1984 Nissan 300ZX problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
21 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
169,501 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1984 model year. Data snapshot: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors is the most frequently named component, appearing in 6 of 21 complaints (28.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system concerns | 3 | 14.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 4.8% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors | 6 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch | 1 |
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors: 6; Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System: 4; Vehicle Speed Control: 3; Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 2; Fuel System, Gasoline: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 1; Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 1
150,000 and above miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 20 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 3 |
| 1996 | 9 |
| 2000 | 3 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2008 | 1 |
1995: 3; 1996: 9; 2000: 3; 2001: 1; 2002: 2; 2003: 2; 2008: 1
Pattern summary
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors leads the component reports. Fuel system concerns appears in 3 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 500571 · 1995-02-20 (February 20, 1995)
FAULTY FUEL INJECTOR CAUSED VEHICLE FIRE AFTER DRIVING. *DSH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 500571 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 979691 · 1996-02-26 (February 26, 1996)
JUST STOPPED THE CAR TURNED OFF THE MOTOR AND THE CAR WAS ON FIRE. THE DEALER TOLD HER THE FIRE CAME FROM THE FUEL INJECTOR. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 979691 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 724886 · 2000-07-03 (July 3, 2000)
TWO DIFFERENT REPAIR CENTERS STATED IT WOULD BE IN EXCESS OF $2K TO REPAIR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WIRES. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 724886 at NHTSA ↗