Nissan 240SX Problems by Year
NHTSA has 75 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file for the Nissan 240SX, across 4 model years (1995–1998). The 1995 model year has the most complaints (60). The most reported problem area overall is air bags.
Nissan 240SX years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical 240SX year: 1995. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 1995 240SX: 60 complaints, 1 recall
- 1996 240SX: 8 complaints, 0 recalls
- 1997 240SX: 6 complaints, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Nissan 240SX problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 18 | 2 | 8 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 17 | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 | 3 | 3 |
| Tires | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Seats | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 1 |
All Nissan 240SX model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 240SX | 1 | 0 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 1997 240SX | 6 | 0 | — | Air Bags | |
| 1996 240SX | 8 | 0 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 1995 240SX | 60 | 1 | — | Air Bags | Far more complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Nissan 240SX years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 1995 (60) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical 240SX year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Nissan 240SX?
Air Bags, with 18 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the Nissan 240SX have?
1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.