1995 Nissan 240SX problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
47 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
117,281 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1995 model year. Data snapshot: . 18 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Fuel System, Gasoline is the most frequently named component, appearing in 8 of 47 complaints (17.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system concerns | 21 | 44.7% |
| Braking behavior | 4 | 8.5% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 4.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 8 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 8 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 5 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 4 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Fuel System, Other:Storage:Tank Assembly | 2 |
| Seats | 2 |
| Tires | 2 |
Fuel System, Gasoline: 8; Fuel/Propulsion System: 8; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly: 5; Air Bags:Frontal: 4; Air Bags: 2; Fuel System, Other:Storage:Tank Assembly: 2; Seats: 2; Tires: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 4 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 5 |
| 150,000 and above | 6 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 4; 100,000 to 149,999: 5; 150,000 and above: 6
150,000 and above miles has the most reports with usable mileage (6). 29 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2004 | 4 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2010 | 4 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
1995: 7; 1996: 7; 2000: 7; 2001: 1; 2004: 4; 2006: 1; 2007: 2; 2010: 4; 2011: 1; 2012: 5; 2013: 2; 2014: 1; 2015: 1; 2016: 2; 2020: 1; 2021: 1
Pattern summary
Fuel System, Gasoline leads the component reports. Fuel system concerns appears in 21 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10082565 · 2004-07-24 (July 24, 2004)
CRACK IN GAS TANK, CAUSING LEAKING FUEL.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10082565 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10086836 · 2004-08-14 (August 14, 2004)
I HAVE A 1995 NISSAN 240SX, AND THE FUEL TANK HAS A SUBSTANTIAL LEAK.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10086836 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 738038 · 2000-12-20 (December 20, 2000)
NO BODY CAN FIX THE BRAKING SYSTEM IN MY CAR. I'VE BEEN TRYING TO GET THEM DONE FOR AT LEAST 2 YEARS. 4 + TIMES. I'M NOW BEING TOLD THAT THE REASON BEING IS BECAUSE THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE UNIVERSALS, CALIPERS, BEARINGS ROTORS AND MORE. WAS TOLD THAT IF THE PROBLEM WAS TAKEN CARE OF FROM THE BEGINNING THAT THE CAR WOULDN'T NEED AS MUCH WORK NOW. WAS QUOTED OVER 1,000 IN BRAKING SYSTEM WORK NEEDED TO BE DONE. THIS CAR IS ONLY A 1995. MY 1991 WAS A TANK COMPARED TO THIS ONE. I HATE THIS CAR. NISSAN CORPORATE HAS BEEN NOTIFIED SEVERAL TIM…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 738038 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 738040 · 2000-12-20 (December 20, 2000)
I FORGOT TO MENTION NOT ONLY IS THE BRAKE SYSTEM BAD BUT THE TAKOMETER AND GAS GAUGE AS WELL. ODI #738038. NO ONE WILL LISTEN. THE 91 240SX WAS GREAT! THIS CAR IS A SAFETY HAZARD. I'VE INQUIRED ABOUT WHY IT WAS DISCONTINUED AND I CAN'T GET A ANSWER FROM ANYONE.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 738040 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10329966 · 2010-05-11 (May 11, 2010)
THE GAS TANK ON THE 1995-1998 NISSAN 240SX IS MADE OF A COMPOSITE MATERIAL. BETWEEN FRIDAY MAY 7, AND SATURDAY MAY 8, 2010 A STRESS FRACTURE IN THE FUEL TANK FORMED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE, ADJACENT TO THE STRAP WHICH HOLDS THE TANK TO THE CAR. THE FRACTURE IN THE TANK RESULTED IN A LARGE QUANTITY OF FUEL LEAKING OVER THE GARAGE FLOOR. THIS WAS A VERY SERIOUS PROBLEM AS IT COULD HAVE LED TO A SEVERE VEHICLE AND HOUSE FIRE. THE FAILURE HAS NOT YET BEEN CORRECTED. TO PREVENT MORE FUEL FROM LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE, AND TO REDUCE THE …
Owner-reported narrative. 165,392 miles reported. Look up ODI 10329966 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 958655 · 1995-01-13 (January 13, 1995)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS, EXCEPT FOR HEADLIGHTS. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 958655 at NHTSA ↗