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1982 Datsun 280zProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1982 Datsun 280z, most often about the seat belts. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Seat belts

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 30, 1998. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1982 Datsun 280z has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Seat belts10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

1982 Datsun 280z recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

1982 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

'81'82'83
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1982 Datsun 280z, and the recalls they led to.

  1. SUDDEN ACCELERATIONEA85029 · closed Jul 11, 1989
    Led to recall 87V-098
In owners' words

What 280z owners report

Recent seat belts complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR MECHANISM BROKE, CAUSING THE SEAT BELT NOT TO GO INTO THE RETRACTOR MECHANISM AFTER LATCHING BELT INTO BUCKLE. *AK *TT
Complaint 826056 · Jul 30, 1998

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