Nissan 240SX problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
119 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
120,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1983 to 1998 model years. Data snapshot: . 32 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Fuel System, Gasoline is the most frequently named component, appearing in 10 of 119 complaints (8.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system concerns | 27 | 22.7% |
| Braking behavior | 8 | 6.7% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 4 | 3.4% |
| Steering behavior | 3 | 2.5% |
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 | 10 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors | 8 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 8 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 7 |
| Seat Belts | 7 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 6 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 5 |
| Tires | 5 |
Fuel System, Gasoline: 10; Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors: 8; Fuel/Propulsion System: 8; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 7; Seat Belts: 7; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly: 6; Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System: 5; Tires: 5
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 6 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 10 |
| 150,000 and above | 10 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 6; 100,000 to 149,999: 10; 150,000 and above: 10
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (10). 87 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 | 17 |
| 1996 | 26 |
| 2000 | 21 |
| 2001 | 4 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 3 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
1995: 17; 1996: 26; 2000: 21; 2001: 4; 2002: 6; 2003: 6; 2004: 6; 2005: 3; 2006: 1; 2007: 2; 2009: 1; 2010: 6; 2011: 3; 2012: 6; 2013: 3; 2014: 1; 2015: 1; 2016: 4; 2020: 1; 2021: 1
Pattern summary
Fuel System, Gasoline leads the component reports. Fuel system concerns appears in 27 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 8 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 4 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 8007407 · 2002-04-11 (April 11, 2002)
FUEL INJECTOR IS LEAKING AND COULD CAUSE A FIRE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT EXPERIENCED ANY PROBLEM YET DUE TO LEAKING FUEL INJECTORS. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK *TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 8007407 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 8011028 · 2002-06-04 (June 4, 2002)
FUEL INJECTOR HAS LEAKED FUEL DUE TO FUEL RAIL. VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED THREE TIMES. THIS PART IS ON NATIONAL BACK ORDER. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 8011028 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10023070 · 2003-06-14 (June 14, 2003)
THE LOWER BOLT THAT HOLDS THE BACK, LEFT BRAKE CALIPER HAS BROKEN TWICE WITHIN 3 YEARS. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. 130,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10023070 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 965486 · 1995-05-18 (May 18, 1995)
FRONT LEFT WHEEL KNUCKLE FAILED RESULTING IN BRAKE LINE CUT AND TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 965486 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10029200 · 2003-07-25 (July 25, 2003)
ELECTRICAL FIRE IN THE INTERIOR OF VEHICLE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 123,900 miles reported. Look up ODI 10029200 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 801049 · 1996-08-19 (August 19, 1996)
VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD DUE TO ELECTRICAL SHORT WHILE DRIVING WHILE STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT.*AK *SLC
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 801049 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 503522 · 1996-04-15 (April 15, 1996)
TILT STEERING WHEEL LOCKING MECHANISM FAILS TO HOLD STEERING WHEEL IN POSITION. *DSH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 503522 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 |
1983: 0; 1989: 1; 1990: 1; 1991: 1; 1992: 0; 1993: 0; 1994: 0; 1995: 1; 1996: 0; 1997: 0; 1998: 0