Nissan 240SX Problems by Year

We compared every Nissan 240SX model year from 1995–1997 using 74 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 1 recall and federal defect investigations. The years to avoid are 1995, which drew far more complaints than other 240SX years at the same age. The best years are 1997 and 1996.

3model years
74complaints
1recalls
1995worst years
1997, 1996best years

Complaints by model year

1995199619976086
Owner complaints per model year, Nissan 240SX. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
19976−73%—AirbagGood
19968−63%—BrakeGood
1995605.3×1Fuel SystemAvoid

* Complaints compared with the median 240SX year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Nissan 240SX problems

  • Fuel & propulsion systemworst: 1995
    2838%
  • Air bagsworst: 1995
    1824%
  • Brakesworst: 1995
    811%
  • Wheels & tiresworst: 1995
    68%
  • Electrical systemworst: 1995
    45%
  • Windows, wipers & sunroofworst: 1995
    34%
  • Transmission & drivetrainworst: 1995
    34%
  • Engine & coolingworst: 1995
    34%
  • Seat beltsworst: 1995
    23%
  • Seatsworst: 1995
    23%
  • Equipment & accessoriesworst: 1995
    23%
  • Other / not specified
    11%
  • Speed control & accelerationworst: 1995
    11%
  • Steeringworst: 1995
    11%
  • Suspensionworst: 1995
    11%
  • A/C & heaterworst: 1995
    11%
  • Body & structureworst: 1995
    11%
  • Lightsworst: 1997
    11%

Latest Nissan 240SX recalls

Service brakes, hydraulic › Brake fluid low warning › Lamp

NHTSA recall 94V-135 · Jul 25, 1994 · 7,500 vehicles

The instrument panel brake warning light will not illuminate when the brake fluid level in the master cylinder drops sufficiently to activate the low level switch due to an improperly wired diode, required by FMVSS no. 105, "hydraulic brake systems."

Remedy: Dealers will correct the electrical circuit for the brake warning system so that the warning lamp will illuminate when the low level switch is activated.

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Nissan 240SX should you avoid?

1995 — this year has the most complaints relative to other 240SX years at the same age, led by fuel & propulsion system problems in the 1995.

What is the best year for the Nissan 240SX?

1997 has the fewest complaints compared with other 240SX years at the same age, followed by 1996. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.

What are the most common Nissan 240SX problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the fuel & propulsion system (28), air bags (18) and brakes (8). Fuel System complaints peak in the 1995 model year.

How many recalls has the Nissan 240SX had?

1 recall across 1995–1997. The model year with the most is 1995.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.