Nissan 300ZX recalls by model year
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
199 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
151,296 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1984 to 1996 model years. Data snapshot: . 21 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 4 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 0 |
| 1989 | 0 |
| 1990 | 0 |
| 1991 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 |
1984: 4; 1985: 1; 1986: 1; 1987: 1; 1988: 0; 1989: 0; 1990: 0; 1991: 0; 1992: 0; 1993: 0; 1994: 0; 1995: 0; 1996: 0
Year-by-year records
Recall history
4 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
83V125000 · Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch
Reported: 1983-11-20 (November 20, 1983) · Model years: 1984
THE HOOD LATCH MAY FAIL TO HOLD THE HOOD IN POSITION DUE TO A MISALIGNMENT OF THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH. THIS CONDITION IS DUE TO A DEFORMATION OF THE HOOD DURING MANUFACTURE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW SECONDARY LATCH AT NO CHARGE.
NHTSA campaign record ↗84V057000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder
Reported: 1984-05-02 (May 2, 1984) · Model years: 1984
BRAKES MAY FAIL SUDDENLY WHEN APPLIED. COMPONENTS WITHIN THE MASTER CYLINDER MAY BE EXPELLED BECAUSE A CLIP WHICH RETAINS THEM MAY NOT BE PROPERLY INSTALLED.
Remedy: A NEW "C" CLIP WILL BE INSTALLED AT NO CHARGE.
NHTSA campaign record ↗85V021000 · Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch
Reported: 1985-03-01 (March 1, 1985) · Model years: 1984
IMPURE LUBRICATING GREASE USED IN THE HEADLIGHT SWITCHES COULD CONTAMINATE ONE OR MORE CONTACT POINTS. OPERATION OF THE HEADLIGHTS COULD BE DELAYED OR NOT LIGHT WHEN THE SWITCH IS TURNED ON OR WHEN THE DIMMER SWITCH IS OPERATED. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: LOSS OF HEAD LIGHTS WHILE DRIVING COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: REPLACE HEADLIGHT SWITCH AS NECESSARY.
NHTSA campaign record ↗87V098000 · Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Floor Shift
Reported: 1987-07-06 (July 6, 1987) · Model years: 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987
UNINTENDED ACCELERATION MAY OCCUR, FOR EXAMPLE, WHEN SHIFTING FROM THE PARK POSITION.
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: INSTALL A SHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEM WHICH PREVENTS THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER FROM BEING MOVED FROM THE PARK POSITION UNLESS THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.
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