Transmission and drivetrainPart report
1986 Nissan 300ZX Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 3%of 59 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 transmission and drivetrain of the 1986 Nissan 300ZX, 3% of the 59 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.
Related recalls
- 87V098000Jul 6, 1987Unintended acceleration may occur, for example, when shifting from the park position.Covers: Nissan 300ZX 1984–1987, 280Z 1979–1983
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 1986 Nissan 300ZX
Fuel system
33 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
33 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSteering
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