1995 Nissan 300ZX

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1995 Nissan 300ZX
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:09:00.091Z

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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Nissan 300ZX Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1995 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1981: 0 complaints 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 1 complaints 1983 1984: 42 complaints 1985: 75 complaints 1986: 59 complaints 1986 1987: 28 complaints 1988: 25 complaints 1989: 9 complaints 1989 1990: 19 complaints 1991: 12 complaints 1992: 3 complaints 1992 1993: 12 complaints 1994: 4 complaints 1995: 4 complaints 1995 1996: 2 complaints 1996
1995: 4 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19810
19820
19831
198442
198575
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.

POWER TRAIN

1 of 4 total reports mentions: power train.

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SEVERAL MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE TRANSMISSION WILL NOT ENGAGE INTO SECOND GEAR SMOOTHLY. DEALER SAYS THIS IS NORMAL.

NHTSA ODI report, 19970131

POWER TRAIN

1 of 4 total reports mentions: power train.

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

1 of 4 total reports mentions: latches/locks/linkages.

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MIDDLE SIDE RAILS ON CONVERTIBLE TOP FRAME SNAPPED IN HALF ON BOTH SIDES, PLUS, HOOKS THAT HOLD CONVERTIBLE TOP AND FRAME DOWN WHILE STOWING HAD TO BE MODIFIED (SPRING TENSION AND HOOK CONTOUR) IN ORDER TO FUNCTION. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20090716

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 4 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.

FIRE
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DRIVING DOWN HWY 9, VEHICLE STUTTED A FEW TIMES, SMOKE CAME THROUGH VENTS, PULLED VEHICLE TO SIDE ROAD, VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960502

DRIVING DOWN HWY 9, VEHICLE STUTTED A FEW TIMES, SMOKE CAME THROUGH VENTS, PULLED VEHICLE TO SIDE ROAD, VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960502

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1995 Nissan 300ZX — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for latches/locks/linkages issues (1 reports on file for this year).

FAQ

Is the 1995 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 1995 Nissan 300ZX?

The most-reported component is power train:manual transmission, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1995 Nissan 300ZX have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.