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BrakesPart report

1990 Nissan 300ZX Brakes Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
16%of 19 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 1990 Nissan 300ZX, 16% of the 19 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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.

“Excessive shake and steering wheel vibration while brakes were applied. Have turned rotors twice and replaced brake pads. Problem will disappear for about 1 month then will start again.”

NHTSA complaint #703286, filed 1999-02

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1993217%
1991325%
1990316%
198714%
198425%

Other parts of the 1990 Nissan 300ZX

Engine cooling
6 complaints
Fuel system
5 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1990 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