1988 Nissan 300ZX

$5,990
from
1
listings
$6K–$6K
price range
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Low$5,990
High$5,990
From$5,990
Avg Mileage225,000 mi
(27d ago)

Sourced from 1 dealer listings in the latest market snapshot as of

1988 Nissan 300ZX Trims

All Trims Combined
From$5,990
$6K–$6K
1 listings225,000 avg miles
GS
From$5,990
9 listings|$6K–$34K
Twin Turbo
From$17,500
11 listings|$18K–$55K

1988 Nissan 300ZX Pricing

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Nissan 300ZX Safety & Reliability

Elevated

With 1 recalls and 26 complaints, the 1988 Nissan 300ZX rates as elevated on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

1
Recalls
26
Complaints
0
Crashes
17
Fires
Recall Findings
95I0060001995-01-11
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.

FUEL LEAKS IN THE ENGINE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 1988 Nissan 300ZX's biggest weak point? FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. It leads 26 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Fuel System, Gasoline17
02Engine And Engine Cooling3
03Electrical System2
04Power Train,engine,fuel/propulsion System1
05Fuel/propulsion System1
26 total across 1 model years (1988–1988)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Nissan 300ZX Fuel Economy

18–19mpg combined
·
15-16city
·
22-24hwy
·
$3,250-$3,400/yr

Fuel economy for the 1988 Nissan 300ZX ranges from 18 to 19 MPG combined across 6 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim
300ZX - Automatic 4-spd
19mpg
3.0L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
16 city24 hwy~$3,250/yr-1/10 Poor
300ZX 2x2 - Automatic 4-spd
19mpg
3.0L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
16 city24 hwy~$3,250/yr-1/10 Poor
300ZX - Automatic 4-spd
18mpg
3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive
15 city22 hwy~$3,400/yr-1/10 Poor
300ZX - Manual 5-spd
18mpg
3.0L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
15 city23 hwy~$3,400/yr-1/10 Poor
300ZX - Manual 5-spd
18mpg
3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive
15 city23 hwy~$3,400/yr-1/10 Poor
300ZX 2x2 - Manual 5-spd
18mpg
3.0L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
15 city23 hwy~$3,400/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 1988 Nissan 300ZX

17States

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Illinois (11%), but the remaining listings are spread across 16 other states nationwide.

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 1988.

Buying a 1988 Nissan 300ZX?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 1988 Nissan 300ZX a good car to buy?

The 1988 Nissan 300ZX has 1 recall on record. There is 1 recall on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is fuel system, gasoline, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 1988 Nissan 300ZX?

There are 1 documented recall for the 1988 Nissan 300ZX. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 1988 Nissan 300ZX?

Fuel economy ranges from 18 to 19 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $154 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 1988 Nissan 300ZX?

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE is the number-one complaint area for the 1988 Nissan 300ZX, based on 26 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.

How does the 1988 compare to other Nissan 300ZX years?

Pricing, reliability, and supply vary across Nissan 300ZX model years. Visit the Nissan 300ZX buyer's guide to compare year-over-year.

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