1986 Nissan 300ZX Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 33about this part
- Share
- 56%of 59 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 158,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 33 complaints about the fuel system of the 1986 Nissan 300ZX, 56% of the 59 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 158,000 miles. 26 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Call Nissan number listed on the recall and was informed that there was no recall for leaking fuel injector replacement for my VIN. The recall listed on your web site refers to all z cars 84-89. Is the recall not longer valid. It appears they are no longer concerned about the fire risk to my car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10067560, filed 2004-04, 153,000 miles“The engine compartment burst into flames after I pulled into a store recall campaign #95i006000 was complied with though I have not touched anything.(any repairs made) I can clearly see fuel shoot out of the hose between the injector supply tubes. This fire did not this split as can be seen by the burn pattern..any information for my course of action would be appreciated. Dt”
NHTSA complaint #769043, filed 2002-10“I received a recall notification on april 9,2010. Nhtsa campaign # 95i006000. This was and is the only recall that I have received since owning the vehicle that was bought from gies Nissan of cortlandt manor, ny back in 1989. The vehicle was originally sold from newburgh Nissan of newburg ny. The vehicle is doing exactly what the campaign describes. The vehicle is leaking gas from the injectors. The vehicle is getting progressively worst. I contacted the local Nissan dealer and was told they can not perform the recall due to parts availability. …”
NHTSA complaint #10378251, filed 2011-01“Talked to Nissan USA about 1986 Nissan 300ZX, fuel injector and related hoses leaking. They told me to take the car to the nearest Nissan dealership and they would replace the fuel infector and hoses as part of the recall id #95i006000 - fuel system, gasoline, fuel injection system. I took the car to town center Nissan and was given an estimate of approximately $3,000 for repairs. Nissan north america told the shop not to do the repairs because the estimate was for more than the value of the car. Nissan north america then told me that they would pay me the fair market value of the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10207548, filed 2007-10“A fuel smell coming on in side of vehicle. Vehicle was serviced, technician noticed fuel injection system needed to be replaced. Recall 95i006000 for this make/ model was issued. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #8016999, filed 2002-08Fuel 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 1986 Nissan 300ZX
8 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1986 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology