CarRecallWatchThe 1988 Nissan 300ZX has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA, including 16 fires.
The most-reported problem area is Fuel System, Gasoline (18 reports).
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25Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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1988 Nissan 300ZX recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 1988 Nissan 300ZX.
Most common 1988 Nissan 300ZX problems
Problem areas named in the 25 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 18 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
What owners report
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.
WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED DRIVER NOTICED FLUID LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. ALSO, DRIVER SMELLED FUEL COMING FROM THE REAR. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE FUEL INJECTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
THE DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO HONOR THE RECALL FOR THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, UNTIL THEY RECEIVED PERMISSION FROM NISSAN. RECALL # 95I006000. *JB
1988 Nissan 300ZX questions
Does the 1988 Nissan 300ZX have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1988 Nissan 300ZX at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 1988 Nissan 300ZX?
Based on 25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel System, Gasoline (18), Engine And Engine Cooling (3), Electrical System (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 1988 Nissan 300ZX 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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