1993 Infiniti J30 recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-19. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
1 safety recall, most serious first
1. Seat belts
What's wrong, in plain English: Seat belts may not hold you in a crash. A HARNESS CONNECTOR PROTECTOR LOCATED NEAR THE SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER CAN IGNITE DUE TO THE PROXIMITY TO THE COMBUSTION GAS GENERATED BY THE PRE-TENSIONER WHEN THE DEVICE IS TRIGGERED.
What could happen: A FIRE CAN OCCUR IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT OF THESE VEHICLES.
The fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HARNESS CONNECTOR PROTECTORS WITH ONES HAVING SUFFICIENT RESISTANCE TO THE COMBUSTION GAS OF THE PRE-TENSIONERS WHEN ACTIVATED.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1993 J30.
- Book a repair at any authorized Infiniti dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 96V083000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Summary: A HARNESS CONNECTOR PROTECTOR LOCATED NEAR THE SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER CAN IGNITE DUE TO THE PROXIMITY TO THE COMBUSTION GAS GENERATED BY THE PRE-TENSIONER WHEN THE DEVICE IS TRIGGERED.
Consequence: A FIRE CAN OCCUR IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT OF THESE VEHICLES.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HARNESS CONNECTOR PROTECTORS WITH ONES HAVING SUFFICIENT RESISTANCE TO THE COMBUSTION GAS OF THE PRE-TENSIONERS WHEN ACTIVATED.
Notes: SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; WIRING. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. NOTE: OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN IN JUNE 1996. NOTE: 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. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- 1993 Infiniti J30 owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Airbags (7), Brakes (4), Hydraulic (4), Transmission / drivetrain (4), Electrical system (2).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (8)
01/04/2005 · Electrical system · fire
WHILE CAR WAS PARKED AND TURNED OFF, AN ELECTRICAL FIRE STARTED IN THE STEERING COLUMN/ WIRING AREA. THE COLUMN IS BURNED AND MELTED ONTO THE SEAT AND FLOOR, THE INTERIOR IS FIRE DAMAGED. FIRE AND POLICE SAW NO CAUSE AND ASSUME A SHORT OR DEFECT WAS CAUSE.*AK
09/02/2003 · Airbags
WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS A IN PARK AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING BOTH AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *AK CONSUMER'S SON WAS SITTING IN THE VEHICLE APPROX. 5 MIN. WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING. BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE WINDSHIELD BROKE WHEN THE DASH DOOR HITTING IT WHEN THE PASSENGER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. HIS SON SUFFERED CUTS, BURNS AND CONTUSIONS TO HIS LEF…
07/30/2003 · Electrical system
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN TURNING IGNITION ON BOTH FRONT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING.*AK
02/05/2003 · Airbags
FALSE DEPLOYMENT OF BOTH AIRBAGS CAUSING INJURIES TO CONSUMER AND DAMAGE TO VEHICLE.
08/28/2001 · Brakes
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKE A SNAPPING SOUND WAS HEARD AND THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN LOSS OF BRAKING WITH THE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOOR, THE DEALER FOUND THAT THE BRAKE BOOSTER MOUNTING BOLTS SHEARD OFF CAUSING THE SUDDEN LOSS. NLM
08/28/2001 · Brakes
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKE A SNAPPING SOUND WAS HEARD AND THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN LOSS OF BRAKING WITH THE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOOR, THE DEALER FOUND THAT THE BRAKE BOOSTER MOUNTING BOLTS SHEARD OFF CAUSING THE SUDDEN LOSS. NLM
05/11/2001 · Seat belts
DRIVER'S SIDE RESTRAINT DOES NOT RETRACT OUTWARD, LEAVING DRIVER UNRESTRAINED. DEALER IS INSPECTING AND WILL REPAIR VEHICLE.*AK
03/12/2001 · Brakes
WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS APPLYING THE BRAKE AND PUTTING THE VEHICLE INTO REVERSE SHE HEARD A LOUD CRUNCHING NOISE AND NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, AN INSPECTION REVEALED THAT ONE OF THE BOLTS (PART OF THE BOOSTER HOUSING) SHEARED OFF AND THE OTHER BOLT WAS BENT, THE DEALER HAD TO REPLACE THE MASTER CYLINDER AND BOOSTER. NLM