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1990 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 | Premium | 17 | 22 | 19 | 468 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 16 | 22 | 18 | 494 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 16 | 22 | 18 | 494 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 16 | 22 | 18 | 494 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
No NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model year in our latest refresh.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
24 complaints filed by owners for this model year (3 involving a crash, 1 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 1990 Nissan 300ZX?
EPA figures for the 1990 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 1990 Nissan 300ZX?
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on record for the 1990 Nissan 300ZX in our latest data refresh.
What are common problems with the 1990 Nissan 300ZX?
Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA for the 1990 Nissan 300ZX, most often about: Fuel System, Gasoline, Engine And Engine Cooling, Power Train. 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.