1981 DATSUN 280Z — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1981 DATSUN 280Z
The 1981 DATSUN 280Z has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problem area is the Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1981 DATSUN 280Z
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1981 DATSUN 280Z. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1981 DATSUN 280Z
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1981 DATSUN 280Z. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
FUEL INJECTORS FAIL, CAUSING LEAKING FUMES TO ENTER VEHICLE.
FUEL INJECTORS FAIL LEAKING FUEL ONTO HOT INTAKE MAINFOLD, CAUSING THE FUEL RESIDUE TO BOIL AND FILL THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WITH FUMES. THIS IS A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD. VEHICLE SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN RECALL FOR 1984 TO 1989 DATSUN MODELS.
Safety Rating for the 1981 DATSUN 280Z
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1981 DATSUN 280Z in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1981 DATSUN 280Z
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1981 DATSUN 280Z
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DATSUN 280Z
- 1981 DATSUN 280Z (current)
- 1982 DATSUN 280Z — 1 complaint
- 1983 DATSUN 280Z — 1 complaint
Other DATSUN Models
- DATSUN DATSUN — 14 total complaints
- DATSUN MAXIMA — 8 total complaints
- DATSUN 200SX — 2 total complaints
- DATSUN 620 — 1 total complaint
- DATSUN DATSUN TRUCK — 1 total complaint
- DATSUN HLG620 — 1 total complaint
- DATSUN 210 — 0 total complaints
- DATSUN 610 — 0 total complaints