1987 Nissan 300zx Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1987 Nissan 300zx.

19861988
Complaints
30
Crashes
1
Fires
20
Injuries
0
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0

Worst 1987 Nissan 300zx Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#15 complaints

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Fires:4
#25 complaints

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

Fires:3
#35 complaints

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS

Fires:3
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1987 Nissan 300zx.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE54
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM53
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS53
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD32150,000 mi
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION22
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP22
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY11
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY11
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY11
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC111

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