MYRModel Year Report

1983 Nissan 300ZX

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1983 Nissan 300ZX
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:56:55.000Z

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
1

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1983: 1 complaint 1983 1 1984: 42 complaints 1985: 76 complaints 1985 1986: 59 complaints 1987: 28 complaints 1987 1988: 25 complaints 1989: 9 complaints 1989 1990: 19 complaints 1991: 12 complaints 1991 1992: 3 complaints 1993: 12 complaints 1993 1994: 4 complaints 1995: 4 complaints 1995 1996: 2 complaints
1983: 1 complaint 1983 1 1984: 42 complaints 1984 1985: 76 complaints 1985 1986: 59 complaints 1986 1987: 28 complaints 1987 1988: 25 complaints 1988 1989: 9 complaints 1989 1990: 19 complaints 1990 1991: 12 complaints 1991 1992: 3 complaints 1992 1993: 12 complaints 1993 1994: 4 complaints 1994 1995: 4 complaints 1995 1996: 2 complaints 1996
1983: 1 complaint 1983 1 1984: 42 complaints 1984 1985: 76 complaints 1985 1986: 59 complaints 1986 1987: 28 complaints 1987 1988: 25 complaints 1988 1989: 9 complaints 1989 1990: 19 complaints 1990 1991: 12 complaints 1991 1992: 3 complaints 1992 1993: 12 complaints 1993 1994: 4 complaints 1994 1995: 4 complaints 1995 1996: 2 complaints 1996

1983: 1 complaint

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19810
19820
19831
198442
198576
198659
198728
198825
19899
199019
199112
19923
199312
19944
19954
19962

Known problem areas

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Fuel system, gasoline

1 of 1 total report mentions: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing fuel injection system.

Show complaint excerpts

Car ran flawlessly until recall performed on fuel injection system. After recall, car would not idle. Returned to dealer and replaced parts. Car still did not perform well. Took back to dealer that performed recall and nothing was found.

NHTSA ODI report, 1999-08-30

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1985-05-09Engineering analysisClosed 1989-07-11 Sudden acceleration
  2. I
    1988-08-09Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-07-28 Seat failures
  3. I
    1989-07-28Engineering analysisClosed 1990-10-31 Seat failures

Buy-smart checklist

1983 Nissan 300ZX — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Fuel system, gasoline: 1 report on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 1983 Nissan 300ZX reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1983 Nissan 300ZX?
The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1983 Nissan 300ZX have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.