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1984 Nissan 300zxProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 42 owner complaints about the 1984 Nissan 300zx, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year1.0× the 300zx median · #3 of 8 years by complaints
Safety recalls4Free fix at dealersOwner complaints4223 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage170kFuel system, gasoline, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 30, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1984 Nissan 300zx has problems

42 complaints 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
Fuel system, gasoline3318
Vehicle speed control50
Engine and engine cooling42
Electrical system32
Power train20
Exterior lighting20
Service brakes, hydraulic20
Wheels10
Steering10
4 other systems40

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

4 recalls

1984 Nissan 300zx recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Nissan.

Best & worst years

1984 vs. every other 300zx 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 300zx median. How we score

'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
4 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1984 Nissan 300zx, and the recalls they led to.

  1. SUDDEN ACCELERATIONEA85029 · closed Jul 11, 1989
    Led to recall 87V-098
  2. SEAT FAILURESEA89031 · closed Oct 31, 1990
    No recall
  3. FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY LEAKAGEEA94018 · closed Nov 8, 1995
    Led to recall 95I006000
  4. SEAT FAILURESPE88092 · closed Jul 28, 1989
    No recall
In owners' words

What 300zx owners report

Recent fuel system, gasoline complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

AFTER FUEL INJECTION CAMPAIGN WAS DONE ON THE CAR, THE OWNER DROVE IT AWAY AND THE CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE FROM THE INJECTION SYSTEM. 95I006000. *AK
Complaint 984117 · May 6, 1996
JUST STOPPED THE CAR TURNED OFF THE MOTOR AND THE CAR WAS ON FIRE. THE DEALER TOLD HER THE FIRE CAME FROM THE FUEL INJECTOR. *AK
Complaint 979691 · Feb 26, 1996
VEHICLE PARKED IN PARKING; RECEIVED CALL THAT VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE; OWNER WAS TOLD FIRE WAS COMING FROM BOTTOM OF ENGINE; CAUSE AT THIS TIME UNKOWMN; TOTALED.
Complaint 964123 · Apr 20, 1995

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