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Nissan 300ZXModel year report

1991 Nissan 300ZX Problems

Complaints
12filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
124,000miles, 1 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 · 16 city / 22 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1991 Nissan 300ZX (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 1991 Nissan 300ZX. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 6 complaints (50% of the total), followed by brakes (3) and fuel system (3). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 124,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 22 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins 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

Transmission and drivetrain: “Automatic transmissions on this cars are frequently breaking which may create sudden lock of rear wheels which may cause spin or slide of car and create accsiddent. Same transmission on Nissan trucks, 240sx, mazda mpv, infiniy j30, i30. This probles happens in about 10th to 15th car. Some people had this problem more than 4 times.”

NHTSA complaint #701549, filed 1998-12

Brakes: “The contact owns a 1988 (na) Nissan 300ZX. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the brakes seized without warning. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the vehicle was working up to specification. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 124,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10732645, filed 2015-07, 124,000 miles

Fuel system: “Fuel injectors leak fuel into the engine compartment. It's an on going problem. Dealer fixed vehicle at 40 thousand miles under warranty. But at 80 thousand miles it is happened again.”

NHTSA complaint #850478, filed 1999-10

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 124,000 and 124,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–100100%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (1 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 124,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

19953199619971998199920012015
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.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 1991 Nissan 300ZX. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
300ZX · coupe not rated3 / –———

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 1991 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 automatic172219$4,350
300ZX RWD3.0L 6-cyl4-speed automatic162218$4,550
300ZX RWD3.0L 6-cyl5-speed manual162218$4,550
300ZX 2x2 RWD3.0L 6-cyl4-speed automatic172219$4,350
300ZX 2x2 RWD3.0L 6-cyl5-speed manual162218$4,550

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 1991 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.

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. 22 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 22 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 1991 Nissan 300ZX have?

NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 1991 Nissan 300ZX as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1991 Nissan 300ZX is reported most often?

Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 6 complaints (50% of the total), followed by brakes with 3.

Has the 1991 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 1991 Nissan 300ZX get?

The EPA rates the 1991 Nissan 300ZX (300ZX, 3.0L 6-cyl) at 18 mpg combined, 16 city and 22 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 1991 Nissan 300ZX reported?

Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 124,000 miles and the middle half falls between 124,000 and 124,000 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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. 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.