Nissan 300zx 1993

Model 300zx made in 1993 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 1993

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 3.0L) 6Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsRWD18/23/2020/30/24Premium$ 10501920901
( 3.0L) 6Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsRWD18/24/2020/30/24Premium$ 10501920901
( 3.0L) 6Manual, 5 gearsRWD18/24/2020/30/23Premium$ 10501920901
( 3.0L) 6Manual, 5 gearsRWD18/24/2020/30/23Premium$ 10501920901
( 3.0L) 6Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsRWD18/23/2020/30/24Premium$ 10503920901
( 3.0L) 6Manual, 5 gearsRWD18/24/2020/30/23Premium$ 10503920901

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NTB-09-03004/06/200910030165Nissan: 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 mod08/12/2009
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY
NTB-09-03004/06/200910030165Nissan: 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 mod08/12/2009
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES
NTB-09-03004/06/200910030165Nissan: 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 mod08/12/2009
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION
NTB9411702/01/199539162Voluntary service campaign on ignition power transistor unit. *tw03/17/1995
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
NTB-09-12911/17/200910032506Nissan: 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 service04/07/2010
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NTB9701101/29/199752164Transmissions detent holes eliminated from adapter plate. *jd07/17/1997
TIRES - PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
NTB-09-10109/29/200910031305Nissan: tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) warning light on/flashing. no models or model years listed. *pe01/04/2010

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
AIR BAGS
10/30/1998106/01/1995
 Car struck head on (40mph). airbag did not deploy.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
02/14/2011208000
 Tl-the contact owns a 1993 nissan 300zx. while the vehicle was parked he was locked inside of the vehicle on the drivers side for 5 to 8 minutes. he stated the windows, doors, steering, ignition and transmission were locked. the vehicle has a partial glass t-top and two people were outside but there was nothing they could do. he stated the drivers side latch some how released. the contact stated there was a light illuminating on the dashboard reading security. the vehicle had not been taken to the dealer for the failure. he called the dealer and the manufacturer and the manufacturer advised him to take the vehicle to the dealer for the failure. the contact filed a complaint with the manufacturer. the approximate failure and current mileages were 208,000. vw
11/18/200380000506/09/2003
 Bought the car 3 years ago and have since replaced the engine & transmission with approx 80,000 miles on it. engine just locked down for unknown reasons while driving and had to be replaced. tranmission went completly out while driving at 55mph and had to be replaced. car will still sometimes just cut off while driving. this is a very unsafe vehile and is a money trap. spent approx. $9,000 in 1 year in repairs!
10/15/200335528103/21/1996
 The power transistor on this car is prone to failure. this results in the engine shutting off completely, leaving the driver with no power, greatly reduced steering and braking, making the car hard to control. a real hazard during merging into high speed traffic and in cornering. the company had a voluntary program to replace these, but the redesigned part also fails. in my case it only lasted 15,000 miles!*ak
08/01/1998103/01/1993
 Vehicle had cut off, loss all of its power, electrical. just would not start, and i did not know what had happened. i had contacted the dealer, and they stated that i had to bring the vehicle in for a (recall)? the vehicle had to be brought in when it had reached a certain amount of mileage. that information was not in the manual, and is this problem going to happen again?
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
11/18/200380000506/09/2003
 Bought the car 3 years ago and have since replaced the engine & transmission with approx 80,000 miles on it. engine just locked down for unknown reasons while driving and had to be replaced. tranmission went completly out while driving at 55mph and had to be replaced. car will still sometimes just cut off while driving. this is a very unsafe vehile and is a money trap. spent approx. $9,000 in 1 year in repairs!
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
10/01/1999
 Speakers cut out and any point, for such a high dollar car this should be recalled. *ak
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
08/30/1999307/01/1998
 Three fuel injectors failed on two separate occasions. transmission failed for no know reason at 72000 miles, purchases car w/56000 miles. it is an automatic transmission and i take great care of this car. i purchased car at this dealership and my confidence is low with them. *ak
OTHER
08/16/1998
 Owner requesting any recall information.
PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL - MECHANICAL
04/03/2000
 Consumer was traveling about 70mph and vehicle rolled down a hill and hit a tree because emergency brake didn't hold. *ak
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
11/18/200380000506/09/2003
 Bought the car 3 years ago and have since replaced the engine & transmission with approx 80,000 miles on it. engine just locked down for unknown reasons while driving and had to be replaced. tranmission went completly out while driving at 55mph and had to be replaced. car will still sometimes just cut off while driving. this is a very unsafe vehile and is a money trap. spent approx. $9,000 in 1 year in repairs!
03/15/2000104/01/1996
 Transmission burned up due to a design issue with the transmission cooling filter. the filter is located in the radiator and if it gets clogged there is no way of knowing until the transmission burns up. most cars should have cooling filter external to radiator where it can be serviced. this problem is of design and nissan had no recalls concerning this problem. total cost was $3000 with an external cooler added. there are two other people who had the same problem that i know. all at roughly the same milage. *ak
08/30/1999307/01/1998
 Three fuel injectors failed on two separate occasions. transmission failed for no know reason at 72000 miles, purchases car w/56000 miles. it is an automatic transmission and i take great care of this car. i purchased car at this dealership and my confidence is low with them. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
02/19/1999
 Braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance which may result in a crash. please provide further information. *ak

Car dealers selling


StateCityZipNamePhone
GADULUTHGWINNETT PLACE NISSAN
PALANCASTER17520LANCASTER NISSAN717-569-1333