1997 Infiniti I30 Touring MT
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- Photo: 2001 Infiniti I30t in Sandrock Beige, Front Right, 11-20-2020 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1997 I30 Front View by CoreyDL2008 at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Infiniti I30 1997 1 by Crazytales, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Infiniti I30 Rear by Take Me Higher at English Wikipedia, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2001 Infiniti I30 Interior by DruFarron, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1997 Infiniti I30 Touring MT is a 190-hp 3.0-liter V6 with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $31,995 MSRP and is rated at 21 mpg combined.
It makes 190 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 205 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 21 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (21 mpg combined).
The I30 measures 189.6 inches long on a 106.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,147 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $31,995 ($64,787 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | VQ30DE 3.0L V6 |
| Displacement | 3 L |
| Horsepower | 190 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
| Torque | 205 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 24-valve |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 21 MPG |
| Highway | 26 MPG |
| Combined | 21 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 18.5 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut, subframe-located mountings |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link Beam |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 4-wheel disc, ABS standard |
| Rear Brake Disc | 4-wheel disc, ABS standard |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 189.6 in |
| Width | 69.7 in |
| Height | 55.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | 6.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.1 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,147 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 40.1 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.4 in |
| Legroom Front | 43.9 in |
| Legroom Rear | 34.3 in |
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Rivals to the 1997 Infiniti I30 Touring MT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1997 Infiniti I30. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jun 24, 2002 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
ON 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.
Consequence: IF THE COMBUSTIBLE GAS EMITTED BY THE MELTING PLASTIC DOES NOT DISPERSE DUE TO AIR FLOW THROUGH THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, IT COULD IGNITE AND IN TURN IGNITE THE FAN GUIDE IN THE ALTERNATOR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 29, 2002. 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 OR INFINITI AT 1-800-662-6200.
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21 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1997 Infiniti I30
Owner Complaints
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1997 Infiniti I30 (4 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 3 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 6 |
| Hydraulic | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 5 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1997 INFINITI I30. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.