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2000 Infiniti I30Recalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 53 owner complaints for the 2000 Infiniti I30. Most complaints involve electrical system (14) and engine and engine cooling (8). The EPA rates it 20 mpg combined.

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Combined MPG
20mpg
EPA · 1 version
NHTSA overall
—
Not rated by NCAP
Safety recalls
0campaigns
NHTSA
Owner complaints
53
Top: electrical system
Fuel cost / yr
$3,200est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

NHTSA campaigns for this model year
0 recalls found in NHTSA data for the 2000 Infiniti I30 as of Oct 30, 2026.
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Oct 30, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

53 complaints filed with NHTSA · Apr 2000 – Feb 2018
  1. Electrical system14
  2. Engine and engine cooling8
  3. Service brakes, hydraulic7
  4. Suspension6
  5. Structure5
  6. Vehicle speed control5
  7. Exterior lighting5
  8. Power train5
  9. Air bags4

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

By model year

Complaints for each I30 model year we’ve synced.

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Model yearNHTSA complaints
199627
199721
199852
199926
200053
200177
20041
Crashes reported
5
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
3
Deaths reported
0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 30, 2026 · Full problem breakdownNHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Electrical system

14 reports
“I'M HAVE TROUBLE WITH MY INFINITI 2000 I30 THE ENGINE LIGHT COME. I HAD A TUNE-UP THE SPARK PLUGS AND THE SIX IGNITION COIL AND THE CRANK SENSOR FIX, AND THE ENGINE LIGHT STILL COME ON. I WANT TO KNOW DID YOUR HAVE A RECALL ON THE 2000 I30. EVERYBODY I TALKED TO HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. AND PLUS I READ ABOUT IT COULD BE A MALFUNCTION WITH THE 2000 I30INFINITI. CARS. *TR”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Apr 15, 2012Electrical system, Exterior lightingODI 10455269

Engine and engine cooling

8 reports1 fire
“I HAVE A WELL MAINTAINED 2000 INFINITI I30 WITH 168,000 MILES . THE CAR HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT. APPROXIMATELY 2009 THE LOWER RADIATOR SUPPORT (FRONT CROSS FRAME TIE BAR) STARTED TO RUST NEAR THE CENTER OF THIS BOXED FRAME MEMBER. PORTIONS OF THE TOP AND FRONT SIDE OF THIS FRAME MEMBER RUSTED THROUGH COMPLETELY SOME TIME IN 2011. THE HOOD LATCH MECHANISM AND HORN ARE FASTENED TO A VERTICAL STEEL SUPPORT THAT IS BOLTED TO THE FRONT OF THIS FRAME MEMBER, JUST LEFT OF THE RUST PERFORATION. I INTEND TO DRIVE THIS CAR FOR MANY MORE YEARS AS WE HAVE IN THE PAST WITH SEVERAL OTHER CARS IF THIS DOES NOT BECOME A SAFETY PROBLEM, . I WILL NEED TO HAVE THE FRONT FRAME TIE BAR REPAIRED IF POSSIBLE TO AVOID FUTURE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS (IE. HOOD POPPING OPEN WHILE DRIVING AND/OR UNSTABLE FRONT END CONTROL). THIS RUST PERFORATION MORE THAN LIKELY LESSENS THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE CAR IN A FRONT END COLLISION. THIS APPEARS TO BE A WIDELY KNOWN SAFETY PROBLEM ON VARIOUS NISSAN AUTOS. EVEN IF NISSAN IS NOT REQUIRED TO RECALL THESE AUTOS FOR INSPECTION AND REPAIR, THEY SHOULD AT LEAST NOTIFY OWNERS OF THE POTENTIAL SAFETY ISSUES AND POSSIBLE MECHANICAL FIXES THAT…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Apr 5, 2013Engine and engine cooling, StructureODI 10507246

Service brakes, hydraulic

7 reports
“TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 INFINITI I30. THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE DEALERSHIP INFORMED THE CONTACT A SENSOR OR A COIL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALERSHIP MADE THE REPAIRS. THERE WAS ANOTHER OCCURRENCE APPROXIMATELY 3 YEARS LATER. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE COIL PACK. THREE MONTHS LATER THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ROUGH IDLE. THE DEALERSHIP INFORMED THE CONTACT THIS WAS A NORMAL OCCURRENCE, AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO IMPROVE IDLING. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 43,000. *AK THE CONSUMER STATES "SES" TSB OR RECALL INFORMATION WAS HIDDEN FROM CONSUMER AND DENIED OF SUCH. THE CONSUMER PROVIDED VARIOUS INVOICES OF DIAGNOSTICS AND REPAIRS. THE FRONT BRAKES WERE WORN, THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT, THE WINSHIELD WIPER INSERTS WERE REPLACED, THE DRIVE BELTS WERE WORN AND CRACKED , THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER FELT STIFF, THE 02 OXYGEN SENSOR WAS REPLACED THE IGNITION COIL WAS REPLACED UPDATE 4/25/07*TR”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Mar 20, 2007Suspension, Service brakes, hydraulic, Engine and engine cooling, Electrical system, VisibilityODI 10185644
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Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Oct 30, 2026
04 —Key specs

Engines, transmissions & drive

1 version rated by the EPA
EPA class
Midsize Cars
Engines
3.0L 6-cyl
Transmissions
Automatic 4-spd
Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Regular Gasoline

Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.

Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 30, 2026EPA listing
05 —Fuel economy

EPA fuel economy by version

City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
VersionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
I30
Auto 4-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L · Front-Wheel Drive
172520$3,200444
  • I30
    Auto 4-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L
    17 city · 25 hwy · $3,200/yr
    20
    mpg comb.
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Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 30, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
06 —Safety

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

1 tested variant
NHTSA has not published 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2000 Infiniti I30 as of Oct 30, 2026.
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Oct 30, 2026Vehicle 4164
07 —Maintenance

Maintenance basics

General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
ItemMilesTimeNote
Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi6–12 monthsFollow the oil-life monitor if fitted
Tire rotation5,000–7,500 miEvery oil changeCheck pressure monthly
Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi1–2 yearsSooner in dusty areas
Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi1–2 years
Brake fluid—2–3 yearsAbsorbs moisture over time
Coolant60,000–100,000 mi5–10 yearsLong-life coolants last longer
Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi—Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end
12V battery—3–5 yearsHeat shortens battery life
  • Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
    6–12 months
  • Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
    Every oil change
  • Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Brake fluid—
    2–3 years
  • Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
    5–10 years
  • Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
    —
  • 12V battery—
    3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
09 —FAQ

2000 I30 questions

How many recalls does the 2000 Infiniti I30 have?

0 recalls found in NHTSA data as of Oct 30, 2026.

What are the most common 2000 Infiniti I30 problems?

Owners filed 53 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are electrical system (14), engine and engine cooling (8), service brakes, hydraulic (7). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

What MPG does the 2000 Infiniti I30 get?

The EPA rates the 2000 Infiniti I30 at 20 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (1 version rated).

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Oct 30, 2026