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1998 Infiniti I30 Base

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1998 Infiniti I30 – front Unverified
Photo: 2001 Infiniti I30t in Sandrock Beige, Front Right, 11-20-2020 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the I30 (1996–2001); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 2001 Infiniti I30t in Sandrock Beige, Front Right, 11-20-2020 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: 1997 I30 Front View by CoreyDL2008 at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: Infiniti I30 1997 1 by Crazytales, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: Infiniti I30 Rear by Take Me Higher at English Wikipedia, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: 2001 Infiniti I30 Interior by DruFarron, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 1998 Infiniti I30 Base is a 190-hp 3.0-liter V6 with a 4-speed automatic overdrive and front-wheel drive. It starts at $29,395 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 28 mpg highway (21 mpg combined).

The I30 measures 189.6 inches long on a 106.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,150 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$29,395 ($58,610 *)
Engine
Engine TypeVQ30DE 3.0L V6
Displacement3 L
Horsepower190 hp @ 5,600 rpm
Torque205 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
ValvetrainDOHC 24-valve
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
Transmission4-speed automatic overdrive
Fuel Economy
City21 MPG
Highway28 MPG
Combined21 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded
Tank Capacity18.5 gal
Suspension
Front SuspensionMacPherson strut, subframe-located mountings
Rear SuspensionMulti-Link Beam
Brakes
Front Brake Disc4-wheel disc, ABS standard
Rear Brake Disc4-wheel disc, ABS standard
Dimensions & Weight
Length189.6 in
Width69.7 in
Height55.7 in
Wheelbase106.3 in
Cargo Volume14.1 ft³
Curb Weight3,150 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front40.1 in
Headroom Rear37.4 in
Legroom Front43.9 in
Legroom Rear34.3 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Similar cars

Rivals to the 1998 Infiniti I30 Base 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
Tested variant: 1998 Infiniti I30 4-DR.

Recalls

2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1998 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.

NHTSA campaign 02V171000

May 20, 1999 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 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.

NHTSA campaign 99V129000

52 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1998 Infiniti I30

Owner Complaints

52 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1998 Infiniti I30 (5 mention a crash, 5 a fire, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Air Bags22
Electrical System10
Service Brakes6
Hydraulic5
Structure4
Power Train3
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Oct 30, 2017 · Air Bags Crash
“AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHING, DEALERSHIP INDICATED "A VERY COMMON PROBLEM" FOR THIS YEAR AND MAKE INFINIITI . WELL A COMMON PROBLEM TO ME SEEMS LIKE IT SHOULD BE A RECALL. I WAS TOLD BY DEALERSHIP THAT IT…”
Jun 19, 2017 · Electrical System, Air Bags
“WHILE DRIVING HOME COULD HEAR A CLICKING NOISE IN THE WIRING CAR STARTED TO LOSE POWER AND EVENTUALLY DIED IN THE ROAD, JUMP STARTED IT TO GET TO A SHOP WAS TOLD IT WAS THE ALTERNATOR, BOUGHT NEW…”
Feb 23, 2016 · Power Train, Unknown Or Other, Service Brakes Crash 1 injury
“TAKATA RECALL THE CAR HAS MANUFACTURE THINGS THAT NEED TO BE FIX FOR NO XCOST”
Feb 19, 2016 · Structure, Unknown Or Other, Engine
“TAKATA RECALL THE CAR TURNS OFF BY IT SELF”
May 19, 2015 · Air Bags
“I PURCHASED THIS CAR, AS THE SECOND OWNER, IN 2001, AND EVERYTHING APPEARED FINE. WITHIN 6 MONTHS, MY AIR BAG LIGHT HAD COME ON. THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT/INCIDENT INVOLVED - I TURNED THE IGNITION KEY AND…”

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 1998 INFINITI I30. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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