1981 Datsun 280zProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1981 Datsun 280z, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 24, 1998. Updated daily.
Where the 1981 Datsun 280z has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1981 Datsun 280z recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1981 vs. every other 280z year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 280z median. How we score
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
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- Not rated
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1981 Datsun 280z, and the recalls they led to.
- SUDDEN ACCELERATIONLed to recall 87V-098
What 280z owners report
Recent fuel system, gasoline complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
FUEL INJECTORS FAIL LEAKING FUEL ONTO HOT INTAKE MAINFOLD, CAUSING THE FUEL RESIDUE TO BOIL AND FILL THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WITH FUMES. THIS IS A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD. VEHICLE SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN RECALL FOR 1984 TO 1989 DATSUN MODELS.
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