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#BS-1987-NIS300-6627

1987 Nissan 300zx

Based on reports from 30 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
30
Crashes
1
Fires
20
Recalls
2
TSBs
4
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 30 complaints, 1 crashes, 20 fires, and 2 recalls. Complaint rate is 2.1x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

ac not working

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX
2

crank shaft loose

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
3

overdrive button wont stay down

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection SystemHIGH

5 owners reported fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system issues — failures commonly reported around 150K miles.

!Inspect the Fuel SystemMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System (5 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System5 (17%)
Fuel System5 (17%)
Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:injectors5 (17%)
Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood3 (10%)
Electrical System:ignition2 (7%)
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump2 (7%)
Seat Belts:front:retractor2 (7%)
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery1 (3%)

1987 Nissan 300zx: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System Issues

Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 1987 Nissan 300zx, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 150,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 150K-mile mark.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 1987 Nissan 300zx, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:injectors Issues

Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:injectors complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 1987 Nissan 300zx, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:injectors-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood Issues

Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 1987 Nissan 300zx, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical system:wiring:front underhood-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

2
02
1
03
3
04

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1987 Nissan 300zx. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

87V098000Jul 1987

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT

UNINTENDED ACCELERATION MAY OCCUR, FOR EXAMPLE, WHEN SHIFTING FROM THE PARK POSITION.

95I006000Mar 1996

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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1987 Nissan 300zx vs. Class Average (Two Seaters)

This vehicle

30

Class avg

14

2.1x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical two seaters vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 30 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Nissan 300zx Model Years

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1987 Nissan 300zx: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1987 Nissan 300zx?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1987 Nissan 300zx is related to the fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system, with 5 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1987 Nissan 300zx reliable?
The 1987 Nissan 300zx has 30 complaints, 1 crash reports, and 20 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 2.1x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 1987 Nissan 300zx problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1987 Nissan 300zx have any recalls?
Yes, the 1987 Nissan 300zx has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Nissan 300zx problems start?
Based on 1 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 150,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 150K+ mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
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