Complaints
66
Crashes
5
Fires
35
Injuries
5
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1986 Nissan 300zx Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#117 complaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Fires:12
#28 complaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
Avg mileage:153,000 mi
Fires:7
#36 complaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Crash-related:4
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1986 Nissan 300zx.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 17 | — | 12 | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS | 8 | — | 7 | 153,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 6 | 4 | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL | 4 | — | 4 | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 3 | — | 1 | 163,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 3 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | 2 | — | 2 | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK | 1 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | 186,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES | 1 | — | — | — |
Other Nissan 300zx Years
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