1985 Nissan 300ZX vs 1987 Nissan 300ZX
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1985 Nissan 300ZX | 1987 Nissan 300ZX |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 75 | 28 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 3 | 4 |
| Investigations | 2 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 55 | 19 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 16–19 | 18–19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan 300ZX | Nissan 300ZX |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 49 | 18 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 15 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 4 | 6 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 0 |
| Power Train | 4 | 1 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 |
1985 Nissan 300ZX
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.