1997 Nissan 240SX Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 240SX years
- Not enough data 3rd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Nissan 240SX. That ranks 3rd out of 4 240SX model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (3 complaints, 50%). Complaints mention 2 crashes. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 6owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 3 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 17% | 103,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 17% | 10,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Nissan 240SX recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 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.
My car (1997 nissan 240 sx) being driven by my son was in an accident where the car was totaled by impact. None of the airbags deployed but yet the light came on saying they did. If they had my son may not have suffered from a serious concussion which we're about to go to the hospital the 2nd time…
There is a leak from the top of my 1997 nissan 240sx's fuel tank that seemed to spring up for no apparent reason. From what i've researched, this is not an uncommon problem for owners of this vehicle and is not easily fixed. I am petitioning for this to be a mandatory repair for nissan, as this is…
Dt: toyo proxy 4, tires are having knots coming out on the sidewall, and the owner has had already 1 blowout on these tires. The one that blew was less than 6 months old, and the others are less than 1 year old. This iwasthe first time that the owner has owned this brand of tire. The owner has…
Consumer stated that when hit at 45mph in the front center of the vehicle the air bag did not deploy causing minor injuries to the consumer. Dealer notified. Ts
While making a left turn into a driveway both driver's and passenger's side airbags deployed for no reason. Cause unknown. *ak
Other Nissan 240SX years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 240SX | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 6 | 0 |
| 1996 240SX | 8 | 0 |
| 1995 240SX | 60 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Nissan 240SX?
Owners most often report air bags, equipment, exterior lighting problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Nissan 240SX?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 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 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.