1984 Nissan 300ZX Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 5%of 42 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 1984 Nissan 300ZX, 5% of the 42 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Nhtsa recall 85-v-021-000:impure lubricating grease used in the headlight switches could contaminate one or more contact points. Operation of the headlights could be delayed or no 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. Consumer has the same problem. However this vehicle was not recall due to the VIN#”
NHTSA complaint #10026824, filed 2003-07Related recalls
- 85V021000Mar 1, 1985Impure lubricating grease used in the headlight switches could contaminate one or more contact points. Operation of the headlights could be delayed or not…Covers: Nissan 300ZX 1984, Pulsar 1984
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 1 | 1% |
| 1984 | 2 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1984 Nissan 300ZX
34 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1984 Nissan 300ZX
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology