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1986 Nissan 300zx Research

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2 Recalls
64 Complaints
N/A Safety Rating
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⚠️ NHTSA Recalls (2)

The following safety recalls have been issued by NHTSA for the Nissan 300zx. If you own this vehicle, check your VIN at our VIN lookup tool or NHTSA.gov to see if your vehicle is affected.

1986 Model Year (2 recalls)

Campaign #95I006000 01/11/1995
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATION 573. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. THE CAMPAIGN WILL REPLACE THE FUEL INJECTORS AND RELATED HOSES OF AFFECTED VEHICLES WHICH COULD LEAK.

Risk: FUEL LEAKS IN THE ENGINE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Fix: NISSAN DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL INJECTORS AND RELATED HOSES ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.

Campaign #87V098000 06/07/1987
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT

UNINTENDED ACCELERATION MAY OCCUR, FOR EXAMPLE, WHEN SHIFTING FROM THE PARK POSITION.

Risk: THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Fix: INSTALL A SHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEM WHICH PREVENTS THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER FROM BEING MOVED FROM THE PARK POSITION UNLESS THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.

💬 Consumer Complaints (64)

Real complaints filed with NHTSA by Nissan 300zx owners. These reports help identify common issues and potential safety concerns.

Most Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 34
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 9
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 7
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 4
SEAT BELTS 3
STEERING 2
POWER TRAIN 2
TIRES 1
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 1
EQUIPMENT 1
1986 model • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE • 04/18/2013

NISSAN IS DECLINING TO HONOR A RECALL FOR FUEL INJECTORS THAT WAS ISSUED ON ALL 1986 NISSANS. *TR

1986 model • TIRES • 02/28/2013

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1986 NISSAN 300ZX (NA) EQUIPPED WITH LANDSAIL TIRES (NA), SIZE 205/65/R15. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER AND DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, HE WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE AND IT SPUN OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. AFTER DIAGNOSIS, THEY ADVISED HIM THAT THE DESIGN OF THE TIRE MAY BE…

1986 model • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE • 05/10/2010

I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION ON APRIL 9,2010. NHTSA CAMPAIGN # 95I006000. THIS WAS AND IS THE ONLY RECALL THAT I HAVE RECEIVED SINCE OWNING THE VEHICLE THAT WAS BOUGHT FROM GIES NISSAN OF CORTLANDT MANOR, NY BACK IN 1989. THE VEHICLE WAS ORIGINALLY SOLD FROM NEWBURGH NISSAN OF NEWBURG NY. THE VEHICLE IS DOING EXACTLY WHAT THE CAMPAIGN DESCRIBES.…

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