The 1985 Nissan 300zx has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 183,519 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 89 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. Last updated July 5, 2026.
UNINTENDED ACCELERATION MAY OCCUR, FOR EXAMPLE, WHEN SHIFTING FROM THE PARK POSITION.
THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
INSTALL A SHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEM WHICH PREVENTS THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER FROM BEING MOVED FROM THE PARK POSITION UNLESS THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“I was told there had been a safety recall for the 1985 nissan 300zx, so I tried to look it up online without success, and then called nissan to find out if the repairs had ever been done, since I bought the vehicle used and have no repair records. They said if the vehicle was more than 11 years…”
“Tl*the contact owns a 1985 nissan 300zx. Approximately ten minutes after starting the vehicle, there was an explosion in the engine compartment. The fire destroyed the vehicle. The dealer has not inspected the vehicle. A police report was filed. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously…”
“Tl*the contact owns a 1985 nissan 300zx. While driving 65 mph, the contact heard a loud noise coming from the engine. He opened the hood and noticed flames coming from the fuel injectors. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The dealer acknowledged recall number 95i006000 (fuel system,…”
“Nissan 300zx 1985 engine wiring and component wiring interior. Wiring is brittle, becomes hot. And breaks very easy.the engine is in excellent condition running wise , the wiring to components brittle breaks easily. I feel that this could be a fire hazard. And a safety defect. *tr”
“Transmission went out. *ak”
“The vehicle experienced the same defect as stated in recall 95 I 006 000. Regarding the fuel injection system. *jb”
“Recall 95 I 006 000/fuel injection system: consumer contacted manufacturer, who informed consumer that his vehicle was involved in this recall. After taking vehicle into dealer shop for second time, dealer refused to do recall repairs. Feel free to provide any further information concerning this…”
“Tl*the contact owns a 1985 nissan 300zx. The contact smells a strong odor of gasoline followed by a hesitation in the vehicle. He took the vehicle to a dealer and they stated that the fuel injectors and related hoses were leaking and needed to be repaired. The manufacturer stated that the vin was…”
SUMMARY: ODI HAS SENT FOUR IRS TO NISSAN (11/29/84, 10/10/85, 4/9/86, &11/14/86).ETF HAS TESTED 6 NISSAN VEHICLES AND WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATESUDDEN ACCEL.ODI INSPECTED 9 VEHICLES AND ALL OPERATED NORMALLY.ALL15 VEHICLES WERE REPORTED TO HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN SUDDEN ACCELERATIONINCIDENTS.ANALYSIS: THERE ARE THREE…
AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS CLOSING REPORT IS INCLUDED IN THE PUBLIC FILE.SERVICE CAMPAIGN 95I-006.
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1985 Nissan 300zx as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.