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1984 Nissan 300ZX

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 20 MPG.

The Nissan 300ZX is a sports car that was produced across two different generations. As with all other versions of the Z, the 300ZX was sold within the Japanese domestic market under the name Fairlady Z.

Nissan 300ZX
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Fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionFuelCityHighwayCombinedCO2 g/mi
3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 20 17 523
3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 16 20 18 494
3.0L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 16 22 18 494
3.0L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 18 24 20 444
3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 20 17 523
3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 16 20 18 494
3.0L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 18 24 20 444
3.0L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 16 22 18 494

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

5 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 83V125000

THE HOOD LATCH MAY FAIL TO HOLD THE HOOD IN POSITION DUE TO A MISALIGNMENT OF THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH. THIS CONDITION IS DUE TO A DEFORMATION OF THE HOOD DURING MANUFACTURE.

Campaign 84V057000

BRAKES MAY FAIL SUDDENLY WHEN APPLIED. COMPONENTS WITHIN THE MASTER CYLINDER MAY BE EXPELLED BECAUSE A CLIP WHICH RETAINS THEM MAY NOT BE PROPERLY INSTALLED.

Campaign 85V021000

IMPURE LUBRICATING GREASE USED IN THE HEADLIGHT SWITCHES COULD CONTAMINATE ONE OR MORE CONTACT POINTS. OPERATION OF THE HEADLIGHTS COULD BE DELAYED OR NOT LIGHT WHEN THE SWITCH IS TURNED ON OR WHEN THE DIMMER SWITCH IS OPERATED. CONSEQUENCE OF DEF

Campaign 87V098000

UNINTENDED ACCELERATION MAY OCCUR, FOR EXAMPLE, WHEN SHIFTING FROM THE PARK POSITION.

Campaign 95I006000

THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATION 573. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. THE CAMPAIGN WILL REPLACE THE FUEL INJECTORS AND RELATED HOSES OF AFFECTED VEHICLES WHICH COULD LEAK.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

86 complaints filed by owners for this model year (0 involving a crash, 24 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Fuel System, Gasoline 38 Engine And Engine Cooling 13 Electrical System 8

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 1984 Nissan 300ZX?

EPA figures for the 1984 Nissan 300ZX reach 20 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1984 Nissan 300ZX?

NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 1984 Nissan 300ZX. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 1984 Nissan 300ZX?

Owners have filed 86 complaints with NHTSA for the 1984 Nissan 300ZX, most often about: Fuel System, Gasoline, Engine And Engine Cooling, Electrical System. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.