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VEHICLE BUYER'S GUIDE

Nissan 240SX1992–1998

Year-by-year buyer intelligence from NHTSA safety data — reliability, value, and which years to target or avoid.

7
Years Analyzed
1
Total Recalls
67
Total Complaints
5
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

Nissan 240SX — Year-by-Year Comparison

Every model year ranked by Buyer Score. Click any year for its detailed problem report.

YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsReliabilityValueBuyer ScoreVerdict
199801——
99
38
78
Excellent
199704——
96
38
76
Excellent
199605——
95
38
75
Good
19951365—
63
38
54
Avoid
199400——
100
38
78
Excellent
199309——
91
38
72
Good
1992012——
88
38
71
Good

Buyer Score = Reliability (65%) + Value window (35%). Deaths and injuries sourced from NHTSA complaint filings. Year links open full NHTSA problem reports.

Known Nissan 240SX Problems

Most frequently reported components across all model years, from NHTSA owner complaints.

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
7
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
4
SEATS
4
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
3
AIR BAGS
3
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
2
SUSPENSION:REAR
2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2

Complaint counts across all model years. Numbers indicate frequency, not severity.

Shopping by Era

How each generation of the 240SX compares — best year within each era shown.

Pre-2013

Older 240SX models are deeply depreciated but carry higher wear and repair risk. High mileage is common. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and verify full recall history.

Proceed with Caution
1994 · 781998 · 781997 · 761996 · 751993 · 721992 · 711995 · 54

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best year 240SX to buy?+

See the Buyer Score table above for a full ranking of every 240SX model year.

Which 240SX years have the most problems?+

See the year-by-year problem table for a complete breakdown.

What is the Buyer Score?+

The Buyer Score is a composite metric that combines reliability (65% weight) and depreciation value (35% weight). Reliability reflects recall and complaint severity. Value reflects how much of the vehicle's depreciation has already been absorbed by prior owners — a 4–6 year old vehicle typically sits in the sweet spot.

What are the most common 240SX problems?+

The most frequently reported Nissan 240SX issues involve: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP, SEATS, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC. These are aggregated across all model years from NHTSA owner complaint filings. Frequency of complaints does not necessarily indicate severity.

Deep-Dive Research

Common Problems

Full year-by-year breakdown of every documented defect for the Nissan 240SX.

Reliability Score

Reliability rating and score breakdown compared to similar sports vehicles.

Years to Avoid

Every 240SX year ranked by problem score — worst years listed with full reasoning.

Found the right year? Verify the specific car.

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