1996 Nissan 240SX Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 240SX years
- Not enough data 2nd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Nissan 240SX. That ranks 2nd out of 4 240SX model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (2 complaints, 25%), typically at around 48,000 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 8owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Nissan 240SX problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 25% | 48,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 13% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Nissan 240SX recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Nissan 240SX.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Incorrect child safety seat tether ancho (SQ98007) — opened May 4, 1998, closed May 22, 1998.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I was driving normally to school along with my brother and i noticed that there's a very strong smell of gas inside the car during driving. I stopped at a safe place to check and i notice that there's gas dripping slowly under the gas tank. It still leaks and it seems to be continuing to leak a…
Dt: there was a split in the seam of the gas tank. The smell of gas was strong in the garage. This had been going on for about a week. The consumer noticed a spot on the driveway and suspected that it was gas. The consumer's husband had taken a piece of tissue and dipped it into the spot and…
If the air condition was on when the vehicle came to a complete stop, the engine surged and the vehicle lurched forward. *jb
Bridgestone turanza t size p20555r16, replacement tires on a nissan, 240sx, 1996. Vehicle was wobbling. Consumer took vehicle to dealer, and the dealer stated that left front tires belt had separated. *ak bridgestone turanzat, dot number y78kpvb397. *slc
Tire tread separated on two instances. One did damage to rear of car. Almost had accident as result. *ak (tiresize: 175/70/14)( dot number: tire size: 175/70/14 )
Other Nissan 240SX years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 240SX | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 240SX | 6 | 0 |
| 1996 | 8 | 0 |
| 1995 240SX | 60 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Nissan 240SX?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, service brakes, hydraulic, tires problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Nissan 240SX?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 Nissan 240SX a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 240SX model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.