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  Safety Recalls of Nissan 280Z Vehicles

There have been 4 safety recalls for the Nissan 280Z. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Nissan 280Z.

NHTSA Recall #: 87V098000; Jul. 6, 1987

This could result in a vehicle accident.

Recalled Vehicles: 1979 Nissan 280Z, 1980 Nissan 280Z, 1981 Nissan 280Z, 1982 Nissan 280Z, 1983 Nissan 280Z, 1984 Nissan 300ZX, 1985 Nissan 300ZX, 1986 Nissan 300ZX, 1987 Nissan 300ZX
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
Recall Summary: Unintended acceleration may occur, for example, when shifting from the park position. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 79V242000; Nov. 13, 1979

Recalled Vehicles: 1975 Nissan 280Z, 1976 Nissan 280Z, 1977 Nissan 280Z, 1978 Nissan 280Z, 1979 Nissan 280Z, 1975 Nissan 810, 1976 Nissan 810, 1977 Nissan 810, 1978 Nissan 810, 1979 Nissan 810
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Recall Summary: Moisture and blow of mist present in the positive crankcase ventilation system may, under conditions of sub-zero temperatures, accumulate in the air regulator, causing prolonged engine idle, if owner fails to fully warm engine before driving.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 78V088000; Apr. 21, 1978

Recalled Vehicles: 1975 Nissan 280Z, 1977 Nissan 280Z, 1978 Nissan 280Z, 1977 Nissan 810, 1978 Nissan 810
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Recall Summary: There is a possibility of premature hose deterioration due to high fuel oxidation levels which would allow fuel seepage and fumes to enter the vehicle. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 76V076000; May. 25, 1976

Recalled Vehicles: 1975 Nissan 280Z
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Recall Summary: ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Nissan 280Z Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Jul. 6, 1987   Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:floor Shift 183,519
Nov. 13, 1979   Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System 295,710
Apr. 21, 1978   Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:fuel Rail 389
May. 25, 1976   Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:fuel Rail 31,615


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Nissan 280Z Model Years

Model# Recalls
1983 Nissan 280Z 1
1982 Nissan 280Z 1
1981 Nissan 280Z 1
1980 Nissan 280Z 1
1979 Nissan 280Z 2
1978 Nissan 280Z 2
1977 Nissan 280Z 2
1976 Nissan 280Z 1
1975 Nissan 280Z 3