1987 Nissan 300ZX fuel system, gasoline problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 1987 Nissan 300ZX — 64% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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”
filed Dec 16, 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”
filed Dec 13, 2004
“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…”
filed May 24, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other 300ZX years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 300ZX | 5 | 26% |
| 1988 300ZX | 17 | 68% |
| 1986 300ZX | 32 | 54% |
| 1985 300ZX | 49 | 65% |
| 1984 300ZX | 33 | 79% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1987 Nissan 300ZX
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.