1984 Nissan 300ZX problems & reliability
42 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1984 Nissan 300ZX. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
1 complaint report injuries (1 injured).
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 33 | 79% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 12% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 10% |
| Electrical System | 3 | 7% |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 5% |
| Power Train | 2 | 5% |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 5% |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 2% |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 2% |
| Steering | 1 | 2% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
All 13 reported components →Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“Fuel injectors leak into the engine, causing vehicle to have low fuel pressure which can result in a fire.*ak”
Fuel System, Gasoline · filed Sep 8, 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…”
Exterior Lighting · filed Jul 9, 2003
“My nissan continually surges and the dealerships are unable to fix the problem. Plus the fuel gauge reads empty when it is not. *ak”
Vehicle Speed Control · filed Jul 6, 2001
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Federal defect investigations
- FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY LEAKAGE
Engineering Analysis EA94018 · opened Jun 23, 1994 · closed Nov 8, 1995 · led to recall 95I006000
- SEAT FAILURES
Engineering Analysis EA89031 · opened Jul 28, 1989 · closed Oct 31, 1990
- SEAT FAILURES
Preliminary Evaluation PE88092 · opened Aug 9, 1988 · closed Jul 28, 1989
- SUDDEN ACCELERATION
Engineering Analysis EA85029 · opened May 9, 1985 · closed Jul 11, 1989 · led to recall 87V098000
Technical service bulletins
3 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 1984 Nissan 300ZX.
Nissan: tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) warning light on/flashing. No models or model years listed. *pe updated on 08-11-2011. *kb
NTB-09-101 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 30, 2010
Nissan: vent control valve replacement. When replacing the evap canister vent control valve for reason: use the one listed on page 2; for vent control valve replacement procedure, refer to the appropriate section of the…
NTB-09-129 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 13, 2010
Nissan: the 12 volt battery is an important part of the vehicle electrical system and is required to stay connected when the engine is running. To prevent damage to vehicle electronic components follow the…
NTB-09-030 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 6, 2009
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns name the 1984 Nissan 300ZX in our current data. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
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