The driver's side seat belt retractor mechanism broke, causing the seat belt not to go into the retractor mechanism after latching belt into buckle. *Ak *tt
Vehicle safety record
1982 Datsun 280Z Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1982 Datsun 280Z with NHTSA, most often about the seats & seat belts (1). There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1981 has 2 and the 1983 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical 280Z year, for its age
#40 most complained-about 1982 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1982 Datsun 280Z problems
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No recalls for the 1982 Datsun 280Z
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1982 Datsun 280Z. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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1 complaints about the 1982 Datsun 280Z
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Datsun 280Z: every year compared
All 280Z years1982 Datsun 280Z vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 Datsun 280Z | 1 | 0 | B | |
| 1982 Datsun Maxima | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1982 Datsun 280Z
Does the 1982 Datsun 280Z have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1982 Datsun 280Z right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 1982 Datsun 280Z?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the seats & seat belts (1).
How many complaints has the 1982 Datsun 280Z had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on July 30, 1998 and the latest on July 30, 1998. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1982 Datsun 280Z a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 74 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Datsun 280Z year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Datsun 280Z years have the most complaints?
1981 (2), 1982 (1), 1983 (1). See every Datsun 280Z year compared.
What should I do if my 1982 Datsun 280Z has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data