MYRModel Year Report

1986 Nissan 300ZX

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1986 Nissan 300ZX
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:08:49.058Z

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, 1986 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
1986: 59 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 27%

27% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 16 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 14%

14% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 8 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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FUEL INJECTOR RUPTURED, CAUSING GAS TO LEAK ALL OVER THE ENJINE WHILE SITTING AT A LIGHT, RESULTING IN A FIRE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19950308

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 8%

8% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 5 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 7%

7% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 4 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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FUEL INJECTION LINE RUPTURED, RESULTING IN A FIRE. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950302

SEAT BELTS 5%

5% of complaints: seat belts — 3 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

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 19940222 — PE (closed 19940623)

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

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

1986 Nissan 300ZX — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (16 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (5 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 1986 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 1986 Nissan 300ZX?

The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1986 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.