1986 NISSAN 300ZX

2 recalls, 66 complaints - 5 TSBs

95I006000 Nov 1, 1995
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Defect Description
THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATION 573. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. THE CAMPAIGN WILL REPLACE THE FUEL INJECTORS AND RELATED HOSES OF AFFECTED VEHICLES WHICH COULD LEAK.
Consequence
FUEL LEAKS IN THE ENGINE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
NISSAN DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL INJECTORS AND RELATED HOSES ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.
686,649 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
87V098000 Jul 6, 1987
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
Defect Description
UNINTENDED ACCELERATION MAY OCCUR, FOR EXAMPLE, WHEN SHIFTING FROM THE PARK POSITION.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
INSTALL A SHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEM WHICH PREVENTS THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER FROM BEING MOVED FROM THE PARK POSITION UNLESS THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.
183,519 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Complaint Statistics

66 total complaints 5 crashes 35 fires 5 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM17
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS8
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL6
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL4
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY3
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE3
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Apr 18, 2013
Incident date: Apr 18, 2013
NISSAN IS DECLINING TO HONOR A RECALL FOR FUEL INJECTORS THAT WAS ISSUED ON ALL 1986 NISSANS. *TR
TIRES Mar 28, 2013
Incident date: Feb 28, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1986 NISSAN 300ZX (NA) EQUIPPED WITH LANDSAIL TIRES (NA), SIZE 205/65/R15. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER AND DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, HE WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE AND IT SPUN OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. AFTER DIAGNOSIS, THEY ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM Jan 22, 2011
Incident date: May 10, 2010
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 VE... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Jan 22, 2011
Incident date: May 10, 2010
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 VE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE May 1, 2009
Incident date: Jul 1, 2005
CAR RUNS HOT EVEN THOUGH I HAVE REPLACED FAN CLUTCH, WATER PUMP,THERMOSTAT, CHANGED HOSES, GASKETS. STILL CAR GET HOT AFTER RUNNING ONLY FOR 20 MIN. RADIATOR EMPTIES BUT OVERFLOW IS FULL. NO LEAKS FROM UNDER CAR. IT NEEDS TO BE FIXED BY NISSAN. ALSO SLIPS OUT OF 2ND GEAR WITHOUT WARNING. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM Oct 31, 2007
Incident date: Oct 3, 2007
TALKED TO NISSAN USA ABOUT 1986 NISSAN 300ZX, FUEL INJECTOR AND RELATED HOSES LEAKING. THEY TOLD ME TO TAKE THE CAR TO THE NEAREST NISSAN DEALERSHIP AND THEY WOULD REPLACE THE FUEL INFECTOR AND HOSES AS PART OF THE RECALL ID #95I006000 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. I TOOK THE CAR... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH Sep 23, 2004
Incident date: Sep 23, 2004
WHILE DRIVING, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT FLASHED ON THE DASHBOARD AND ALL THE ELECTRICAL LIGHTS FAILED TO COME ON. THE DRIVER SMELL SMOKE COMING FROM THE DASHBOARD. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER . THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. NO INJURIES. ... Read more
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS Apr 21, 2004
Incident date: Apr 21, 2004
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... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY Nov 5, 2002
Incident date: Oct 15, 2002
THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT BURST INTO FLAMES AFTER I PULLED INTO A STORE RECALL CAMPAIGN #95I006000 WAS COMPLIED WITH THOUGH I HAVE NOT TOUCHED ANYTHING.(ANY REPAIRS MADE) I CAN CLEARLY SEE FUEL SHOOT OUT OF THE HOSE BETWEEN THE INJECTOR SUPPLY TUBES. THIS FIRE DID NOT THIS SPLIT AS CAN BE SEEN BY THE B... Read more
Fire 1 injured
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM Aug 22, 2002
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
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Jul 19, 2002
Incident date: Jul 30, 2001
CYLINDER HEAD BOLT BROKE. HEAD OF BOLT GOT CAUGHT BETWEEN CAMSHAFT AND CYLINDER HEAD WHICH CAUSED THE CAMSHAFT TO STOP ROTATING. THIS CAUSED THE CAMSHAFT SPROCKET TO SHEAR THE END OF THE CAMSHAFT OFF. MAJOR ENGINE DAMAGE RESULTED.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL May 14, 2002
Incident date: Oct 30, 1992
ATTORNEY IS WRITING ON BEHALF OF MR. ARMSTRONG WHO WAS PERMANENTLY INJURED IN AN ACCIDENT AS A RESULT OF A STUCK THROTTLE DEFECT, THERE IS A ARMSTRONG V. NISSAN CASE PENDING BEFORE THE TEXAS SUPREME COURT. *TT
1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Apr 26, 2002
Incident date: Oct 30, 1992
ATTORNEY IS WRITING ON BEHALF OF MR. ARMSTRONG WHO WAS PERMANENTLY INJURED IN AN ACCIDENT AS A RESULT OF A STUCK THROTTLE DEFECT, THERE IS A ARMSTRONG V. NISSAN CASE PENDING BEFORE THE TEXAS SUPREME COURT. *TT
1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES Aug 28, 2001
Incident date: Oct 10, 1992
WHILE DRIVING, THROTTLE STUCK, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT AND CONSUMER TO BE INJURED, A SHOP MANAGER STATED THE CAUSE WAS DUE TO THE THROTTLE BODY BOOT BREAKING AWAY AND BECOMING LODGED IN THE ACCELERATION SYSTEM, NISSAN REDESIGNED THE THROTTLE CABLE IN 1995, ATTORNEY DONALD G. WILHELM FOR CLIENT AND WANTS... Read more
1 injured
STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK May 18, 2000
Incident date: Mar 1, 2000
THER'S A LITTLE PLAY IN STEERING, CONSUMER SAYS ITS THE STEERING RACK. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Feb 25, 2000
Incident date: Oct 30, 1992
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED STUCK THROTTLE, RESULTING IN PERMANENT INJURY TO CONSUMER. *MJS
Crash 1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Oct 8, 1999
Incident date: Oct 8, 1999
WHILE DRIVING TEMPERATURE GAUGE GOES TO THE RED SIDE WHICH MEANS THAT CAR IS TOO HOT. TOOK CAR TO DEALER, AND DLR FIXED PROBLEM . CURRENTLY, CAR IS OVERHEATING AGAIN. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM Oct 8, 1999
Incident date: Oct 8, 1999
WHILE DRIVING TEMPERATURE GAUGE GOES TO THE RED SIDE WHICH MEANS THAT CAR IS TOO HOT. TOOK CAR TO DEALER, AND DLR FIXED PROBLEM . CURRENTLY, CAR IS OVERHEATING AGAIN. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM Apr 6, 1999
DAMAGED BY FIRE DUE TO FUEL INJECTOR LEAKAGE.
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM Sep 4, 1998
Incident date: Aug 8, 1998
WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY, THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM LEAKED, RESULTING IN VEHICLE CATCHING ON FIRE. THE DEALER FIXED THE VEHICLE ONCE, BUT STILL HAD PROBLEMS. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED, AND STATED THAT THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM FAILED. *AK
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM Jul 25, 1998
Incident date: Jul 23, 1998
FUEL INJECTOR WAS SERVICED PER RECALL. SINCE SERVICE VEHICLE STALLS AND WILL NOT CRANK. STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF INTERSECTION CAUSING ACCIDENT.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS May 13, 1998
Incident date: Dec 22, 1996
VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO FUEL INJECTION HOSES LEAKING.
Fire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES Mar 30, 1998
Incident date: Feb 2, 1997
WHEN SETTING THE CRUISE CONTROL AND DRIVING ABOUT 2 OR 3 MILES AFTER SETTING, THE CRUISE CONTROL WILL AUTOMATICALLY ACCELERATE. THE DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM Mar 23, 1998
Incident date: Oct 7, 1996
FUEL INJECTED CAUSED ENGINE FIRE, REPLACE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Feb 4, 1998
Incident date: Feb 4, 1996
SEAT BELT BUCKLES: PLASTIC HOUSING FOR SEAT BELT BROKE, RELEASE BUTTONS FELL OUT, CAUSING SEAT BELT NOT TO RELEASE. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL Oct 17, 1997
Incident date: Oct 7, 1996
FUEL INJECTION HOSE LEAKED, RESULTING IN A FIRE PRIOR TO SERVICE RECALL. NISSAN FAILED TO NOTIFY CONSUMER OF RECALL PRIOR TO THE FIRE. (95I-006). *AK
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM Sep 26, 1997
Incident date: Oct 7, 1996
THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM LEAKED, RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE CATCHING FIRE, PRIOR TO RECALL NOTIFICATION.
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM Sep 18, 1997
Incident date: Oct 7, 1996
CAR CAUGHT FIRE DUE TO FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM FAILURE. THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM WAS RECALLED, HOWEVER OWNER HAD NO PRIOR NOTICE.
Fire
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Aug 8, 1997
Incident date: Feb 1, 1997
FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE HAS BROKEN IN THE SAME MANNER DESCRIBED IN THE TAKATA RECALL (95V103002).
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL Jun 20, 1997
Incident date: Dec 22, 1996
VEHICLE FIRE CAUSED BY A LEAKING FUEL INJECTION HOSE. *AK
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM Apr 4, 1997
FAULTY FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM CAUSED ENGINE FIRE.
Fire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL Mar 21, 1997
Incident date: Mar 14, 1997
WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED UP TO 70MPH BECAUSE THE THROTTLE CABLE WAS NOT PROPERLY SECURED AND THIS CAUSED THE ACCELERATOR TO STICK IN THE OPEN POSITION. PLEA *AKSE DESCRIBE DETAILS.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM Feb 20, 1997
WAS DRIVING THE CAR, PARKED IT AND IT CAUGHT ON FIRE . *AK
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM Feb 13, 1997
Incident date: Feb 13, 1997
#95I006000 RECEIVE RECALL LETTER CLL TO MAKE APPT. DEALER SAID BRANG IN THE ON MONDAY FEB 17, 1997 ON FEB 13, 1997 THE CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE .
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM Feb 3, 1997
RECEIVED RECALL # 95I006000, CALLED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO GET IT FIXED, DEALER HAD NO PARTS, DROVE CAR HOME, PARKED IT AND CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE . *AK
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM Jan 16, 1997
RECEIVED SERVICE RECALL ON THE FUEL INJECTION, DEALER REPAIRED IT AND IT FAILED ON TWO OCCASIONS AFTER THE REPAIR, IN AT DEALER FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM Jan 13, 1997
WAS DRIVING CAR, STARTED TO SMOKE, PARKED CAR, IT CUT IT OFF AND IT CAUGHT ON FIRE, RECEIVED RECALL ON THE FUEL INJECTION #95I00600O. *AK
Fire
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Jan 8, 1997
BOTH DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT PLASTIC PIECE AND BUCKLE WOULDN'T LATCH . *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS Nov 14, 1996
Incident date: Sep 2, 1995
FUEL INJECTOR LEAK, CAUSING FIRE.
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS Sep 30, 1996
Incident date: Jun 1, 1996
VEHICLE HAD BEEN DRIVEN AND PARKED, SAW SMOKE, LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD, ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, FUEL INJECTOR LEAK, CAUSING A FIRE. *AK
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Sep 23, 1996
Incident date: Jul 22, 1996
ENGINE FIRE.
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM Jun 28, 1996
PLMN HAS BEEN GIVING HIM THE RUN AROUND SINCE FEBRUARY 12, 1996 AND THE WORK HAS NOT BEEN DONE. (RECALL) EXHAUST/CRANKCASE - 95IOO6OOO. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Jun 19, 1996
Incident date: Apr 27, 1996
LEAKY FULE LINE CAUSED FIRE. *DH
Fire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Jun 1, 1996
Incident date: Dec 30, 1995
WHEN VEHICLE IS PUT IN GEAR SUDDEN ACCELERATION OCCURS, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT. *SD
Crash
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS Jun 1, 1996
Incident date: Feb 13, 1996
FUEL INJECTOR LEAK, CAUSING FIRE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *DSH
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS Jun 1, 1996
Incident date: Apr 30, 1996
FUEL INJECTORS LEAKED FUEL, CAUSING FIRE. *SD
Fire
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR May 20, 1996
Incident date: May 18, 1995
AFTER MAKING A TURN THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED, CAUSING CONSUMER TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
Crash
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE May 2, 1996
Incident date: Mar 27, 1996
FUEL LEAK CAUSED ENGINE FIRE. *DSH
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM Mar 18, 1996
Incident date: Feb 27, 1996
RECALL; THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO GET RECALL WORK REPAIRED, PARTS NOT IN, DEALER HAD THE VEHICLE SINCE FEB, 27 RECALL # 951006000. *AK
Fire
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION Mar 14, 1996
Incident date: Nov 1, 1990
MANUAL TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED 6 TIMES. *DSH

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EPA Fuel Economy, 1986 NISSAN 300ZX

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) 16.0 23.0 19.0 Regular $3,250
3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) 15.0 23.0 18.0 Regular $3,400
3.0L 6-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) 16.0 23.0 19.0 Regular $3,250
3.0L 6-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) 16.0 24.0 19.0 Regular $3,250

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Two Seaters)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1986 NISSAN 300ZX

5 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY1
111100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES1
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS1
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL1
NTB-09-101 Sep 30, 2010
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
NISSAN: TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) WARNING LIGHT ON/FLASHING. NO MODELS OR MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE UPDATED ON 08-11-2011. *KB
NTB-09-129 Sep 13, 2010
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
NISSAN: VENT CONTROL VALVE REPLACEMENT. WHEN REPLACING THE EVAP CANISTER VENT CONTROL VALVE FOR REASON: USE THE ONE LISTED ON PAGE 2; FOR VENT CONTROL VALVE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE, REFER TO THE APPROPRIATE SECTION OF THE ELECTRONIC SERVICE
NTB-09-030 Apr 6, 2009
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NISSAN: THE 12 VOLT BATTERY IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND IS REQUIRED TO STAY CONNECTED WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO VEHICLE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS/CAUTIONS. NO MOD
NTB-09-030 Apr 6, 2009
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
NISSAN: THE 12 VOLT BATTERY IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND IS REQUIRED TO STAY CONNECTED WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO VEHICLE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS/CAUTIONS. NO MOD
NTB-09-030 Apr 6, 2009
111100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
NISSAN: THE 12 VOLT BATTERY IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND IS REQUIRED TO STAY CONNECTED WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO VEHICLE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS/CAUTIONS. NO MOD

NHTSA Safety Investigations, NISSAN 300ZX

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

EA94018 Opened: Jun 23, 1994 , Closed: Nov 8, 1995
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1984
FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY LEAKAGE
AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS CLOSING REPORT IS INCLUDED IN THE PUBLIC FILE.SERVICE CAMPAIGN 95I-006.
PE94018 Opened: Feb 22, 1994 , Closed: Jun 23, 1994
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1986
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
There is no summary currently available

NISSAN 300ZX - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the NISSAN 300ZX across all model years (1984, 1989).

13 Total Recalls
389 Total Complaints
2 Investigations
17 Reported Crashes
165 Reported Fires
1 Reported Deaths

NISSAN 300ZX - Year by Year

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1991 0 17 View
1990 0 24 View
1989 1 11 View
1988 1 29 View
1987 2 30 View
1986 (current) 2 66
1985 2 89 View
1984 5 86 View
1983 0 1 View

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