1989 Nissan 300zx Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1989 Nissan 300zx. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
4
2fires
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
2
ENGINE
1
EQUIPMENT
1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
POWER TRAIN
1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1
Total complaints11

What owners report

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

“The contact owns a pittsburgh automotive jack stand set, model number: 91760, model type: 3 ton aluminum racing, serial number: 352351424. The contact stated that his 1989 nissan 300zx was lifted onto the jack stands and after sliding from under the vehicle grabbing the frame of the vehicle to…”

EQUIPMENT · reported 2021-12-25

“I am the owner of a 1989 300zx that I purchased used in 2013. The car has approximately 160,000 miles on it. Approximately 6 weeks ago, I noticed a fuel odor and after doing some research determined there was a recall on the vehicle in 1996 for defective fuel injectors. That recall is attached, I…”

ENGINE · reported 2017-03-08

“I am the owner of a 1989 300zx that I purchased used in 2013. The car has approximately 160,000 miles on it. Approximately 6 weeks ago, I noticed a fuel odor and after doing some research determined there was a recall on the vehicle in 1996 for defective fuel injectors. That recall is attached, I…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2017-03-08

“I am the owner of a 1989 300zx that I purchased used in 2013. The car has approximately 160,000 miles on it. Approximately 6 weeks ago, I noticed a fuel odor and after doing some research determined there was a recall on the vehicle in 1996 for defective fuel injectors. That recall is attached, I…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2017-03-08

“Tl*the contact owns a 1989 nissan 300zx. The contact stated that the fuel hoses were leaking along with other fuel components. The contact smelled gasoline both inside and outside of the vehicle. The contact called the dealer and was informed that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id…”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM · reported 2008-02-19

“I experienced a fire caused by the leakage of a fuel injector on the right side of the engine in my car. I have contacted nissan and have received very poor to put it mildly response from them. They have used a clause in the warranty book requiring me to maintain maintenance records for the life…”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM · reported 2000-05-23

“Vehicle fire due to faulty fuel injector, consumer did not received notice of recall on faulty unit, however vehicle was included in the recall. *mjs”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM · reported 2000-05-20

“Consumer was smelling gasoline. Fuel injector needed to be replaced. Consumer has been smelling this ordor for two years.*ak”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS · reported 2000-01-01

Defect investigations

Investigation EA94018 Opened 1994-06-23 · closed 1995-11-08

FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY LEAKAGE

AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS CLOSING REPORT IS INCLUDED IN THE PUBLIC FILE.SERVICE CAMPAIGN 95I-006.

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 1989 Nissan 300zx as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.