1996 Infiniti I30

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The Verdict

Worst problem area

Suspension, Wheels & Tires

Suspension, Wheels & Tires leads by volume: 5 of 24 complaints (21%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more reported injuries (3) than those mentioning any other identified area.

Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology

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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History

Fuel cost, fuel economy, and complaint history by model-yearScroll sideways to see all 3 years. Fuel figures show the range across trims for years with more than one EPA-rated configuration.
Category199619971998vs. 1996 Midsize Cars
Annual fuel cost ($)3,7003,7002,950
Combined MPG212121
City / Highway MPG18–19 / 24–2618–19 / 24–2618–19 / 24–25
CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi)423423423
Complaints filed242049Not compared
Recalls issued012Not compared
Crash-involved complaints445Not compared
Fire-involved complaints015Not compared
Injuries reported351Not compared
Deaths reported000Not compared
Configurations compared222

Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.

Common questions

How many recalls does the 1996 Infiniti I30 have?

No NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026.

What is the most common complaint about the 1996 Infiniti I30?

Suspension, Wheels & Tires: 5 of 24 NHTSA complaints (21%) mention it.

What gas mileage does the 1996 Infiniti I30 get?

EPA rates it 21 MPG combined across 2 configurations.

How much does it cost to fuel a 1996 Infiniti I30?

EPA estimates $3,700 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.

EPA-Rated Configurations (2)

Every EPA-rated configuration on this page, one row each.A number tagged (low) or (high) is this page’s own cost-table figure of that name, above.
ConfigurationTransmissionCylindersDisplacementDrivetrainFuel TypeVehicle ClassCityHighwayCombinedAnnual Fuel CostCO₂
Configuration 1Automatic 4-spd63.0LFront-Wheel DrivePremiumMidsize Cars18 mpg (low)26 mpg (high)21 mpg$3,700423 g/mi
Configuration 2Manual 5-spd63.0LFront-Wheel DrivePremiumMidsize Cars19 mpg (high)24 mpg (low)21 mpg$3,700423 g/mi

Complaints by Category

Complaints by category, in the same fixed order on every page
CategoryComplaintsCrash-InvolvedFire-InvolvedInjuriesDeaths
Engine30000
Transmission & Drivetrain10000
Fuel System10000
Electrical10000
Brakes10000
Steering00000
Suspension, Wheels & Tires50000
Airbags & Restraints53030
Driver Assistance & Speed Control51000
Body, Seats & Latches10000
Visibility & Lighting30000
Other10000

A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.

Recalls

No recalls have been issued for this model-year.