FaultScore

1984 Nissan 300ZX engine problems

13 of the 86 complaints about the 1984 Nissan 300ZX are about the engine — 15% of everything reported for this model year.

F

13

Complaints

0

Crashes

3

Fires

0

Injuries

Exactly what failed

Engine 4 30.8%
Gasoline 4 30.8%
Radiator Assembly 2 15.4%
Exhaust System 1 7.7%
Cooling System 1 7.7%
Turbo/Supercharger 1 7.7%

What owners said

Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.

Clinton, IA

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

BOLTS STRIPPED IN THE EXHAUST SYSTEM.

NHTSA complaint #603361 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Clinton, IA

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

TIMING BELT FAILED.

NHTSA complaint #603361 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Clinton, IA

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

WATER PUMP FAILED.

NHTSA complaint #603361 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Clinton, IA

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

RADIATOR CAP FAILED.

NHTSA complaint #603361 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Clinton, IA

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

THERMOSTAT FAILED.

NHTSA complaint #603361 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Clinton, IA

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

TURBO NOT PROVIDING BOOST DUE TO LACK OF OIL.

NHTSA complaint #603361 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Clinton, IA

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

OIL PRESSURE SWITCH FAILED.

NHTSA complaint #603361 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Clinton, IA

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

ENGINE LEAKING OIL.

NHTSA complaint #603361 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Clinton, IA

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED.

NHTSA complaint #603361 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Fairfax, VA

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

VALVE COVER GASKET LEAKS OIL.

NHTSA complaint #504450 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Wichita, KS Fire

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SON WAS DRIVING VEHICLE, VEHICLE AT STOP LIGHT TO MAKE TURN, CAUGHT FIRE WHILE WAI*AKTING

NHTSA complaint #980131 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Wichita, KS Fire

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SON WAS DRIVING VEHICLE, VEHICLE AT STOP LIGHT TO MAKE TURN, CAUGHT FIRE WHILE WAI*AKTING

NHTSA complaint #980131 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

NEW Monmou, NJ Fire

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.

NHTSA complaint #480263 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Other 1984 Nissan 300ZX problems

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