1988 NISSAN 300ZX — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
29
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1988 NISSAN 300ZX
The 1988 NISSAN 300ZX has received a total of 29 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Nissan North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System (11 complaints), Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors (5 complaints), and Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 1988 NISSAN 300ZX
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1988 NISSAN 300ZX, potentially affecting up to 686,649 vehicles.
Recall 95I006000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
| 686,649 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1988 NISSAN 300ZX
29 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1988 NISSAN 300ZX. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System | 11 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinedelivery | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE CAR WOULD LOSE POWER WHEN YOU HIT THE GAS. WOULDN'T DIE BUT WOULD SPUTTER AND THEN THE BATTERY WOULD DIE
THE CAR WOULD LOSE POWER WHEN YOU HIT THE GAS. WOULDN'T DIE BUT WOULD SPUTTER AND THEN THE BATTERY WOULD DIE
THE CAR WOULD LOSE POWER WHEN YOU HIT THE GAS. WOULDN'T DIE BUT WOULD SPUTTER AND THEN THE BATTERY WOULD DIE
FUEL INJECTOR LEAKED AND CAR CAUGHT FIRE WHILE DRIVING I ALMOST BLEW UP IN THE CAR REPORTED IT TO NISSAN AND TOLD THEM THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS AND THEY REFUSED TO FIX IT.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1988 NISSAN 300ZX. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE CONTACT SMELLED GAS FUMES AND NOTICED SMOKE RISING UNDER THE HOOD. HE PULLED OVER, OPENED THE HOOD, AND FLAMES ERUPTED FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT GAS LEAKED FROM THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, WHICH CAUSED THE FAILURE. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 95I006000). AS OF NOVEMBER 15, 2007, THE DEALER HAD NOT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 224,000.
View all Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System complaints →
Safety Rating for the 1988 NISSAN 300ZX
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1988 NISSAN 300ZX in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1988 NISSAN 300ZX
Nissan North America, Inc. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1988 NISSAN 300ZX. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
P5137A — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
In 1996, Nissan launched a Voluntary Service Campaign on certain vehicles to replace the fuel injectors and related hoses. Parts for this campaign are no longer available. This customer initiative and the campaign is no longer active.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1988 NISSAN 300ZX
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the NISSAN 300ZX
- 1983 NISSAN 300ZX — 1 complaint
- 1984 NISSAN 300ZX — 86 complaints
- 1985 NISSAN 300ZX — 89 complaints
- 1986 NISSAN 300ZX — 66 complaints
- 1987 NISSAN 300ZX — 30 complaints
- 1988 NISSAN 300ZX (current)
- 1989 NISSAN 300ZX — 11 complaints
- 1990 NISSAN 300ZX — 24 complaints
- 1991 NISSAN 300ZX — 17 complaints
- 1992 NISSAN 300ZX — 6 complaints
- 1993 NISSAN 300ZX — 16 complaints
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