1994 Nissan 300ZX

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1994 Nissan 300ZX
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:36:58.658Z

Only 4 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 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
4

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1983: 1 complaint 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 1991: 12 complaints 1991 1992: 3 complaints 1993: 12 complaints 1994: 4 complaints 1994 4 1995: 4 complaints 1996: 2 complaints
1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 42 complaints 1984 1985: 76 complaints 1985 1986: 59 complaints 1986 1987: 28 complaints 1987 1988: 25 complaints 1988 1989: 9 complaints 1989 1990: 19 complaints 1990 1991: 12 complaints 1991 1992: 3 complaints 1992 1993: 12 complaints 1993 1994: 4 complaints 1994 4 1995: 4 complaints 1995 1996: 2 complaints 1996
1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 42 complaints 1984 1985: 76 complaints 1985 1986: 59 complaints 1986 1987: 28 complaints 1987 1988: 25 complaints 1988 1989: 9 complaints 1989 1990: 19 complaints 1990 1991: 12 complaints 1991 1992: 3 complaints 1992 1993: 12 complaints 1993 1994: 4 complaints 1994 4 1995: 4 complaints 1995 1996: 2 complaints 1996

1994: 4 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19810
19820
19831
198442
198576
198659
198728
198825
19899
199019
199112
19923
199312
19944
19954
19962

Known problem areas

Only 4 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Structure

1 of 4 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing roof and pillars.

Power train

1 of 4 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

Show complaint excerpts

Transmission fails to go into 5TH gear.

NHTSA ODI report, 1997-10-23

Engine and engine cooling

1 of 4 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Vehicle burned, fire started in engine. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-03-14

Air bags

1 of 4 total reports mentions: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Had head-on collision with another vehicle and airbags didnot deploy. Driver injured and vehicle was totaled.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-05-20

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1994 Nissan 300ZX — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Structure: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Power train: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 1 report on file for this year.

FAQ

Is the 1994 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 1994 Nissan 300ZX?
The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1994 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.