1996 Nissan 300ZX Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 300ZX years
- Not enough data 2nd of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Nissan 300ZX. That ranks 2nd out of 2 300ZX model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (1 complaints, 50%). Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Nissan 300ZX problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Nissan 300ZX recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Nissan 300ZX.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
While traveling noticed steering wheel would not turn left or right, and lost all steering. Entire steering coupling fell off vehicle. Dealer has been notified, nissan refuses to pay for the malfunction. Owner believes that the repairs done to fix the problem were done incorrectly, the steering…
Vehicle accelerated uncontrollably. *dh
Other Nissan 300ZX years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 300ZX | 4 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Nissan 300ZX?
Owners most often report steering, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Nissan 300ZX?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 Nissan 300ZX a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 300ZX model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.