Body Problems of Infiniti I30

I was driving along the middle lane in heavy traffic. At the intersection with traffic lights, the lane was stuck in front of me and there was no space to go. In order not to block the intersection, I had to slow down and stop at the traffic lights. While I was waiting at the lights, after 10 seconds the other car came closer without slowing down and hit my car from the behind. I was rear-ended on that incident.

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While working under my car, I noticed that the support structure under the radiator is rusting badly and can be moved by hand. This is not safe and appears to be a potentially dangerous situation. I came across similar complaints about the same model of Nissan Infiniti. I feel that since this is definitely a safety issue, the company should warn owners and recall the vehicles for repair at no cost to the owners. This is premature rusting and appears to be vital to the engine stability as well. The vehicle was not in motion but I think that is what I hear rattling when encountering bumps.

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Takata recall the car turns off by it self.

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I took my car to the mechanic for a loud noise coming from the hood. The mechanic later found out that the noise was coming from belts because the support bar that hold the engine was sagging. This is called the cross member. I learned that the cross member had rusted prematurely. I have also learned that this is a common issue with every I30 model. Infiniti needs to have these support bars replaced before it causes an accident. Ps. Cross members are supposed to last the lifetime of a car being that this is what holds the engine in place, not rust prematurely.

Lower radiator center support and tie bar are very badly corroded. As per ramsey infinity dealer in ramsey,NJ. Vehicle is very unsafe to drive. Recommend replacement ASAP. Infinity customer care rep told me that vehicle is out of warranty and they will not pay for replacement. This is a safety issue. Corroded part is part of body structure. Infinity must advice all owner to inspect this part. They should recall vehicles for inspection and corrective action. . Problem was discover during routine oil change service.

The cross member support under the radiator is rusting out on my 2001 I 30. The car is located in the northeast. Infinity is using low grade metal because this should not happen.

The core radiator support is rusting out where a support piece holding up the engine is attached. It has rusted almost through and if it rusts through, I was told there would be a large amount of stress on a secondary support for the engine, eventually leading to the engine falling out of place. I read through several forums and this is a very common problem among this model (and its sister model the Nissan maxima). This seems like it would be a safety hazard to me if people were not made aware of this and the support for their engine came loose.

This is my second Infiniti I30 which is the exact same vehicle as the Nissan maxima. I currently own a 1996 and have owned a 1997 prior and both had rust in the middle of the lower radiator core support. Over the weekend I looked at a 2000 Infiniti I30 for a family member considering purchase and noticed the same problem. After 3 different cars all of different model years I did extensive research and have discovered all over the internet that this is a major problem effecting every Nissan maxima and Infiniti I30 from the years 1995-2000 regardless of climate or region. The problem has been brought forth in more of a "venting" format and many people did not think to contact the manufacturer directly. This lower radiator support has a lower engine mount brace that screws in, and once it rusts completely, will allow the engine of the vehicle to potentially drop out from beneath and cause a major automotive collision or even fatality. I have been quoted $1200 to rectify the problem, however I do not think I am responsible or should have to pay for a manufacturers defect. Something needs to be done before lives are lost!!!!.

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2001 infinti 115000 miles lower center of radiator support where motor mount is located became rotted out with rust. I noticed it a couple of years ago and wire brushed the rust away and painted it with rust stopping paint but it has only continued to rust and rot. When I search the internet I viewed many pictures from others with the same problem.

Radiator core support is rusting at an unusually rapid rate. This is also the front mount for the engine. When this finally breaks it is likely the engine and cooling system will suffer. There is no rust anywhere else on the vehicle. Note: this car is structurally and mechanically identical to the Nissan maxima of the same year, and many of said car are suffering the same issues.

Water seeps inside of vehicle from beneath of vehicle. Also, rear seam in the seat of vehicle is cracked. Dealer jusst keeps on fixing problem, but there is no remedy.

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