Infiniti J30 1993
Model J30 made in 1993 by Infiniti got 28 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 18 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There was one recall concerning seat belts . The car has one 3.0l engine.
Model 1993
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 3.0L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 18/23/20 | 20/29/24 | Premium | $ 1050 | 3 | 920901 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V083000 | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 07/01/1992 to 11/01/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 79000 | 08/13/1996 | MFR | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 05/09/1996 | 05/09/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | A harness connector protector located near the seat belt pre-tensioner can ignite due to the proximity to the combustion gas generated by the pre-tensioner when the device is triggered. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A fire can occur in the passenger compartment of these vehicles. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the harness connector protectors with ones having sufficient resistance to the combustion gas of the pre-tensioners when activated. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: electrical; wiring. vehicle description: passenger vehicles. note: owner notification is expected to begin in june 1996. note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| ITB-08-024A | 07/21/2008 | 10032305 | Infiniti: srs precautions during service. included in the restraints section of the electronic service manual (esm) for each vehicle is information necessary to service the supplemental restraint system (srs) safely. improper maintenance | 03/03/2010 | |
| ITB97016 | 02/26/1997 | 52158 | Air bag harness replacement. *tw | 07/17/1997 | |
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||||
| 98025 | 07/01/1998 | 601558 | Service procedure for instrument panel inspection after passenger air bag activation. *yc | 08/07/1998 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| ITB-09-020 | 04/06/2009 | 10030145 | Infiniti: electronic control unit damage can result from improper battery connection. the battery is required to stay connected when the engine is running. no model years listed. *pe | 08/07/2009 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | |||||
| ITB-09-020 | 04/06/2009 | 10030145 | Infiniti: electronic control unit damage can result from improper battery connection. the battery is required to stay connected when the engine is running. no model years listed. *pe | 08/07/2009 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| FC0008241 | 03/01/1993 | 39656 | Idle fluctuates with or without atc in the auto mode. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| FC0010159 | 02/01/1995 | 39736 | Squealing noise from front of engine. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | |||||
| ITB-09-062 | 11/17/2009 | 10032524 | Infiniti: vent control valve replacement. no applied vehicles affected: all models; no model years listed. *pe | 04/09/2010 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||||
| FC0008767 | 08/01/1993 | 39643 | Engine hard to start , hot or cold. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| SEATS | |||||
| ITB95008A | 04/01/1995 | ITB95-008 | 4030400 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 |
| ITB95008A | 04/01/1995 | ITB95-008 | 39918 | Front seat rattle noise. *tw | 11/01/1995 |
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||||
| FC0008308 | 03/01/1993 | 39654 | Vibration felt in steering wheel, seat, floor and /or gear shifter. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| ITB95012A | 04/01/1995 | ITB95-012 | 39962 | Loose b pillar lower finisher. *tw | 11/01/1995 |
| TIRES - PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | |||||
| ITB-09-050 | 09/29/2009 | 10031304 | Infiniti: tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) warning light on/blinking. no models or model years listed. *pe | 01/04/2010 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| ITB97011 | 02/19/1997 | 52154 | 1997 qx4 wheel balance machine adapter kits. *tw | 07/17/1997 | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||||
| ITB93062A | 02/01/1995 | ITB93-062 | 39169 | Driveability incidents caused by throttle chamber deposits. *tw | 03/17/1995 |
| ITB93062A | 01/01/1995 | ITB93-062 | 38097 | Driveability incidents caused by throttle chamber deposits. *tw | 02/28/1995 |
| VISIBILITY - SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY | |||||
| ITB00002 | 12/15/1999 | 610380 | Subject regarding sunroof rail assembly repair. *tt | 04/26/2000 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 02/24/2002 | 1 | ||
| False deployment of both airbags causing injuries to consumer and damage to vehicle. | |||
| 04/19/1998 | 1 | 10/31/1997 | |
| False deployment of air bags causing injuries to consumers and damage to vehicle. (attorney for consumer). | |||
| 04/19/1998 | 1 | 10/31/1997 | |
| False deployment of both air bags causing injury to consumers neck and damage to inside of vehicle.(attorney for consumer). 541615 dup of 541875; posted on 09-07-1999. also 542009 dup of 541875; posted on 09-07-1999.*ak | |||
| 04/14/1998 | 2 | 10/31/1997 | |
| Driver and passenger airbag failed. | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 05/12/2003 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states that when turning ignition on both front air bags deployed without warning.*ak | |||
| 07/25/2003 | 1 | 01/01/2000 | |
| While the vehicle was a in park and without prior warning both air bags deployed. *ak consumer's son was sitting in the vehicle approx. 5 min. with the engine running. both driver and passenger air bags deployed. the windshield broke when the dash door hitting it when the passenger air bag deployed. his son suffered cuts, burns and contusions to his left side. his left eye was damaged and blackened. vision has been permanently damaged. *ph | |||
| 08/12/1995 | 2 | ||
| No deployment of air bags in collision, causing injury. air bags designed to not work if vehicles bumper is below other vehicle. *dsh | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 05/12/2003 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states that when turning ignition on both front air bags deployed without warning.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 01/01/2005 | 1 | ||
| While car was parked and turned off, an electrical fire started in the steering column/ wiring area. the column is burned and melted onto the seat and floor, the interior is fire damaged. fire and police saw no cause and assume a short or defect was cause.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 07/28/2000 | 0 | ||
| Consumer was driving in traffic and heard a grinding noise. then car just stopped in the middle of the highway.*ak | |||
| 12/15/1999 | 06/14/1994 | ||
| Vehicle would lurch forward felt like the gears were slipping. also, while driving heard a loud popping sound. this was after having vehicle serviced and changing belts. took the vehicle back to the dealer who said that the engine main bearing was causing the noise. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS | |||
| 05/07/1999 | |||
| Fuel injector was in open position, causing fuel to leak ointo the engine, resulting in smoke heavy smoking/jerking and stalling. *ak | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - TRUNK LID - LOCK | |||
| 03/13/1998 | |||
| Consumer was standing by the trunk in windy conditions when the trunk flew open, flapping from side to side, and suddenly popped off, striking consumer in the forehead and causing her to sustain an injury which required ten stitches. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| Speedodometer does not read correct speed when driving. dealer has been contacted.*ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 01/01/2001 | |||
| Transmission failed at speed of 60-65 mph. after being serviced, kicked into 3rd gear, then would not shift into 2nd, 1st gear or reverse.*ak | |||
| 01/01/1995 | 09/01/1994 | ||
| My transmission began jumping into second gear several years ago. i have had the dealer check it 3 times, and they have been unable to determine a problem. in their defense, the folks at the dealereship are pleasant and helpful, but the problem persists. the jump is somewhat inconsistent (let's say 50 percent of the time), but very intrusive ~ much like someone letting out a manual clutch too quickly. i drive this car very little as a result of this problem. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 05/11/2001 | |||
| Driver's side restraint does not retract outward, leaving driver unrestrained. dealer is inspecting and will repair vehicle.*ak | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 08/01/1997 | 1 | 09/01/1996 | |
| The driver's side seat track has been replaced by the dealer once, but the problem has not been resolved. the movement in the driver's seat assembly continues to get worse (fore and aft movement in the seat when the car accelerates and brakes). the infiniti dealer and their customer service department has not resolved this issue. the infiniti case file number is 2715532. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| When parking vehicle with foot on brake pedal, vehicle intermittently continues to accelerate, cause unknown. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST | |||
| 08/24/2001 | 1 | 09/02/1992 | |
| When applying the brake a snapping sound was heard and the vehicle experienced sudden loss of braking with the pedal extended to the floor, the dealer found that the brake booster mounting bolts sheard off causing the sudden loss. nlm | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM | |||
| 1 | 07/01/1997 | ||
| While the consumer was applying the brake and putting the vehicle into reverse she heard a loud crunching noise and noticed that the brake pedal went to the floor, an inspection revealed that one of the bolts (part of the booster housing) sheared off and the other bolt was bent, the dealer had to replace the master cylinder and booster. nlm | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TRUNK LID | |||
| The trunk comes open while driving and the trunk lid will not close. dealer has seen vehicle. *ak | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 05/31/1995 | 1 | ||
| Belts broke twice on dunlop tires. *dsh | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 12/15/1999 | 06/14/1994 | ||
| Vehicle would lurch forward felt like the gears were slipping. also, while driving heard a loud popping sound. this was after having vehicle serviced and changing belts. took the vehicle back to the dealer who said that the engine main bearing was causing the noise. | |||
| This is second occurance, vehicle accelerated out of control erratic speed. owner felt accelerator pedal go to floor. please describe details. tt | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| Noticed spontaneous crack in windshield, which seemed to originate from frame, for no aparent reason. tt | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | LONGWOOD | 32779 | RUDY CALLAHAN | 407-772-1128 |
| MI | GRAND RAPIDS | 49503 | PFEIFFER | 616-940-8989 |