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1987 Nissan 300ZX
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 19 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.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 22 | 18 | 494 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 24 | 19 | 468 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 16 | 23 | 18 | 494 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 16 | 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.
UNINTENDED ACCELERATION MAY OCCUR, FOR EXAMPLE, WHEN SHIFTING FROM THE PARK POSITION.
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)
30 complaints filed by owners for this model year (1 involving a crash, 20 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 1987 Nissan 300ZX?
EPA figures for the 1987 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 1987 Nissan 300ZX?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 1987 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 1987 Nissan 300ZX?
Owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA for the 1987 Nissan 300ZX, most often about: Fuel System, Gasoline, Electrical System, Seat Belts. 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.