1984 Nissan 300ZX Recalls, Complaints & Specs
4 safety recalls list the 1984 Nissan 300ZX, and owners have filed 42 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
4 safety recalls for the 1984 Nissan 300ZX
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Floor shift (power train)
Unintended acceleration may occur, for example, when shifting from the park position.
Remedy: Install a shift interlock system which prevents the transmission shift lever from being moved from the park position unless the brake pedal is depressed.
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Switch (exterior lighting)
Impure lubricating grease used in the headlight switches could contaminate one or more contact points. Operation of the headlights could be delayed or not light when the switch is turned on or when the dimmer switch is operated. Consequence of defect: loss of head lights while driving could result in a vehicle accident.
Remedy: Replace headlight switch as necessary.
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Master cylinder (service brakes)
Brakes may fail suddenly when applied. Components within the master cylinder may be expelled because a clip which retains them may not be properly installed.
Remedy: A new "c" clip will be installed at no charge.
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Latch (latches/locks/linkages)
The hood latch may fail to hold the hood in position due to a misalignment of the secondary hood latch. This condition is due to a deformation of the hood during manufacture.
Remedy: Dealers will install a new secondary latch at no charge.
42 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1984 Nissan 300ZX have filed 42 complaints with NHTSA; 22 describe a fire. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 169,501 miles. Complaints peaked in 1996 with 14 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Fuel injectors leak into the engine, causing vehicle to have low fuel pressure which can result in a fire.*ak”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 8, 2003 · Fuel system, gasoline
“NHTSA recall 85-v-021-000:impure lubricating grease used in the headlight switches could contaminate one or more contact points. Operation of the headlights could be delayed or no light when the switc”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 9, 2003 · Exterior lighting
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1984 Nissan 300ZX (300ZX 2x2). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 17–20 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 15–18 / 20–24 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Subcompact Cars, Two Seaters |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Nissan 300ZX model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Nissan 300ZX model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 Nissan 300ZX | 0 | 1 |
| 1984 Nissan 300ZX | 4 | 42 |
| 1985 Nissan 300ZX | 1 | 75 |
| 1986 Nissan 300ZX | 1 | 59 |
| 1987 Nissan 300ZX | 1 | 28 |
| 1988 Nissan 300ZX | 0 | 25 |
| 1989 Nissan 300ZX | 0 | 9 |
| 1990 Nissan 300ZX | 0 | 19 |
| 1991 Nissan 300ZX | 0 | 12 |
| 1992 Nissan 300ZX | 0 | 3 |
| 1993 Nissan 300ZX | 0 | 12 |
| 1994 Nissan 300ZX | 0 | 4 |
| 1995 Nissan 300ZX | 0 | 4 |
| 1996 Nissan 300ZX | 0 | 2 |
Checking a specific 1984 Nissan 300ZX
How do I know if my 1984 Nissan 300ZX has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 4 campaigns currently list the 1984 Nissan 300ZX; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Nissan dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 83V125000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.