What is the fuel economy of a 1985 Nissan 300ZX?

EPA figures for the 1985 Nissan 300ZX reach 19 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1985 Nissan 300ZX?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 1985 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 1985 Nissan 300ZX?

Owners have filed 71 complaints with NHTSA for the 1985 Nissan 300ZX, most often about: Fuel System, Gasoline, Engine And Engine Cooling, Vehicle Speed Control. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Nissan · 1985

1985 Nissan 300ZX

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 19 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
3.0L 6-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	15	20	17	523
3.0L 6-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	15	21	17	523
3.0L 6-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	16	22	18	494
3.0L 6-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	15	18	16	555
3.0L 6-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	15	20	17	523
3.0L 6-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	15	20	17	523
3.0L 6-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	17	23	19	468
3.0L 6-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	15	22	18	494

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

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

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)

71 complaints filed by owners for this model year (2 involving a crash, 56 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Fuel System, Gasoline 42 Engine And Engine Cooling 14 Vehicle Speed Control 7

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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.