1983 Datsun 280zProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1983 Datsun 280z, most often about the tires. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 9, 2001. Updated daily.
Where the 1983 Datsun 280z has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Tires | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1983 Datsun 280z recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1983 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
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- Caution
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- Not rated
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1983 Datsun 280z, and the recalls they led to.
- SUDDEN ACCELERATIONLed to recall 87V-098
What 280z owners report
Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
SS10, P205/60R15, DOT UNKNOWN, REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT ON A 1983, DATSUN 280 ZX, WITH 17000 MILES. DRIVER'S FRONT TIRE HAD A BLOWOUT, VEHICLE ROLLED TWICE, TIRE SHREDDED. *AK DRIVER WAS INJURED IN ACCIDENT,FIRESTONE FIREHAWK, DOT VDUNJBB. *SLC
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