1995 Nissan 240SX Problems
Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component
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What this page shows
Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 1995 Nissan 240SX, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Reports by component
Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category
- Fuel system2536.2%
- Airbags1521.7%
- Brakes57.2%
- Electrical45.8%
- Visibility34.3%
- Tires & wheels34.3%
- Powertrain (other)22.9%
- Seat belts22.9%
- Interior & seats22.9%
- Engine22.9%
- Body & structure11.4%
- Transmission11.4%
- Steering11.4%
- Other / unspecified11.4%
- Driver assistance11.4%
- Suspension11.4%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Each component in detail
What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words
Fuel system
Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks.
From owner reports, verbatim
THE VEHICLES FUEL TANK CRACKED AT MOUNTING STRAP AND STARTED LEAKING FUEL, THE TANK HAS A KNOW ISSUE AMONG OTHER OWNERS. THE TANK IS VERY SPECIFIC TO THE CHASSIS WITH NO AVAILABLE REPLACEMENT. THE ISSUE HAPPENS MOSTLY AT THE SAME LOCATION BUT NISSAN HAS SO SOLUTION. THIS HAPPENED UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITION.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 NISSAN 240SX. THE CONTACT STATED THE FUEL TANK FRACTURED AND LEAKED FUEL OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CALLED THE TROPHY WEST COVINA NISSAN LOCATED AT 205 N CITRUS ST, WEST COVINA, CA 91791, AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE REPLACEMENT FUEL TANK WAS NO LONGER AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAD TWO OTHER YEAR MAKE AND MODEL VEHICLES THAT HAD SIMILAR FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 187,750.
Airbags
Reports naming the air-bag system — deployment behaviour, inflators, sensors and warning lights.
From owner reports, verbatim
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 NISSAN 240SX. THE AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE WAS DEFECTIVE AND THE LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING A FEW YEARS AGO. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE LIGHT DID NOT AFFECT THE FUNCTIONALITY OF THE AIR BAGS. RECENTLY, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC AND HE STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS WOULD NOT WORK IN A CRASH BECAUSE THE AIR BAG LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE ENGINE SIZE AND NUMBER OF CYLINDERS WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 90,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000. UPDATED 10/23/07 *TR
AIRBAG MODULE REPLACED MAY 2000. IT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AGAIN, NISSAN REFUSES TO REPLACE FREE OF CHARGE. *AK THE AIR BAGS FAILED TWICE IN A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME WITHOUT THE CONSUMER GETTING INVOLVED IN ACCIDENT. THE CONSUMER SAYS THE AIR BAGS WERE DEFECTIVE AND THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD PAY FOR THE COST OF REPLACING IT. BESIDES, THE CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED ABOUT SAFETY. *YH
Brakes
Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake.
From owner reports, verbatim
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
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 TIMES IN REGARDS TO THIS PROBLEM AND THE PAINT PEELING OFF IN THE FRONT END. AT THIS TIME, I DON'T HAVE THE VIN # WITH ME. I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE THIS CAR. JUST HEARD A LOUD CRASHING SOUND IN THE REAR END LAST NIGHT. *AK
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Electrical
Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.
From owner reports, verbatim
AIRBAG LIGHT IS FLASHING. CONSUMER SAID VEHICLE NEEDED A ECU. AIRBAG LIGHT FLASHING INDICATED THAT AIRBAG WAS NOT WORKING. *AK
DROVE VEHICLE OUT OF GARAGE & PARKED IT; LEFT & GOT WATER TO WASH VEHICLE; RETURNED & FOUND VEHICLE IN FLAMES; FIRE DEPT. ARRIVED & PUT FLAMES OUT; INSURANCE ADJUSTER SAID IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL SHORT UNDERHOOD. *AK
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Visibility
Reports naming windshields, glass, wipers, defrosters and mirrors.
From owner reports, verbatim
SUNROOF FAILED.
POWER WINDOWS NOISY. *DH
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Tires & wheels
Reports naming tires, wheels, hubs, or the tire-pressure monitoring system.
From owner reports, verbatim
THE VEHICLE HIT A HOLE IN THE HIGHWAY, LEFT FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT, AND CANNOT BE REPAIRED. WHEN TRYING TO REPAIR THE TIRE, THE LUG WRENCH BROKE AT THE TIP WHERE THE WELD IS, NISSAN CONTACTED. CONSUMER STATES THEY WERE OF NO HELP SINCE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED. *AK
KELLY-SPRINGFIELD TIRES REPLACED DUE TO BEING EXCESSIVELY WORN. *SD
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Powertrain (other)
Powertrain reports that are not specifically the engine or transmission — driveshafts, axles, transfer cases and differentials.
From owner reports, verbatim
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
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 TIMES IN REGARDS TO THIS PROBLEM AND THE PAINT PEELING OFF IN THE FRONT END. AT THIS TIME, I DON'T HAVE THE VIN # WITH ME. I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE THIS CAR. JUST HEARD A LOUD CRASHING SOUND IN THE REAR END LAST NIGHT. *AK
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Seat belts
Reports naming seat belts, buckles, retractors and pretensioners.
From owner reports, verbatim
CONSUMER WAS REAR ENDED THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT DIDN'T WORK AND HAD HEAD ON COLLISION WAS INJURIED BY THE AIR BAG AND PASSENGER SEAT WILL NOT LOCK POSITION . AK *JB
FRONT/BACK SEAT BELT DEFECTIVE,FRONT LOCKS, WIRES ARE EXPOSED IN THE DOOR, BACK SEAT BELT(RT.) LOCKS WHEN BUCKLED, ALSO EXPERIENCES BRAKE PROBLEMS. TT
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Interior & seats
Reports naming seats, latches, locks, linkages and interior fittings.
From owner reports, verbatim
SEATS ARE HARD TO SIT, MOVE/SLIDE BACK AND FORTH. *AK
CONSUMER WAS REAR ENDED THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT DIDN'T WORK AND HAD HEAD ON COLLISION WAS INJURIED BY THE AIR BAG AND PASSENGER SEAT WILL NOT LOCK POSITION . AK *JB
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Engine
Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.
From owner reports, verbatim
MY DAUGHTER/I PURCHASED THE CAR (DEMO W/ 4714 MILES) 8/23/94 AND RECEIVED A 6 YR WARRANTY. SHE HEARD ENGINE NOISE IN 8/99, BUT SERVICE DEPT. COULD NO DETERMINED CAUSE. AFTER THE TENSIONER BROKE THEY OPENED TIMING CHAIN ASSEMBLY & FOUND THE TENSIONER IN THE BOTTON OF THE HOUSING. MFG'R DECLINED TO HONOR THE WARRENTY. *AK
REAR PORTION OF VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. PLEASE GIVE MORE DETAILS. *AK
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Body & structure
Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim.
From owner reports, verbatim
POWER SWITCH PROBLEM CAUSING DOORS TO LOCK INTERMITTENTLY.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Transmission
Reports naming the automatic or manual transmission, including shifting behaviour, shudder, slipping and transmission control modules.
From owner reports, verbatim
SHIFTER COMPONENT HAS HAD TO BE REPLACED 3 TIMES IN 5 YEARS DUE TO INTERNAL PARTS BREAKING WHICH PREVENT THE SHIFTER BUTTON FROM BEING PUSHED IN AND THUS LOCKING THE CAR IN THE PARK SETTING.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Steering
Reports naming the steering system — racks, columns, power-steering assist and steering linkage.
From owner reports, verbatim
CAR WENT INTO CLOCK-WISE SPIN, DRIVER LOST CONTROL AND CAR WENT INTO DITCH. TT
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Other / unspecified
Reports whose component NHTSA recorded as unknown, or that do not map to one of the categories above.
From owner reports, verbatim
THE VEHICLE HIT A HOLE IN THE HIGHWAY, LEFT FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT, AND CANNOT BE REPAIRED. WHEN TRYING TO REPAIR THE TIRE, THE LUG WRENCH BROKE AT THE TIP WHERE THE WELD IS, NISSAN CONTACTED. CONSUMER STATES THEY WERE OF NO HELP SINCE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED. *AK
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Driver assistance
Reports naming forward-collision avoidance, lane keeping, back-over prevention, cruise control and related electronic driver-assistance systems.
From owner reports, verbatim
ACCELERATOR STICKING, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. TT
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Suspension
Reports naming suspension components — springs, struts, shocks, control arms and related hardware.
From owner reports, verbatim
FRONT WAS REPLACES FIVE TIMES, PURCHASED CAR USED , PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.
Elsewhere on this vehicle
Data sources
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — owner-reported complaints and the components recorded on them
Data on this page last refreshed .