1987 Nissan 300ZX: complaints, problems and recalls
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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10019229 · 2003-05-24 (May 24, 2003)
MAKE: NISSAN MODEL: 300ZX TURBO YEAR: 1987 RECALL NUMBER: 95I006000 AFTER RECENTLY PURCHASING THIS VEHICLE, I LEARNED ABOUT A MAJOR SAFETY RECALL BY NISSAN IN WHICH ALL 84-89 NISSAN 300ZX'S HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, WHICH RESULTS IN THE CARS CATCHING FIRE. I IMMEDIATELY BROUGHT IT TO SHOWCASE NISSAN, IN BOURNE MASSACHUSETTS [phone removed]) TO HAVE THE RECALL WORK PERFORMED. THEY CHECKED MY VIN NUMBER, AND AFTER CONFIRMING THAT MY CAR WAS COVERED UNDER THAT RECALL WE SET AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE WORK PERFO…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10019229 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10061700 · 2004-03-09 (March 9, 2004)
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 150,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10061700 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10102894 · 2004-12-13 (December 13, 2004)
I HAVE A STRONG FUEL ODOR COMING FROM MY ENGINE THROUGH MY VENTS, AND INTO THE INTERIOR OF MY CAR. I WAS TOLD BY A MECHANIC THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM OF MY CAR (1987 NISSAN 300ZX). I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF NISSAN IS STILL ABLE TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10102894 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10105002 · 2004-12-16 (December 16, 2004)
WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED CONSUMER NOTICED FLUID LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. SMELLED GASOLINE COMING FROM THE REAR. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE CAUSE HAD NOT BEEN DETERMINED.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10105002 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 502430 · 1995-04-05 (April 5, 1995)
FUEL RAIL CONNECTOR HOSE LEAKED FUEL, CAUSING FIRE. *SD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 502430 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 503029 · 1996-04-04 (April 4, 1996)
BATTERY CAUGHT FIRE. *DSH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 503029 at NHTSA ↗
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 ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
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 ↗