1997 Infiniti I30: common problems and reliability
21 owner complaints on record.
Most complaints are about electrical system. 1 recall.
Should I buy a 1997 I30?The 1997 Infiniti I30 has 21 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and service brakes.
Safety record for the 1997 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 1997 Infiniti I30 vehicles (US, public record).
Is 1997 a good year for the I30?
Across the 7 I30 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 2 (2002) to 79 (2001). With 21 complaints, the 1997 I30 sits below the model's median of 31.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 1997 I30
electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Campaign 02V171000ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, ONE OF THE DIODES USED IN THE ALTERNATOR MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED WHEN BUILT. THIS CAN EVENTUALLY RESULT IN FAILURE OF THE DIODE AND AN ELECTRICAL SHORT WHICH COULD MELT THE PLASTIC HOUSING.
What owners say across generations
Overwhelmingly positive sentiment regarding long-term reliability and durability, particularly for the VQ30DE engine and automatic transmission.
Owner insights cover all generations of the I30. See the full I30 owner picture and every model year.
Other I30 model years
Compare every I30 year side by side to see how 1997 ranks against the rest.
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