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Nissan 300ZXModel year report

1989 Nissan 300ZX Problems

Complaints
9filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
181,000miles, 2 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
18 mpgcombined, 3.0L 6-cyl RWD · 15 city / 22 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1989 Nissan 300ZX (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 1989 Nissan 300ZX. The part named most often is fuel system, with 7 complaints (78% of the total), followed by engine (1) and equipment (1). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 181,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 17 technical service bulletins for this model year. Fuel system complaints overlap with 1 NHTSA investigation and 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Fuel system: “I experienced a fire caused by the leakage of a fuel injector on the right side of the engine in my car. I have contacted Nissan and have received very poor to put it mildly response from them. They have used a clause in the warranty book requiring me to maintain maintenance records for the life of my car. I have no reason to maintain 11 years of records of oil changes, and this fire was not caused by a warranted part but due to a safety improvement campaign by Nissan. …”

NHTSA complaint #724720, filed 2000-06

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 160,000 and 202,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–150100%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (2 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 181,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 1989 Nissan 300ZX version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
300ZX RWD3.0L 6-cyl4-speed automatic162419$3,550
300ZX RWD3.0L 6-cyl4-speed automatic152218$3,700
300ZX RWD3.0L 6-cyl5-speed manual152318$3,700
300ZX 2x2 RWD3.0L 6-cyl4-speed automatic162419$3,550
300ZX 2x2 RWD3.0L 6-cyl5-speed manual152318$3,700

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1989 Nissan 300ZX in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

NHTSA investigations

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 17 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 17 bulletins →

Other model years of the Nissan 300ZX

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
199312112,1280—18—Not enough data
199112124,0000—18—Not enough data
19901980,5000—18—Stable
19899181,0000—18—Not enough data
198825151,2960—18Not compared (before 2008)Stable
198728150,0001—18Not compared (before 2008)Stable
198659163,0001—19Not compared (before 2008)Stable
198575144,0001—18Not compared (before 2008)Stable
198442169,5014—18Not compared (before 2008)Stable

All Nissan 300ZX model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1989 Nissan 300ZX have?

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 1989 Nissan 300ZX as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1989 Nissan 300ZX is reported most often?

Fuel system is named most often, in 7 complaints (78% of the total), followed by engine with 1.

Has the 1989 Nissan 300ZX been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 1989 Nissan 300ZX get?

The EPA rates the 1989 Nissan 300ZX (300ZX, 3.0L 6-cyl) at 18 mpg combined, 15 city and 22 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,700 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 1989 Nissan 300ZX reported?

Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 181,000 miles and the middle half falls between 160,000 and 202,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.