MYRModel Year Report

1984 Nissan 300ZX

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1984 Nissan 300ZX
RENDERED 2026-09-16T17:50:13.482Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Nissan 300ZX Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1984 highlighted. 1983: 1 complaints 1983 1984: 42 complaints 1984 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 1996
1984: 42 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19810
19820
19831
198442
198576
198659
198728
198825
19899
199019
199112
19923
199312
19944
19954
19962

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 88%

88% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 37 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing fuel injection system and injectors.

FIRE INJURY
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CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20080830

FAULTY FUEL INJECTOR CAUSED VEHICLE FIRE AFTER DRIVING. *DSH

NHTSA ODI report, 19960222

VEHICLE PARKED IN PARKING; RECEIVED CALL THAT VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE; OWNER WAS TOLD FIRE WAS COMING FROM BOTTOM OF ENGINE; CAUSE AT THIS TIME UNKOWMN; TOTALED.

NHTSA ODI report, 19950420

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 21%

21% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 9 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

FIRE
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. *AW

NHTSA ODI report, 19950622

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 17%

17% of complaints: electrical system — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing front underhood and interior/under dash.

FIRE
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 14%

14% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing cruise control.

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CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A STUCK THROTTLE. *SLC

NHTSA ODI report, 20020917

STUCK THROTTLE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20020830

SUSPENSION 10%

10% of complaints: suspension — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing rear and multiple axle.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19840109 — latches/locks/linkages

THE HOOD LATCH MAY FAIL TO HOLD THE HOOD IN POSITION DUE TO A MISALIGNMENT OF THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH. THIS CONDITION IS DUE TO A DEFORMATION OF THE HOOD DURING MANUFACTURE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW SECONDARY LATCH AT NO CHARGE.

Campaign 83V125000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19840523 — service brakes, hydraulic

BRAKES MAY FAIL SUDDENLY WHEN APPLIED. COMPONENTS WITHIN THE MASTER CYLINDER MAY BE EXPELLED BECAUSE A CLIP WHICH RETAINS THEM MAY NOT BE PROPERLY INSTALLED.

Remedy: A NEW "C" CLIP WILL BE INSTALLED AT NO CHARGE.

Campaign 84V057000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19850509 — EA (closed 19890711)

SUDDEN ACCELERATION

R 19870706 — power train

UNINTENDED ACCELERATION MAY OCCUR, FOR EXAMPLE, WHEN SHIFTING FROM THE PARK POSITION.

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.

Campaign 87V098000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19880809 — PE (closed 19890728)

SEAT FAILURES

I 19890728 — EA (closed 19901031)

SEAT FAILURES

I 19940623 — EA (closed 19951108)

FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY LEAKAGE

R 19960318 — fuel system, gasoline

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 RE

Remedy: NISSAN DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL INJECTORS AND RELATED HOSES ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.

Campaign 95I006000 — check if this car was fixed

R Date not on file — exterior lighting

IMPURE LUBRICATING GREASE USED IN THE HEADLIGHT SWITCHES COULD CONTAMINATE ONE OR MORE CONTACT POINTS. OPERATION OF THE HEADLIGHTS COULD BE DELAYED OR NOT LIGHT WHEN THE SWITCH IS TURNED ON OR WHEN THE DIMMER SWITCH IS OPERATED.

Remedy: REPLACE HEADLIGHT SWITCH AS NECESSARY.

Campaign 85V021000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1984 Nissan 300ZX — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (37 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 85V021000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 83V125000 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 84V057000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 87V098000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 95I006000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
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FAQ

Is the 1984 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 1984 Nissan 300ZX?

The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 88% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1984 Nissan 300ZX have?

5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.