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2001 Infiniti I30

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2001 I30.

Body PASSENGER CAREngine ElectricTransmission Automatic 4-spd

The 2001 Infiniti I30 Electric is a passenger car powered by an electric motor paired with a four-speed automatic transmission, a drivetrain combination that stands out in the model’s history. Within the I30’s complaint record spanning 1996 to 2004, this 2001 model year recorded the highest number of owner grievances at 79, with suspension issues leading the list of concerns and three recalls issued. As the most complaint-prone year in that span, the 2001 I30 Electric represents a reliability low point for the generation, signaling that researchers should pay close attention to its suspension and recall history when evaluating long-term dependability.

Model year2001199819971996

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque72-87 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA efficiency17/24/20 MPGeEPA · verified
EPA electric range0 miEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 24F · 585 CCA battery, OE oil filter 152089E01A. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 24F · 585 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnSTOPOEM · verified
Tire sizeP225-50VR17OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7-JJ inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter152089E01A
Engine air filter16546V0100
Fuel filter164002Y922
Front wiper blades288902Y907 alt 288902Y910
Serpentine belt1195031U00 alt 119202Y501
Thermostat212306N20A alt 1305031U00
Cabin air filterH72774Y10JNW

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length193.7 in
Overall width70.1 in
Overall height56.7 in
Wheelbase108.3 in
Curb weight3342 lb
Track (front / rear)60.2 / 59.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)61/39

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined17 / 24 / 20 MPGe
Electric range0 mi
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume102 cu ft
Cargo volume15 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 72-87 ft-lbs.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidNissan Matic-D
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity9.9
Brake FluidDOT 3
Power Steering FluidATF

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts72-87 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub188-245 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub163 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.32-1.55 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity6.80 oz
Standard BCI Group Number24F
Standard BCI Cranking Performance585 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test23 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief11-14 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature180 °F

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket105-126 ft-lbs / 16-23 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle72-87 ft-lbs / 28-38 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.059 in
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.0004 in / 0.0008 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.0028 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.02 in / 0.35 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.02 in / 0.35 in
Rotor Minimum Machining0.945 in / 0.31 in

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 30,000 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miBattery (inspect electrolyte level) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Axle Shaft Oil Seal (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Cruise Control System (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Steering Linkage (inspect)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2001 model year sits at the apex of the generation's complaint curve, logging 79 complaints—a sharp escalation from 53 in 2000 and vastly more than the 2 filed in 2002—while also marking the first federal investigation (1) and tying the series' highest recall count at 3. TSBs remained heavy at 112, down only slightly from the 2000 peak of 120, indicating sustained factory service activity even as formal government scrutiny intensified for the first time. The federal record shows an arc of moderate early-years activity through 1999, a steep climb across 2000–2001, and then a dramatic collapse in complaints from 2002 onward even as recalls and investigations continued. The 2001 model also generated 7 crash-related and 3 fire-related complaints alongside leading grievance areas of suspension, structure, vehicle speed control, and air bags, though the federal data does not specify underlying root causes. Because 2001 combines the generation's peak complaint volume with its inaugural federal investigation and a recall count equaled only by 2002, it is statistically the most troubled year in this record and not a good year to buy.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
112
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
79
Owner complaints
7 involved a crash · 3 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 79 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Suspension12
Structure7
Vehicle Speed Control7
Air Bags6
Power Train5
Service Brakes, Hydraulic5
Electrical System4
Steering,Suspension,Wheels3

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

20V008000Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator ModuleReported 09/01/2020

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2001-2003 Maxima, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2007-2011 Versa Sedan and Versa Hatchback, 2001-2004 Infiniti I30 and I35, 2002-2003 Inifiniti QX4… Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators with alternate desiccated inflators, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2020…

15V287000Air BagsReported 15/05/2015

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2001-2003 Nissan Maxima, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2003 Infiniti QX4 and I35, 2003 FX35 and FX45, and 2001 I30 vehicles. Upon… Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on June 15, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 112 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
ITB13-052E2024-05-20Electrical SystemINTELLIGENT KEY NOT DETECTED / ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See…
ITB17-009H2024-04-29Visibility/WiperWINDOW GLASS WARRANTY INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY…
ITB13-007I2024-04-29Visibility/WiperREMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See…
ITB09-039K2024-04-29Visibility/WiperWINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last…
ITB13-007H2023-02-27StructureREMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See…

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Frequently asked

Does the 2001 I30 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What is the EPA range and efficiency of the I30?

EPA figures are 17 city / 24 highway / 20 combined MPGe. EPA electric range is 0 miles.