Complaints
89
Crashes
2
Fires
63
Injuries
5
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1985 Nissan 300zx Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#119 complaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Avg mileage:139,950 mi
Fires:14
#217 complaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
Fires:15
#310 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Fires:8
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1985 Nissan 300zx.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 19 | — | 14 | 139,950 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS | 17 | — | 15 | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 10 | — | 8 | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 8 | — | 8 | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 3 | — | 3 | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 3 | — | 2 | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 | — | 2 | 168,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 2 | — | 2 | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | 2 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 2 | — | 2 | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING:RACK AND PINION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES | 1 | — | 1 | — |
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