1987 NISSAN 300ZX
2 recalls, 30 complaints - 6 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.
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.
Complaint Statistics
30 total complaints
1 crashes 20 fires 1 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 5 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 5 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS | 5 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | 1 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Dec 16, 2004
Incident date: Dec 12, 2004
WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED CONSUMER NOTICED FLUID LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. SMELLED GASOLINE COMING FROM THE REAR. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE CAUSE HAD NOT BEEN DETERMINED.*AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Dec 13, 2004
Incident date: Dec 13, 2004
I HAVE A STRONG FUEL ODOR COMING FROM MY ENGINE THROUGH MY VENTS, AND INTO THE INTERIOR OF MY CAR. I WAS TOLD BY A MECHANIC THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM OF MY CAR (1987 NISSAN 300ZX). I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF NISSAN IS STILL ABLE TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Mar 9, 2004
Incident date: Mar 3, 2004
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. *AK
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
May 24, 2003
Incident date: May 13, 2002
MAKE: NISSAN MODEL: 300ZX TURBO YEAR: 1987 RECALL NUMBER: 95I006000 AFTER RECENTLY PURCHASING THIS VEHICLE, I LEARNED ABOUT A MAJOR SAFETY RECALL BY NISSAN IN WHICH ALL 84-89 NISSAN 300ZX'S HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, WHICH RESULTS IN THE CARS CATCHING FIRE. I IMME... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Oct 17, 2002
Incident date: Oct 8, 2002
CONSUMER STATES WHILE GOING 25-30MPH THE BRAKES LOCKED UP WHEN APPLYING FOR A SUDDEN STOP CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SKID. THE SKIDDING OF THE VEHICLE RESULTED TO A REAR END ACCIDENT AND THE FRONT END CAUGHT FIRE. THE CONSUMER NOTICED NO ABS OR BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS INDICATING A MALFUNCTION. THE DEALER W... Read more
Crash
Fire
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Aug 20, 2002
Incident date: Jul 26, 2001
TRANSMISSION WENT OUT ON THE BELTWAY COMING HOME FROM WORK. I WAS ABOUT A MILE FROM MY HOME WHEN MY CAR WOULDN'T PULL UP THE HILL. NO MATTER HOW HARD I TRIED IT JUST DIDN'T HAVE ANY PULL. I NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER ON THE TRANSMISSION SO I JUST WENT AND HAD ANOTHER TRANSMISSION PUT IN WHI... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Oct 20, 1999
Incident date: Aug 22, 1999
AFTER FILLING GAS TANK, VEHICLE EXPERIENCED NOISE WHEN SHIFTING FROM 1RST TO 2ND GEAR WHICH CAUSED A LOUD EXPLOSION IN ENGINE RESULTING IN FIRE. *YC
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Mar 25, 1999
Incident date: Dec 15, 1998
MY NAME IS ANNETTE, I PURCHASED THE CAR FROM JAMES SIPPLE ON A PAYMENT PLAN. WHEN PAYMENT WAS RECEIVED IN FULL, JAMES SIPPLE WOULD THEN SIGN OVER PINK SLIP. 2 MONTHS LATER IT CAUGHT FIRE. THEN I HEARD THAT THE CAR HAD BEEN RECALLED DUE TO BAD INJECTORS. I HAVE SPOKE WITH 4 DIFFERENT PEOPLE AT NISSAN... Read more
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jan 6, 1997
Incident date: Dec 27, 1996
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE ENGINE WHICH CAUSED A ENGINE FIRE AFTER DRIVING FOR 10 TO 15MINUTES. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
Dec 31, 1996
Incident date: May 27, 1996
FUEL INJECTOR REPLACED DUE TO GAS SMELL INSIDE VEHICLE.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
Oct 30, 1996
Incident date: Oct 24, 1996
MADE APPOINTMENT WITH DEALER FOR RECALL REPAIRS ON FUEL INJECTION , BEFORE APPOINTMENT THE CAR WAS PARKED AND CAUGHT ON FIRE 95I006000. PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
Sep 24, 1996
Incident date: Sep 21, 1996
VEHICLE FIRE DUE TO FUEL INJECTION FAILURE PRIOR TO/AFTER SERVICE RECALL (95I-006). *AK
Fire
1 deaths
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Sep 23, 1996
Incident date: Sep 21, 1996
VEHICLE BEGAN MISFIRING AND AREA DEALERSHIP SERVICED FOR A WEEK, WHILE SERVICED MT. KISCO NISSAN FIXED RECALL, A MONTH LATER VEHICLE HESITATED NOT GETTING FUEL WHICH THEN RESULTED IN A FIRE THAT STARTED IN GARAGE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.*AK
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
Jul 25, 1996
Incident date: May 28, 1996
FAULTY FUEL INJECTOR CAUSED FIRE. *DH
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Jun 24, 1996
Incident date: Apr 5, 1995
FUEL RAIL CONNECTOR HOSE LEAKED FUEL, CAUSING FIRE. *SD
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Jun 17, 1996
FUEL INJECTION RECALL; COLES CHRYSLER, NISSAN WOODBRIDGE VA., HAS NO PARTS AND HAS HAD HIS VEHICLE FOR OVER (50) DAYS 95I006000. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jun 1, 1996
Incident date: May 4, 1996
FUEL LEAK CAUSED FIRE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *DSH
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
May 13, 1996
Incident date: Dec 29, 1995
SMELLED FUEL INSIDE VEHICLE, LIFTED HOOD, FUEL INJECTOR #1 WAS LEAKING FUEL; CLOSED HOOD, 1 MINUTE LATER, HEARD ALARM, VEHICLE ON FIRE; FAULTY INJECTORS. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Apr 25, 1996
Incident date: Apr 4, 1996
BATTERY CAUGHT FIRE. *DSH
Fire
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Mar 7, 1996
Incident date: Jan 7, 1996
DRIVERS SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT INTO ITS HOUSING. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Mar 7, 1996
Incident date: Jan 7, 1996
DRIVERS SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT INTO ITS HOUSING. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Feb 28, 1996
Incident date: Jan 19, 1995
GAS PUMP PUMPING GAS INTO THE INJECTORS AND LEAKING ON THE MANIFOLD. RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE. *AK
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Feb 28, 1996
Incident date: Jan 19, 1995
GAS PUMP PUMPING GAS INTO THE INJECTORS AND LEAKING ON THE MANIFOLD. RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE. *AK
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Feb 15, 1996
Incident date: Jan 31, 1996
FUEL INJECTION DEFECTIVE, REPAIRED; SEVERAL WEEKS LATER, PARKED VEHICLE; ALARM WENT OFF; ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE; VEHICLE TOTALED. TT
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Jan 22, 1996
THE CAR WAS ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD AFTER THE OWNER PARKED IT AND WENT INTO HER HOUSE. TT
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Dec 21, 1995
EA94-018; VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE BEING DRIVEN. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Nov 13, 1995
Incident date: Nov 4, 1995
THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES EA94-018. TT
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Sep 21, 1995
Incident date: Sep 12, 1995
VEHICLE STARTED TO SMOKE AS DRIVER WAS COMING OFF OF FREEWAY AND THEN BURST INTO FLAMES. TT
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
May 1, 1995
Incident date: Feb 23, 1995
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, FUEL INJECTOR COMPONENT LEAKED GAS AND IGNITED FIRE. TT
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Mar 16, 1995
Incident date: Feb 25, 1995
SHUTTING OFF IGNITION VEHICLE STARTED TO SMOKE AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. TT
Fire
EPA Fuel Economy, 1987 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) | 15.0 | 22.0 | 18.0 | Regular | $3,400 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 16.0 | 24.0 | 19.0 | Regular | $3,250 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 16.0 | 23.0 | 18.0 | Regular | $3,400 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 16.0 | 22.0 | 18.0 | Regular | $3,400 |
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, 1987 NISSAN 300ZX
6 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 |
| 111100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES | 1 |
| 199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | 1 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
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
NTB97011
Jan 29, 1997
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSIONS DETENT HOLES ELIMINATED FROM ADAPTER PLATE. *JD
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
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
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
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