Two problems related to alternator/generator/regulator have been reported for the 2000 Infiniti I30. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Infiniti I30 based on all problems reported for the 2000 I30.
The battery light came on while the consumer was on the way home traveling 45 mph. Before the consumer could get off the highway the vehicle shut down. While waiting for the tow truck consumer was able to restart the vehicle. The consumer was notified by the dealer that the alternator was defective. While driving with headlings and air conditioning on, the battery and brake warning lights came on. After coming to a stop, all of the warning lights onthe instrument panel flashed on then the vehicle completely shut down. Dealer found defective alternator.
Driving home vehicle quit in traffic. After sitting for approximately an hour, vehicle started and we made it home. After having vehicle checked it was determined that the alternator needed to be replaced/rebuilt. Diagnosis done by a local mechanic. It was rebuilt. Vehicle ran well until the 28 April 2005 when the same thing occurred; this time it would not run after a boost. It was towed to the dealer, where a 'remanufactured' alternator was installed, at a cost of $850. 00. The belts and a battery cable was also replaced at this visit. My concern stems from seeing there was a recall of 97/98 infinity I-30's, and so leads me to surmise that a problem may still exist with the alternators on other years of this vehicle. The dealer kept the old part.