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1984 Nissan 300ZX

US · Two Seaters

The 1984 Nissan 300ZX is listed in the US market with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine
Varies by configuration: 3.0L 6-cylinder turbocharged (FFS,TRBO), 3.0L 6-cylinder (FFS), 3.0L 6-cylinder (FFS) CA model), 3.0L 6-cylinder turbocharged (FFS,TRBO) CA model)
Transmission
Varies by configuration: Automatic, Manual
Fuel
Gasoline
Economy
17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km) to 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) combined
1984 Nissan 300ZX
Exterior (Front)
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Specifications at a Glance

Key Figures

Units:
Engine / Powertrain
3.0L 6-cylinder turbocharged (FFS,TRBO), 3.0L 6-cylinder (FFS), 3.0L 6-cylinder (FFS) CA model), 3.0L 6-cylinder turbocharged (FFS,TRBO) CA model)
Combined Economy
17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km) to 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) combined
Transmission
Automatic, Manual
Market: US·Switch units to convert the figures shown.
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Engine

Engine
SpecificationValueSource
EngineVaries by configuration: 3.0L 6-cylinder turbocharged (FFS,TRBO), 3.0L 6-cylinder (FFS), 3.0L 6-cylinder (FFS) CA model), 3.0L 6-cylinder turbocharged (FFS,TRBO) CA model)
Displacement3.0 L
Cylinders6
AspirationTurbocharged
Fuel typeGasoline

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
SpecificationValueSource
TransmissionVaries by configuration: Automatic, Manual
Gears4 to 5

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
SpecificationValueSource
Combined17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km) to 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km)
City15 mpg (15.7 L/100 km) to 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km)
Highway20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) to 24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km)

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Power, Torque, Drivetrain, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.

Trims and configurations

16 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 10, 2026.

  • 95I006000: 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.

    Remedy: NISSAN DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL INJECTORS AND RELATED HOSES ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.

    Reported November 1, 1995. View on NHTSA

  • 87V098000: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT

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

    Remedy: INSTALL A SHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEM WHICH PREVENTS THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER FROM BEING MOVED FROM THE PARK POSITION UNLESS THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.

    Reported July 6, 1987. View on NHTSA

  • 85V021000: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH

    IMPURE LUBRICATING GREASE USED IN THE HEADLIGHT SWITCHES COULD CONTAMINATE ONE OR MORE CONTACT POINTS. OPERATION OF THE HEADLIGHTS COULD BE DELAYED OR NOT LIGHT WHEN THE SWITCH IS TURNED ON OR WHEN THE DIMMER SWITCH IS OPERATED. CONSEQUENCE OF…

    Remedy: REPLACE HEADLIGHT SWITCH AS NECESSARY.

    Reported March 1, 1985. View on NHTSA

  • 84V057000: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

    BRAKES MAY FAIL SUDDENLY WHEN APPLIED. COMPONENTS WITHIN THE MASTER CYLINDER MAY BE EXPELLED BECAUSE A CLIP WHICH RETAINS THEM MAY NOT BE PROPERLY INSTALLED.

    Remedy: A NEW "C" CLIP WILL BE INSTALLED AT NO CHARGE.

    Reported May 2, 1984. View on NHTSA

  • 83V125000: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

    THE HOOD LATCH MAY FAIL TO HOLD THE HOOD IN POSITION DUE TO A MISALIGNMENT OF THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH. THIS CONDITION IS DUE TO A DEFORMATION OF THE HOOD DURING MANUFACTURE.

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW SECONDARY LATCH AT NO CHARGE.

    Reported November 20, 1983. View on NHTSA

Data sources

  • EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved October 25, 2026 · US Government public data
  • NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 25, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: October 25, 2026

Data verified: October 27, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

Related vehicles

  • Varies by configuration: 3.0L 6-cylinder turbocharged ((FFS,TRBO) CA model), 3.0L 6-cylinder ((FFS) CA model), 3.0L 6-cylinder turbocharged ((GUZZLER) (FFS,TRBO)), 3.0L 6-cylinder turbocharged ((FFS,TRBO)), 3.0L 6-cylinder ((FFS)) · RWD
    19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km) to 16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km)

Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 1984 Nissan 300ZX have?

Varies by configuration: 3.0L 6-cylinder turbocharged ((FFS,TRBO)), 3.0L 6-cylinder ((FFS)), 3.0L 6-cylinder ((FFS) CA model), 3.0L 6-cylinder turbocharged ((FFS,TRBO) CA model). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 1984 Nissan 300ZX?

Combined fuel economy is 17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km) to 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Are there recalls for the 1984 Nissan 300ZX?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked November 10, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.