1984 Nissan 300ZX

Complaint history

When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.

Problems owners report

Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.

AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.

Recalls

• NHTSA recall #87V098000July 6, 1987183,519 vehicles affected

  power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift

  Unintended acceleration may occur, for example, when shifting from the park position.

  This could result in a vehicle accident.

  Remedy

  Install a shift interlock system which prevents the transmission shift lever from being moved from the park position unless the brake pedal is depressed.

• NHTSA recall #85V021000March 1, 198511,900 vehicles affected

  exterior lighting: headlights: switch

  Impure lubricating grease used in the headlight switches could contaminate one or more contact points. Operation of the headlights could be delayed or not light when the switch is turned on or when the dimmer switch is operated. Consequence of defect: loss of head lights while driving could result in a vehicle accident.

  Remedy

  Replace headlight switch as necessary.

• NHTSA recall #84V057000May 2, 198411,909 vehicles affected

  service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder

  Brakes may fail suddenly when applied. Components within the master cylinder may be expelled because a clip which retains them may not be properly installed.

  Remedy

  A new "c" clip will be installed at no charge.

• NHTSA recall #83V125000November 20, 19839,858 vehicles affected

  latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch

  The hood latch may fail to hold the hood in position due to a misalignment of the secondary hood latch. This condition is due to a deformation of the hood during manufacture.

  Remedy

  Dealers will install a new secondary latch at no charge.

Other model years

• 1984
• 1985 75
• 1986 59
• 1987 28
• 1988 25