1984 Nissan 300ZX Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 34about this part
- Share
- 81%of 42 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 169,501miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 34 complaints about the fuel system of the 1984 Nissan 300ZX, 81% of the 42 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 169,501 miles. 18 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I've contacted 1-800-nissan1 on several occasions since may of this year, I also faxed the information and when the phone call was returned they only advised me that they will go over the information and that a case was going to be open for further information. Till this moment nothing said. Thank you so much. No safety defect mentione din summary.”
NHTSA complaint #726901, filed 2000-08“This 300ZX was in mint condition and very well cared for. We bought it for the family and enjoyed it for 18 months. We were not aware of a voluntary recall for this vihicle which NHTSA is presently listing as a type of report tire . What does tire have to do with fuel injection system failures and potential fires! Well we have now lost a dear member of the family (300ZX) and the insurance company will not pay us enough to purchase another 300ZX of comparable value. …”
NHTSA complaint #705264, filed 1999-04“Nissan initiated a word of mouth campaign for a know safety problem that could have burnt my entire house to the ground and will not take resposibility for damage and repair of my car.”
NHTSA complaint #723391, filed 2000-05“Consumer received a recall notice on vehicle . He went to the dealer to make the appointment to have vehicle repaired. Owner took vehicle to dealer on appointment date and was informed that dealership no longer serviced Nissan vehicles.”
NHTSA complaint #815068, filed 1997-08“Vehicle under recall (95i006000). Dealership had no parts; referred owner to another dealer (no parts). Friend in vehicle when burst into flames. Friend escaped; fire dept. Arrived & put flames out. Sending fire reports.”
NHTSA complaint #807988, filed 1997-01Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1 | 8% |
| 1991 | 3 | 25% |
| 1990 | 5 | 26% |
| 1989 | 7 | 78% |
| 1988 | 19 | 76% |
| 1987 | 18 | 64% |
| 1986 | 33 | 56% |
| 1985 | 49 | 65% |
| 1984 | 34 | 81% |
Other parts of the 1984 Nissan 300ZX
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsExterior lighting
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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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