Nissan 300ZX

19841996 · 60 configurations

Lowest
16
Average
18
Best
20

The Nissan 300ZX has been tested by the EPA across 60 different configurations spanning model years 1984 through 1996. Over this period, the 300ZX has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 16 MPG to 20 MPG, with an overall average of 18 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
1996
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,850162218MPG
1996
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,850162218MPG
1996
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,650172219MPG
1996
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,850162218MPG
1995
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,850162218MPG
1995
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,850162218MPG
1995
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,650172219MPG
1995
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,850162218MPG
1994
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,850162218MPG
1994
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,850162218MPG
1994
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,850162218MPG
1994
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,850162218MPG
1993
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,850162218MPG
1993
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,850162218MPG
1993
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,850162218MPG
1993
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,850162218MPG
1992
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,850162218MPG
1992
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,850162218MPG
1992
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,850162218MPG
1992
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,850162218MPG
1991
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,650172219MPG
1991
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,850162218MPG
1991
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,850162218MPG
1991
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,850162218MPG
1990
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,650172219MPG
1990
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,850162218MPG
1990
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,850162218MPG
1990
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,850162218MPG
1989
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,150162419MPG
1989
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300152218MPG
1989
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,300152318MPG
1989
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,300152318MPG
1988
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300152218MPG
1988
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,150162419MPG
1988
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,300152318MPG
1988
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,300152318MPG
1987
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300152218MPG
1987
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,150162419MPG
1987
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,300162318MPG
1987
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,300162218MPG
1986
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,150162319MPG
1986
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300152318MPG
1986
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,150162319MPG
1986
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,150162419MPG
1985
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,500152017MPG
1985
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,500152117MPG
1985
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,300162218MPG
1985
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,750151816MPG
1985
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,500152017MPG
1985
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,500152017MPG
1985
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,150172319MPG
1985
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,300152218MPG
1984
3L 6-cyl
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,500152017MPG
1984
3L 6-cyl
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300162018MPG
1984
3L 6-cyl
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,300162218MPG
1984
3L 6-cyl
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,000182420MPG
1984
3L 6-cyl
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,500152017MPG
1984
3L 6-cyl
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300162018MPG
1984
3L 6-cyl
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,000182420MPG
1984
3L 6-cyl
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,300162218MPG

Historical Efficiency

1996
19
1995
19
1994
18
1993
18
1992
18
1991
19
1990
19
1989
19
1988
19
1987
19
1986
19
1985
19
1984
20

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (300ZX) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Nissan 300ZX. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

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Historical Severity Timeline

1984
5
Critical
Moderate
Advisory