2002 Infiniti I30 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2 safety recalls on file

The 2002 Infiniti I30 has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Visibility (1 report).

2Recalls
2Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2002 Infiniti I30 recalls

Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments

Recall 20V008Jan 9, 2020307,962 vehicles affected

The front passenger airbag inflator in these vehicles uses a propellant that can degrade over time after long exposure to high humidity, high heat, and repeated temperature swings.

Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm

Recall 02V146May 30, 200290,500 vehicles affected

Most common 2002 Infiniti I30 problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Visibility1
Engine1

What owners report

2019-07-19, Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 INFINITI I30. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE SEIZED AND THE CHECK ENGINE AND ABS WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL, WHICH FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ENGAGED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP AND TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESTART AND WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE CAMSHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 03V450000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 140,000.
2002-12-11, Visibility
IN COLD WEATHER (30F) OR BELOW THE MIDDLE AND LOWER PORTION OF THE WINDSHIELD MAKES A RATTELING NOISE IN EVERY BUMP REGARDLESS OF THE SPEED OF THE VEHICLE OR THE DEGREE OF ROAD BUMP I.E. MINOR AS WELL AS MAJOR ROAD BUMPS. FIRST TIME WHEN I TOOK TO THE DEALER HE WAS UNABLE TO REPRODUCE IT. NOW I HAVE TO TAKE IT FOR THE SECOND TIME AND THE DEALER IS WORKING ON IT FOR THE LAST 3 DAYS WITHOUT ANY CLEAR INDICATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROBLEM OR MENTIONING THE TIME OF VEHICLE RETURN. DT

2002 Infiniti I30 questions

Does the 2002 Infiniti I30 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2002 Infiniti I30: Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments; Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Infiniti I30?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Visibility (1), Engine (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2002 Infiniti I30 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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