1985 Nissan 300ZX
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1985 Nissan 300ZX. Newest first.
This IS not a safety recall campaign in accordance with federal regulation 573. however, it IS deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. the campaign will replace the fuel injectors and related hoses of affected vehicles which could leak.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Fuel leaks in the engine could result in a fire.
Remedy
Nissan dealers will replace the fuel injectors and related hoses on the affected vehicles.
Unintended acceleration may occur, for example, when shifting from the park position.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could result in a vehicle accident.
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.
Owner complaints
75 complaints1 involved a crash55 involved a fire4 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Unknown or other
I was told there had been a safety recall for the 1985 nissan 300zx, so I tried to look it up online without success, and then called nissan to find out if the repairs had ever been done, since I bought the vehicle used and have no repair records. they said if the vehicle was more than 11 years…
I was told there had been a safety recall for the 1985 nissan 300zx, so I tried to look it up online without success, and then called nissan to find out if the repairs had ever been done, since I bought the vehicle used and have no repair records. they said if the vehicle was more than 11 years old, they "de-archive" the data from their database, and therefore my vin will not come up in their records. they said it has no "active recalls" on it, but couldn't tell me if the repairs from the 2 recalls on that model had ever been done. IS there any way for me to find out if those repairs were ever done? I'm afraid to drive the car now, not knowing if it IS safe or not, and nissan won't help. this seems like a very poor way of operating. I can't believe it IS legal for them to lose records on cars they have recalled. thanks for any help you can give.
- Engine and engine cooling
Nissan 300zx 1985 engine wiring and component wiring interior. Wiring IS brittle, becomes hot. And breaks very easy.the engine IS in excellent condition running wise , the wiring to components brittle breaks easily. I feel that this could be a fire hazard. And a safety defect. *Tr
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
Tl*the contact owns a 1985 nissan 300zx. the contact smells a strong odor of gasoline followed by a hesitation in the vehicle. he took the vehicle to a dealer and they stated that the fuel injectors and related hoses were leaking and needed to be repaired. the manufacturer stated that the vin…
Tl*the contact owns a 1985 nissan 300zx. the contact smells a strong odor of gasoline followed by a hesitation in the vehicle. he took the vehicle to a dealer and they stated that the fuel injectors and related hoses were leaking and needed to be repaired. the manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign ID number 95i006000 (fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system). the contact would have to assume financial liability for the repair cost, which exceeded $2,000. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was 120,000 and current mileage was 145,000. updated 11/14/08. *Lj updated 11/18/08*jb
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
Tl*the contact owns a 1985 nissan 300zx. while driving 65 mph, the contact heard a loud noise coming from the engine. he opened the hood and noticed flames coming from the fuel injectors. the vehicle was towed to the dealer. the dealer acknowledged recall number 95i006000 (fuel system…
Tl*the contact owns a 1985 nissan 300zx. while driving 65 mph, the contact heard a loud noise coming from the engine. he opened the hood and noticed flames coming from the fuel injectors. the vehicle was towed to the dealer. the dealer acknowledged recall number 95i006000 (fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system), however, they refused to repair the vehicle because there were no service records available. as of july 31, 2007, the vehicle has not been repaired. the current and failure mileages were 199,849. updated 09/05/07.*jb
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Tl*the contact owns a 1985 nissan 300zx. approximately ten minutes after starting the vehicle, there was an explosion in the engine compartment. the fire destroyed the vehicle. the dealer has not inspected the vehicle. a police report was filed. the contact stated that the vehicle was…
Tl*the contact owns a 1985 nissan 300zx. approximately ten minutes after starting the vehicle, there was an explosion in the engine compartment. the fire destroyed the vehicle. the dealer has not inspected the vehicle. a police report was filed. the contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired in january of 2007 under recall number 95i006000 (fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system). the current and failure mileages were 168,000.
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Transmission went out. *Ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
The vehicle experienced the same defect as stated in recall 95 I 006 000. Regarding the fuel injection system. *Jb
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Vehicle speed control
This vehicle has been brought into two nissan dealerships four or more times for the same safety defect. it has also been to a "z-doctor" who was unable to repair it.the car hesitates and then surges when warming up. now when driving on the freeway, the accelerator will occasionally stick at the…
This vehicle has been brought into two nissan dealerships four or more times for the same safety defect. it has also been to a "z-doctor" who was unable to repair it.the car hesitates and then surges when warming up. now when driving on the freeway, the accelerator will occasionally stick at the wide open position, which IS extremely dangerous. I have to immediately disengage the engine from the power train or a serious accident will result. The defroster/heater/a/c nows doesn't work (after picking it up from the dealer). the dealer and nissan of north america IS unwilling to make the necessary repairs, despite it being such a safety hazard.*ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
Recall 95 I 006 000/fuel injection system: consumer contacted manufacturer, who informed consumer that his vehicle was involved in this recall. after taking vehicle into dealer shop for second time, dealer refused to do recall repairs. Feel free to provide any further information concerning this matter.*ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system · Vehicle speed control › Linkages
Fuel leaks near injectors does not run properly.unintended acceleration when shifting from park position. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
Engine caught fire due to a split injector cable and a spark from the battery. I just had it checked out that summer.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
Recall repair (95i-006) was completed and failed causing extensive damage to engine. Mjs
- Equipment › Electrical
George lewis battery cables defective. Same color clam should be connected to similar electrical potential points. use of defective set of jumper cables probably caused electrical components to overheat, causing fire.
- Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
Accelerator pedal locked-up / stuck causing engine to race. consumer put vehicle into neutral, decelerating, but the pedal didn't come down, requiring mechanic to turn the vehicle off. *ak *yc
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
All failures occurred just after the fuel injection recall work was performed in late 1996. after the fuel injection system was replaced per the safety recall, the car was very difficult to start if the weather was hot or the engine was hot from running. the engine failed a few months later in…
All failures occurred just after the fuel injection recall work was performed in late 1996. after the fuel injection system was replaced per the safety recall, the car was very difficult to start if the weather was hot or the engine was hot from running. the engine failed a few months later in feb 1997. the original fuel injection system never had failed and I was experiencing no mechanical problems. I only had the recall work performed because I was told it was a safety hazard. the car has not worked properly since then. the dealership I bought the car from in 1985 (new) worked on the car for over 2 years, replacing many other parts that nissan corporation claimed was the cause of the starting problems. none of these changes fixed the problem. in extremely hot weather the newly replaced engine (cost: $4,200) died on the freeway, at freeway speeds in excess of 60 mph on 3 occasions. at that point, nissan refused to work on the car any more and I have not been able to drive it due to the safety hazard presented. I had to buy a used car for transportation to work. nissan corporation continues to deny the problems are related to the fuel injection recall campaign work and will not accept responsibility for the problems caused by the recall work.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Injectors
Engine fire caused by fuel injectors leaking gas onto hot engine.
- Vehicle speed control
Throttle boot broke away and became lodged within the accelerator system, sudden acceleration resulting in vehicle accident.(attorney for consumer).
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Injectors
Fuel injectors failed.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Engine fire causing damage to home, vehicle and business.
- Exterior lighting › Fog lights · Steering › Rack and pinion
Rack and pinion steering leaking.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
While vehicle was parked with the ignition off it caught on fire in the engine compartment. The vehicle has not been repaired. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
The vehicle has caught on fire due to the recall of the fuel injecters. the owner just received the recall notice on march 6, 1997 and the fire happened last year. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
Fuel injection system leak caused fire.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Injectors
Fuel injectors malfunctioned twice, once causing fire.
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (prndl)
Transmission indicator/lever recall repairs not fully completed/nissan used driver's reimbursement to pay for repairs. (87v-098). *ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Fuel injector assembly leakage
An engineering analysis closing report IS included in the public file.service campaign 95i-006.
- Sudden acceleration
Summary: odi has sent four irs to nissan (11/29/84, 10/10/85, 4/9/86, &11/14/86).etf has tested 6 nissan vehicles and was unable to duplicatesudden accel.odi inspected 9 vehicles and all operated normally.all15 vehicles were reported to have been involved in sudden accelerationincidents.analysis: there are three…
Summary: odi has sent four irs to nissan (11/29/84, 10/10/85, 4/9/86, &11/14/86).etf has tested 6 nissan vehicles and was unable to duplicatesudden accel.odi inspected 9 vehicles and all operated normally.all15 vehicles were reported to have been involved in sudden accelerationincidents.analysis: there are three possible causes of sa. (1) the driver pushed onthe accelerator instead of the brake pedal, (2) the vehicle was unrespon-sive to the drivers initial application of accelerator pedal pressureso the driver presses harder and the vehicle suddenly and unexpectedlyaccelerates at a faster rate than anticipated and with the close proximityof other cars or buildings the driver IS unable to recover in time toavoid an accident, (3) floor mat bunches up and interfereswith accelerator pedal.status:by letter dated 6/29/87, nissan announced the recall of183,519 vehicles (87v-098) to install a shift interlock kit.an auditsurvey of the recall will be initiated by nhtsa in the fall of 1988.nhtsa wrote to nissan on may 24, 1988 concerning the effectiveness of theshift-lock device installed during recall campaign 87v-098.a responseis due on august 16, 1988.===
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10032506Nissan: vent control valve replacement. When replacing the evap canister vent control valve for reason: use the one listed on page 2; for vent control valve replacement procedure, refer to the appropriate section of the electronic service manuals (esm; when installing the new valve, do not add any lube to its o ring; for frontier (D40 series) only, install the protector listed in parts information. Includes 2005-09 frontier. Updated 12/8/10.
- 10031305Nissan: tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light on/flashing. No models or model years listed. Updated on 08-11-2011.
- 10030165Nissan: the 12 volt battery IS an important part of the vehicle electrical system and IS required to stay connected when the engine IS running. To prevent damage to vehicle electronic components follow the instructions/cautions. No model years listed.
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