1984 Nissan 300ZX: complaints, problems and recalls
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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10026824 · 2003-07-09 (July 9, 2003)
NHTSA RECALL 85-V-021-000:IMPURE LUBRICATING GREASE USED IN THE HEADLIGHT SWITCHES COULD CONTAMINATE ONE OR MORE CONTACT POINTS. OPERATION OF THE HEADLIGHTS COULD BE DELAYED OR NO LIGHT WHEN THE SWITCH IS TURNED ON OR WHEN THE DIMMER SWITCH IS OPERATED. *AK CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: LOSS OF HEAD LIGHTS WHILE DRIVING COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. CONSUMER HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. HOWEVER THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT RECALL DUE TO THE VIN#
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10026824 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10038366 · 2003-09-08 (September 8, 2003)
FUEL INJECTORS LEAK INTO THE ENGINE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO HAVE LOW FUEL PRESSURE WHICH CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10038366 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10240296 · 2008-08-30 (August 30, 2008)
CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 169,501 miles reported. Look up ODI 10240296 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 480263 · 1995-01-18 (January 18, 1995)
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. *AW
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 480263 at NHTSA ↗
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 503372 · 1996-04-06 (April 6, 1996)
FUEL HOSES LEAKED, CAUSING ENGINE FIRE. *DSH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 503372 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 504450 · 1996-05-13 (May 13, 1996)
FUEL GAUGE SENDING UNIT FAILED.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 504450 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 506484 · 1996-07-12 (July 12, 1996)
FUEL INJECTORS CAUGHT FIRE. *SD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 506484 at NHTSA ↗
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)
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)
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)
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)
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗