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1999 Infiniti I30 Base

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1999 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 1999 Infiniti I30 Base is a 190-hp 3.0-liter V6 with a 4-speed automatic overdrive and front-wheel drive. It starts at $29,425 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 3,194 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$29,425 ($57,402 *)
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 Weight3,194 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

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Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1999 Infiniti I30.

26 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1999 Infiniti I30

Owner Complaints

26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1999 Infiniti I30 (2 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Air Bags13
Electrical System4
Structure3
Fuel System2
Gasoline2
Unknown Or Other2
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jan 9, 2023 · Air Bags
“The ‘Air Bag’ light stays on at all times. Its been like this for over 10 years. I’ve called my local Infiniti dealer, they said they cannot replace the Takata airbag until NHTSA identifies this model…”
Dec 30, 2017 · Air Bags
“TAKATA RECALL I HAVE A INFINITI I30T IT HAS THE AIR BAG LIGHT JUST FLASHING I HAVE BROUGHT IT IN AND THEY SUGGESTED I SHOULD CONTACT YOU I DON'T HAVE A ERROR CODE FOR YOU BUT IF YOU WOULD WANT MORE…”
Feb 23, 2016 · Power Train, Unknown Or Other, Engine Crash Fire 1 injury
“THE CAR TURNS OFF BUT I WANT COMPLETE SERVICE”
Feb 25, 2014 · Fuel System, Gasoline
“2/21/21, TURNING ON THE IGNITION CREATED A SEVERELY ROUGH IDLE, THE AUTO COULD NOT MAINTAIN "RUNNING STATUS", A SEVERE FUEL ODOR ENSUED WITH BLUE-BLACK SMOKE BILLOWING OUT OF THE EXHAUST PIPE. TOWED…”
Oct 7, 2013 · Steering, Suspension, Structure
“I TOOK MY WELL-MAINTAINED, GARAGED 1999 INFINITI I30 TO THE MECHANIC AFTER NOTICING THE HANDLING GETTING SLOPPY AND SEVERE INNER TIRE WEAR. UPON INSPECTION, HE INFORMED ME THAT THE FRONT CORE SUPPORT…”

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 1999 INFINITI I30. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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