1991 Nissan 300Zx Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1991 Nissan 300Zx.

19901992
Complaints
17
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 1991 Nissan 300Zx Problems

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

#14 complaints

Automatic Transmission

#22 complaints

Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System

#32 complaints

Power Train:Clutch Assembly

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1991 Nissan 300Zx.

Automatic Transmission
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Power Train:Clutch Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Air Bags:Frontal
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Electrical System:Ignition
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
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Avg Miles
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Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve)
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft:Seal
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Power Train:Driveline:Universal Joint
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
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Avg Miles
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Brake Master Cylinder
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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1991 Nissan 300Zx — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 1991 Nissan 300Zx reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1991 Nissan 300Zx has 17 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Automatic Transmission with 4 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1991 Nissan 300Zx?
Top reported problems: Automatic Transmission (4 complaints); Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System (2 complaints); Power Train:Clutch Assembly (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 1991 Nissan 300Zx?
NHTSA complaints for the 1991 Nissan 300Zx include 1 crash-related reports, 0 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 1991 Nissan 300Zx have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1991 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 1991 Nissan 300Zx?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

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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