1993 Nissan 300ZX
Only 12 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 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 12
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1993: 12 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 12 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
4 of 12 total reports mention: electrical system.
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The power transistor on this car is prone to failure. This results in the engine shutting off completely, leaving the driver with no power, greatly reduced steering and braking, making the car hard to control.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-12-19
Vehicle had cut off, loss all of its power, electrical. Just would not start, and I did not know what had happened. I had contacted the dealer, and they stated that I had to bring the vehicle in for a (Recall)?
NHTSA ODI report, 1998-10-23
Power train
3 of 12 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.
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Bought the car 3 years ago and have since replaced the engine & transmission with approx 80,000 miles on it. Engine just locked down for unknown reasons while driving and had to be replaced.
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-06-03
Also filed under Engine and engine cooling
Equipment
2 of 12 total reports mention: equipment, most commonly citing radio/tape deck/cd etc..
Structure
1 of 12 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing body.
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This is a statement pertaining to a medical degree that never settled, a day before I purchased a car.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-09-22
Service brakes
1 of 12 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1993 Nissan 300ZX — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Equipment: 2 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 1993 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 1993 Nissan 300ZX?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1993 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.