Nissan 300zx 1991
Model 300zx made in 1991 by Nissan got 16 consumer complains as well as 7 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and electrical system. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and equipment. The car has one 3.0l engine.
Model 1991
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 3.0L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 19/24/21 | 21/30/24 | Premium | $ 1035 | 1 | 900821 |
| ( 3.0L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 18/24/20 | 20/31/23 | Premium | $ 1088 | 1 | 900821 |
| ( 3.0L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 18/24/20 | 20/31/23 | Premium | $ 1088 | 1 | 900821 |
| ( 3.0L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 18/24/20 | 20/31/23 | Premium | $ 1088 | 1 | 900821 |
| ( 3.0L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 19/24/21 | 21/30/24 | Premium | $ 1035 | 3 | 900821 |
| ( 3.0L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 18/24/20 | 20/31/23 | Premium | $ 1088 | 3 | 900821 |
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| NTB-09-030 | 04/06/2009 | 10030165 | Nissan: 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 mod | 08/12/2009 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| NTB-09-030 | 04/06/2009 | 10030165 | Nissan: 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 mod | 08/12/2009 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | |||||
| NTB-09-030 | 04/06/2009 | 10030165 | Nissan: 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 mod | 08/12/2009 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||||
| NTB94117 | 02/01/1995 | 39162 | Voluntary service campaign on ignition power transistor unit. *tw | 03/17/1995 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | |||||
| NTB-09-129 | 11/17/2009 | 10032506 | Nissan: 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 | 04/07/2010 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| NTB97011 | 01/29/1997 | 52164 | Transmissions detent holes eliminated from adapter plate. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
| TIRES - PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | |||||
| NTB-09-101 | 09/29/2009 | 10031305 | Nissan: tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) warning light on/flashing. no models or model years listed. *pe | 01/04/2010 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 02/06/1997 | |||
| During a frontal impact at speeds of 35 to 45mph, the driver's side air bag did not deploy. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 04/20/1992 | 1 | ||
| Ignition transistor failed prior to manufacturer's recall. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | |||
| 01/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Exhaust return valve failed. *sd | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 04/01/2001 | |||
| There was a constant fuel smell inside vehicle, dealer said fuel injectors had to be replaced.*ak | |||
| The fuel injector's leak and spray gas over the engine. could result in a vehicle fire. dealer has been contacted. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS | |||
| 10/12/1999 | 0 | ||
| 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. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 05/11/2001 | 1 | ||
| Automatic transmission completely failed, u-joints on driveshaft worn out. *yh | |||
| 11/01/1997 | 3 | 07/01/1997 | |
| 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. | |||
| Automatic transmission slipping. *ak | |||
| 04/20/1992 | 1 | ||
| Transmission failure. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT - SEAL | |||
| 01/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Rear axle seal failed. *sd | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||
| 12/23/1994 | 2 | ||
| Clutch master cylinder failed twice, emitting burning odor. *skd | |||
| 04/20/1992 | 4 | ||
| Clutch failed 4 times. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - UNIVERSAL JOINT | |||
| 05/11/2001 | 1 | ||
| Automatic transmission completely failed, u-joints on driveshaft worn out. *yh | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| Rotors warp continuously. had changed five times. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 01/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Master cylinder brake failed, causing loss of fluid. *sd | |||