MYRModel Year Report

1990 Nissan 300ZX

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1990 Nissan 300ZX
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:03:08.524Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Nissan 300ZX Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1990 highlighted. 1983: 1 complaints 1983 1984: 42 complaints 1985: 76 complaints 1985 1986: 59 complaints 1987: 28 complaints 1987 1988: 25 complaints 1989: 9 complaints 1989 1990: 19 complaints 1990 1991: 12 complaints 1991 1992: 3 complaints 1993: 12 complaints 1993 1994: 4 complaints 1995: 4 complaints 1995 1996: 2 complaints 1996
1990: 19 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

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. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20050501

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.

CRASH FIRE
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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, 19990407

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. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20040407

SERVICE BRAKES

3 of 19 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH INJURY
STRUCTURE

1 of 19 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing door.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1990 Nissan 300ZX — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (5 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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