The most-reported J30 run is JNKAY21D5PM (1993 builds) with 3 complaints, 2× the typical run. Air bags problems make up 27% of reports; 1994 is the worst model year at 1.8 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for J30 model years 1993–1995.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Infiniti J30 has 32 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 27% of every J30 complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JNKAY21D5PM•••••• | 1993 | — | — | |
| JNKAY21D7PM•••••• | 1993 | — | — | |
| JNKAY21D6RM•••••• | 1994 | 1 | — | |
| JNKAY21D6PM•••••• | 1993 | — | — | |
| JNKAY21D0SM•••••• | 1995 | 1 | — | |
| JNKAY21D3VM•••••• | 1997 | 1 | — | |
| JNKAY21D4RM•••••• | 1994 | — | — | |
| JNKAY21D8RM•••••• | 1994 | — | — | |
| JNKAY21D3SM•••••• | 1995 | — | — | |
| JNKAYYY21D4•••••• | 1994 | 1 | — | |
| JNKAY21D9RM•••••• | 1994 | — | 1 | |
| JNKAY2107RM•••••• | 1994 | — | — |
Each of the other 20 J30 runs has 2 complaints or fewer.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Infiniti J30 the gap between build years is 1.5×: a 1994 car draws 1.8 complaints per run, a 1995 one 1.2.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 5 | 4 | 2 | |
| 1995 | 14 | 12 | 3 | |
| 1994 | 16 | 9 | 3 | |
| 1993 | 12 | 7 | 1 |
Heaviest year here is 1994 at 1.8 complaints per run; lightest is 1995 at 1.2.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 27% of everything Infiniti J30 owners report: Air Bags, 10 of 49 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 6 | — | |
| Electrical System | 1 | 2 | |
| Latches/locks/linkages | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | — | |
| Seats | — | — | |
| Power Train | — | — | |
| Visibility | — | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 1 recall campaign on the Infiniti J30; the 1 below cover build years 1993 to 1995. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 96V083000 | Seat Belts:front:anchorage | 1993–1995 |
96V083000 was opened in 1996 on cars built from 1993: 3 years on the road before the recall.
How serious were they
Of the 49 reports on the Infiniti J30, 18.4% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.
| Outcome | Infiniti J30 | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 49 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 9 (18.4%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 2 (4.1%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 11 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 217% above the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Infiniti J30 share of that is 49 complaints over 32 runs, 0% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Infiniti J30 VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 49 NHTSA complaints from 32 J30 runs and 1 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which J30 production run has the most complaints?
JNKAY21D5PM, a 1993 build, with 3 complaints. The typical J30 run has 1.5.
Which J30 years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 1994 is heaviest at 1.8 complaints per run and 1995 lightest at 1.2.
How many J30 complaints involve a crash?
18.4% of 49 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 2 involved a fire.
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