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Nissan 240SX years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 146 complaints about the Nissan 240SX since 1990, and 2 recalls have been issued. The 1995 model year has 60 complaints, more than any other year, led by fuel system and airbags problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
146
Recalls
2
Worst year
1995
Model years
1990-1998

Nissan 240SX years to avoid

No model year of the Nissan 240SX stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Nissan 240SX years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Nissan 240SX complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

199019911992199319941995199619971998

How we calculate this

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Most common Nissan 240SX problems

All model years combined.

  • Fuel system
    52
  • Airbags
    18
  • Brakes
    16
  • Seat belts
    13
  • Engine
    12
  • Tires
    10
  • Electrical
    8
  • Transmission
    7
  • Seats
    7
  • Body
    6
  • Steering
    5
  • Acceleration
    5

Nissan 240SX problems year by year

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
1998-1Brakes00
1997-6Airbags02
1996-8Brakes03
1995-60Fuel system120,00019
1994-2Body00
1993-10Electrical01
1992-7Brakes01
1991-9Seat belts10
1990-43Fuel system12

Recalls 2

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Questions about the Nissan 240SX

What years of the Nissan 240SX should you avoid?

No single model year of the Nissan 240SX has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Nissan 240SX?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Nissan 240SX?

Fuel system, with 52 complaints across all years, followed by airbags (18) and brakes (16).

How many recalls does the Nissan 240SX have?

2 recalls between 1990 and 1998. The 1995 model year has the most, with 1.

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