Nissan 240SX Problems — All Years, Common Issues & Reliability
Year-by-year breakdown of safety recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, reported deaths, injuries, crashes, and worst problem areas. Updated daily from federal databases.
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Nissan 240SX — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison
| Year | Verdict | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Injuries | Deaths | Top Issue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Excellent | — | 1 | — | — | — | Service Brakes / Hydraulic | Full report → |
| 1997 | Excellent | — | 4 | 2 | — | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 1996 | Good | — | 5 | — | — | — | Engine And Engine Cooling | Full report → |
| 1995Worst | Avoid | 1 | 36 | 12 | 5 | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 1994Best | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 1993 | Good | — | 9 | — | — | — | Service Brakes / Hydraulic | Full report → |
| 1992 | Good | — | 12 | — | — | — | Suspension | Full report → |
7 model years shown. Crashes, injuries, and deaths from NHTSA complaint filings. Click any year for full details.
Most Common Nissan 240SX Problems
Based on 67 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Nissan 240SX Reliability
What year 240SX has the most problems?
Based on NHTSA data, the 1995 Nissan 240SX had the highest combined complaint and recall count — 36 complaints and 1 safety recalls. See the full 1995 report for specific defects.
Is the Nissan 240SX reliable?
The Nissan 240SX has accumulated 67 owner-filed complaints and 1 safety recalls across all model years in NHTSA's database. The 1994 model year shows the fewest reported issues. Always run a VIN check before purchasing any used 240SX.
What are the most common 240SX problems?
The most frequently cited problem areas are: Service Brakes / Hydraulic (12 reports), Air Bags (12 reports), Power Train (5 reports), Suspension (4 reports). Based on NHTSA complaints across all model years.
How do I check if my 240SX has an open recall?
Use the vehicle's 17-character VIN at VinCheckEngine.com. Our free VIN report pulls the latest NHTSA recall data along with auction history, odometer records, and 30+ intelligence signals.
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