1981 Nissan 280Z Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 1981 Nissan 280Z has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Fuel System, Gasoline (1 report).

1Recalls
2Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your 280Z?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1981 Nissan 280Z recalls

Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Floor Shift

Recall 87V098Jul 6, 1987183,519 vehicles affected

Most common 1981 Nissan 280Z problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Vehicle Speed Control1

What owners report

2002-09-18, Vehicle Speed Control
AT ANY TIME OR ANY SPEED GAS PEDAL GETS SUCK TO THE FLOOR. THE CAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM IS UNKNOWN. *AK CONSUMER STATES THE VEHICLE WENT TO FULL THROTTLE WHILE DRIVING WITH CRUISE CONTROL OR WHEN THE VEHICLE START. *YH
1997-07-17, Fuel System, Gasoline
FUEL INJECTORS STARTED LEAKING FUEL INTO ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

1981 Nissan 280Z questions

Does the 1981 Nissan 280Z have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1981 Nissan 280Z: Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Floor Shift. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1981 Nissan 280Z?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel System, Gasoline (1), Vehicle Speed Control (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1981 Nissan 280Z has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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