1987 Nissan 300ZX problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
23 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
150,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1987 model year. Data snapshot: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Fuel System, Gasoline is the most frequently named component, appearing in 4 of 23 complaints (17.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system concerns | 4 | 17.4% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 4.3% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 4.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 4.3% |
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 | 4 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 4 |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors | 3 |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 2 |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery | 1 |
Fuel System, Gasoline: 4; Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System: 4; Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood: 3; Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors: 3; Electrical System:Ignition: 2; Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery: 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). 22 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 | 6 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 3 |
1995: 6; 1996: 11; 2002: 2; 2003: 1; 2004: 3
Pattern summary
Fuel System, Gasoline leads the component reports. Fuel system concerns appears in 4 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Braking behavior 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 504212 · 1996-05-04 (May 4, 1996)
FUEL LEAK CAUSED FIRE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *DSH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 504212 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 504899 · 1996-05-28 (May 28, 1996)
FAULTY FUEL INJECTOR CAUSED FIRE. *DH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 504899 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 765722 · 2002-08-15 (August 15, 2002)
TRANSMISSION WENT OUT ON THE BELTWAY COMING HOME FROM WORK. I WAS ABOUT A MILE FROM MY HOME WHEN MY CAR WOULDN'T PULL UP THE HILL. NO MATTER HOW HARD I TRIED IT JUST DIDN'T HAVE ANY PULL. I NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER ON THE TRANSMISSION SO I JUST WENT AND HAD ANOTHER TRANSMISSION PUT IN WHICH IS NOT WORKING EITHER. IT HAS NO POWER AND THIS IS A TURBO ENGINE CAN YOU LET ME KNOW WHAT CAN BE DONE TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM BECAUSE I CAN NOT DRIVE MY CAR BECAUSE IT WON'T EVEN GET OUT OF ITS OWN WAY.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 765722 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 8021032 · 2002-10-17 (October 17, 2002)
CONSUMER STATES WHILE GOING 25-30MPH THE BRAKES LOCKED UP WHEN APPLYING FOR A SUDDEN STOP CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SKID. THE SKIDDING OF THE VEHICLE RESULTED TO A REAR END ACCIDENT AND THE FRONT END CAUGHT FIRE. THE CONSUMER NOTICED NO ABS OR BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS INDICATING A MALFUNCTION. THE DEALER WAS INFORMED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. TS
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 8021032 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 503029 · 1996-04-04 (April 4, 1996)
BATTERY CAUGHT FIRE. *DSH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 503029 at NHTSA ↗