MYRModel Year Report

1983 Nissan 300ZX

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1983 Nissan 300ZX
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:08:52.482Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Nissan 300ZX Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1983 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1981: 0 complaints 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 1 complaints 1983 1984: 42 complaints 1985: 75 complaints 1986: 59 complaints 1986 1987: 28 complaints 1988: 25 complaints 1989: 9 complaints 1989 1990: 19 complaints 1991: 12 complaints 1992: 3 complaints 1992 1993: 12 complaints 1994: 4 complaints 1995: 4 complaints 1995 1996: 2 complaints 1996
1983: 1 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19810
19820
19831
198442
198575
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.

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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, 19990830

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 19850509 — EA (closed 19890711)

SUDDEN ACCELERATION

I 19880809 — PE (closed 19890728)

SEAT FAILURES

I 19890728 — EA (closed 19901031)

SEAT FAILURES

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1983 Nissan 300ZX — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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:fuel injection system, 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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.