1989 Nissan 300ZX
Only 9 complaints 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 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 9
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1989
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1989: 9 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 |
| 1981 | 0 |
| 1982 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 42 |
| 1985 | 76 |
| 1986 | 59 |
| 1987 | 28 |
| 1988 | 25 |
| 1989 | 9 |
| 1990 | 19 |
| 1991 | 12 |
| 1992 | 3 |
| 1993 | 12 |
| 1994 | 4 |
| 1995 | 4 |
| 1996 | 2 |
Known problem areas
Only 9 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Fuel system, gasoline
6 of 9 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing fuel injection system and injectors.
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Vehicle fire due to faulty fuel injector, consumer did not received notice of recall on faulty unit, however vehicle was included in the recall.
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-07-06
I experienced a fire caused by the leakage of a fuel injector on the right side of the engine in my car. I have contacted Nissan and have received very poor to put it mildly response from them.
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-06-30
Tl*the contact owns a 1989 Nissan 300ZX. The contact stated that the fuel hoses were leaking along with other fuel components. The contact smelled gasoline both inside and outside of the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2008-03-12
Vehicle speed control
1 of 9 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.
Power train
1 of 9 total reports mentions: power train.
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I am the owner of a 1989 300ZX that I purchased used in 2013. The car has approximately 160,000 miles on it.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-04-13
Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system and engine
Fuel/propulsion system
1 of 9 total reports mentions: fuel/propulsion system.
Equipment
1 of 9 total reports mentions: equipment.
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The contact owns a Pittsburgh automotive jack stand set, Model Number: 91760, Model Type: 3 Ton aluminum racing, Serial Number: 352351424.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-12-27
Safety timeline
1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first
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1994-06-23Engineering analysisClosed 1995-11-08 Fuel injector assembly leakage
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1996-03-18Fuel system, gasoline95I006000 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…
Remedy: Nissan dealers will replace the fuel injectors and related hoses on the affected vehicles.
Buy-smart checklist
1989 Nissan 300ZX — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Fuel system, gasoline: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
- Power train: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 95I006000 · Fuel system, gasoline
FAQ
- Is the 1989 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 1989 Nissan 300ZX?
- The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 67% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1989 Nissan 300ZX have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.