MYRModel Year Report

1985 Nissan 300ZX

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1985 Nissan 300ZX
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:08:50.990Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Nissan 300ZX Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1985 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1981: 0 complaints 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 1 complaints 1983 1984: 42 complaints 1985: 75 complaints 1985 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
1985: 75 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

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 25%

25% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 19 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1985 NISSAN 300ZX. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. HE OPENED THE HOOD AND NOTICED FLAMES COMING FROM THE FUEL INJECTORS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20070731

FUEL INJECTION FAILURE CAUSED ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19950110

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME DEFECT AS STATED IN RECALL 95 I 006 000. REGARDING THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20030414

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 23%

23% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 17 distinct reports on file.

FIRE INJURY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 12%

12% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 9 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 9%

9% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 7 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 5%

5% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 4 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

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 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

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1985 Nissan 300ZX — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (19 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (17 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 87V098000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 95I006000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1985 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 1985 Nissan 300ZX?

The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1985 Nissan 300ZX have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.