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Nissan 300ZX years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 56 complaints about the Nissan 300ZX since 1990. The 1990 model year has 19 complaints, more than any other year, led by engine and fuel system problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
56
Recalls
0
Worst year
1990
Model years
1990-1996

Nissan 300ZX years to avoid

No model year of the Nissan 300ZX stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Nissan 300ZX years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Nissan 300ZX complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

1990199119921993199419951996

How we calculate this

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Most common Nissan 300ZX problems

All model years combined.

  • Transmission
    17
  • Fuel system
    10
  • Engine
    10
  • Brakes
    8
  • Electrical
    7
  • Airbags
    4
  • Body
    3
  • Steering
    2
  • Locks
    2
  • Tires
    1
  • Suspension
    1
  • Acceleration
    1

Nissan 300ZX problems year by year

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
1996-2Acceleration01
1995-4Transmission00
1994-4Airbags01
1993-12Electrical02
1992-3Airbags01
1991-12Transmission01
1990-19Engine03

Recalls 0

No recalls on record for this model year.

Questions about the Nissan 300ZX

What years of the Nissan 300ZX should you avoid?

No single model year of the Nissan 300ZX has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Nissan 300ZX?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Nissan 300ZX?

Transmission, with 17 complaints across all years, followed by fuel system (10) and engine (10).

How many recalls does the Nissan 300ZX have?

No recalls on record.

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