Model year guide

1987 Nissan 300 ZX

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1987 Nissan 300 ZX is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

1987 Nissan 300 ZX at a glance

Safety recalls2
Combined18–19 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1987 Nissan 300 ZX recalls 2

Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System NHTSA Campaign #95I006000 · 01/11/1995

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.

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

Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:floor Shift NHTSA Campaign #87V098000 · 06/07/1987

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

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

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 14 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

1987 Nissan 300 ZX MPG & running costs

Combined18–19 mpg
City16 mpg
Highway23 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,663
EPA size classTwo Seaters
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd or Manual 5-spd
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Passenger volume49 cu ft
Cargo volume23 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$6,313 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 4 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1987 Nissan 300 ZX costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$18,315
Fuel only$18,315
Per mile$0.24

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1987 Nissan 300 ZX vehicles on record

Other Nissan 300 ZX model years

1987 Nissan 300 ZX — frequently asked questions

Does the 1987 Nissan 300 ZX have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1987 Nissan 300 ZX. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 1987 Nissan 300 ZX get?

The 1987 Nissan 300 ZX has U.S. EPA estimates of 18–19 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (4 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.