1990 Nissan 300ZX
Only 19 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 19 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 19
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1990: 19 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 19 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Engine and engine cooling
6 of 19 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline and belts and associated pulleys.
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At 63000 miles veh developed unexplained oil leaks resulting in replacement of engine. Less than 15000 miles later while driving on a straight road, transmission failed to change from second to third gear on automatic transmission.
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-05-01
Also filed under Power train
Power train
5 of 19 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission and differential unit.
Fuel system, gasoline
5 of 19 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing injectors and fuel injection system.
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Car caught on fire and burned while driving on highway. Failure more than likely due to fuel injector defect, spraying gas over engine. Result was intense fire destroying car. Nothing salvagable. Recall of 90's Nissan 300ZX is highly recommended.
NHTSA ODI report, 1999-04-07
Vehicle ran rough and wouldn't accelerate faster than 10 MPH. This was due to a failure in the fuel injection system. There wa fuel injection recall 95I006000, but it only included earlier model year vehicles.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-04-07
Service brakes
3 of 19 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.
Structure
1 of 19 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing door.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1990 Nissan 300ZX — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine and engine cooling: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel system, gasoline: 5 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 1990 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 1990 Nissan 300ZX?
- The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 32% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1990 Nissan 300ZX have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.