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1986 Nissan 300zxProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 59 owner complaints about the 1986 Nissan 300zx, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexUse caution1.6× the 300zx median · #2 of 8 years by complaints
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints5941 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage158kFuel system, gasoline, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 18, 2013. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1986 Nissan 300zx has problems

59 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, gasoline3225
Vehicle speed control86
Engine and engine cooling73
Electrical system43
Seat belts30
Power train21
Steering21
Fuel system, other11
Tires10
1 other systems10

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

1 recall

1986 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

1986 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
2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1986 Nissan 300zx, and the recalls they led to.

  1. FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY LEAKAGEEA94018 · closed Nov 8, 1995
    Led to recall 95I006000
  2. ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRESPE94018 · closed Jun 23, 1994
    No recall
In owners' words

What 300zx owners report

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

I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION ON APRIL 9,2010. NHTSA CAMPAIGN # 95I006000. THIS WAS AND IS THE ONLY RECALL THAT I HAVE RECEIVED SINCE OWNING THE VEHICLE THAT WAS BOUGHT FROM GIES NISSAN OF CORTLANDT MANOR, NY BACK IN 1989. THE VEHICLE WAS ORIGINALLY SOLD FROM NEWBURGH NISSAN OF NEWBURG NY. THE…
Complaint 10378251 · Jan 22, 2011
CALL NISSAN NUMBER LISTED ON THE RECALL AND WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR LEAKING FUEL INJECTOR REPLACEMENT FOR MY VIN. THE RECALL LISTED ON YOUR WEB SITE REFERS TO ALL Z CARS 84-89. IS THE RECALL NOT LONGER VALID. IT APPEARS THEY ARE NO LONGER CONCERNED ABOUT THE FIRE RISK TO MY CAR.…
Complaint 10067560 · Apr 21, 2004 · 153,000 miles
A FUEL SMELL COMING ON IN SIDE OF VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED, TECHNICIAN NOTICED FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. RECALL 95I006000 FOR THIS MAKE/ MODEL WAS ISSUED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Complaint 8016999 · Aug 22, 2002

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