Tl* 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.
The worst 1991 Nissan 300ZX problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Transmission6
- Brakes3
- Fuel system3
- Airbags1
- Electrical1
Problems by type
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- Transmission6
- Brakes3
- Fuel system3
- Airbags1
- Electrical1
- Engine1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1991 Nissan 300ZX 24
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Diagnosis of vehicle pull (DRIFT) and/or steering wheel off-center
- 12 volt battery testing for in-service vehicles service information
- Silicone-based lubricant or grease CAN damage electrical components service information
- Vehicle key not detected / authenticated, engine will not start
- Intelligent key replacement or swapping between vehicles
- Windshield cracking
- Removing foreign material from the window glass
- Wheel bearing collision damage
- Strut and shock absorber replacement guidelines
- Air bag deployment procedure
What 1991 Nissan 300ZX owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
There was a constant fuel smell inside vehicle, dealer said fuel injectors had to be replaced.
Automatic transmission completely failed, u-joints on driveshaft worn out.
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.
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.
The fuel injector's leak and spray gas over the engine. Could result in a vehicle fire. Dealer has been contacted.
During a frontal impact at speeds of 35 to 45mph, the driver's side air bag did not deploy.
Automatic transmission slipping.
Rotors warp continuously. Had changed five times.
Master cylinder brake failed, causing loss of fluid.
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Questions about the 1991 Nissan 300ZX
Is the 1991 Nissan 300ZX reliable?
Owners have filed 12 complaints about the 1991 Nissan 300ZX, 3.0 times a typical 300ZX model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1991 Nissan 300ZX?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 6 complaints. Next is brakes (3).
How many recalls does the 1991 Nissan 300ZX have?
No recalls on record.
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