Nissan 240SX Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Nissan 240SX model year (1992–1998) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Nissan 240SX Years to Avoid
1 recall · 36 complaints
5 reported injuries
Top issue: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Problem score: 49
0 recalls · 12 complaints
Top issue: SUSPENSION:REAR
Problem score: 12
0 recalls · 9 complaints
Top issue: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Problem score: 9
Best Nissan 240SX Years to Buy
0 recalls · 1 complaint
Main area: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Problem score: 1
0 recalls · 4 complaints
Main area: AIR BAGS
Problem score: 4
0 recalls · 5 complaints
Main area: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Problem score: 5
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Nissan 240SX — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 0 | 1 | — | — | 1 | Excellent |
| 1997 | 0 | 4 | — | — | 4 | Excellent |
| 1996 | 0 | 5 | — | — | 5 | Good |
| 1995 | 1 | 36 | 5 | — | 49 | Avoid |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 1993 | 0 | 9 | — | — | 9 | Good |
| 1992 | 0 | 12 | — | — | 12 | Good |
All 7 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Nissan 240SX Shopping Guide by Era
Pre-2013
Proceed with CautionOlder 240SX models have more accumulated wear and a larger recall history. These are higher-risk purchases without documented maintenance records and a clean VIN history report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year 240SX should I avoid?+
Avoid the 1995 Nissan 240SX if possible. It has 1 recall, 36 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 49 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year 240SX to buy?+
The 1998 Nissan 240SX is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 1. It has only 0 recalls and 1 complaint on record with NHTSA.
Which 240SX has the fewest problems?+
The 1998, 1997, 1996 model years have the fewest documented problems. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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