1991 Nissan 300zx Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1991 Nissan 300zx. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
4
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
2
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
2
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
1
1crashes1injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
1
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
1
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT
1
SERVICE BRAKES
1
Total complaints17

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Tl* the contact owns a 1988 (na) nissan 300zx. While driving approximately 35 mph, the brakes seized without warning. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the vehicle was working up to specification. The manufacturer was not notified. The…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2015-07-05

“Automatic transmission completely failed, u-joints on driveshaft worn out. *yh”

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION · reported 2001-05-11

“Automatic transmission completely failed, u-joints on driveshaft worn out. *yh”

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT · reported 2001-05-11

“There was a constant fuel smell inside vehicle, dealer said fuel injectors had to be replaced.*ak”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM · reported 2001-04-01

“Fuel injectors leak fuel into the engine compartment. It's an on going problem. Dealer fixed vehicle at 40 thousand miles under warranty. But at 80 thousand miles it is happened again. *ak”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS · reported 1999-10-12

“Automatic transmissions on this cars are frequently breaking which may create sudden lock of rear wheels which may cause spin or slide of car and create accsiddent. Same transmission on nissan trucks, 240sx, mazda mpv, infiniy j30, i30. This probles happens in about 10th to 15th car. Some people…”

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION · reported 1997-11-01

“During a frontal impact at speeds of 35 to 45mph, the driver's side air bag did not deploy. *ak”

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL · reported 1997-02-06

“Clutch master cylinder failed twice, emitting burning odor. *skd”

POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY · reported 1994-12-23
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1991 Nissan 300zx as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.