1998 Nissan 240SX Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 240SX years
- Not enough data 4th of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1998 Nissan 240SX. That ranks 4th out of 4 240SX model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (1 complaints, 100%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1998 Nissan 240SX recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 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.
When driving and upon depressing brake pedal brakes locked up. Also, a very loud noise was coming from brakes. Consumer contacted dealer, dealer noted that master cylinder was leaking fluid which has caused brakes to become inoperable. Dealer awaiting parts. *ak
Other Nissan 240SX years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 240SX | 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 1998 Nissan 240SX?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Nissan 240SX?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 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 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.