Complaints
86
Crashes
0
Fires
24
Injuries
1
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1984 Nissan 300Zx Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#119 complaints
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System
Fires:7
#212 complaints
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors
Fires:8
#35 complaints
Unintended Acceleration
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1984 Nissan 300Zx.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 19 | — | 7 | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors | 12 | — | 8 | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 4 | — | 3 | — | |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly:Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle) | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 2 | — | 2 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | — | 2 | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:Cables | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Turbo/Supercharger | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Fuel Rail | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Manual Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum | 1 | — | — | — |
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System
19
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
7
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
8
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Clutch Assembly:Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle)
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:Cables
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Turbo/Supercharger
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Fuel Rail
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Other
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Clutch Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Manual Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1984 Nissan 300Zx — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1984 Nissan 300Zx reliable?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 1984 Nissan 300Zx has 86 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System with 19 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1984 Nissan 300Zx?
Top reported problems: Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System (19 complaints); Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors (12 complaints); Unintended Acceleration (5 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 1984 Nissan 300Zx?
NHTSA complaints for the 1984 Nissan 300Zx include 0 crash-related reports, 24 fire reports, 1 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1984 Nissan 300Zx have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1984 Nissan 300Zx as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1984 Nissan 300Zx?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 1984 Nissan 300Zx shows significantly more complaints than average for its class. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN history check are essential — skip them and you're gambling.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Nissan 300Zx reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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