Tl* the contact owns a 1993 nissan 240 sx. The seat belt failed to restrain around the chest area. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The diagnostic located the failure at the signal sending unit. The manufacturer stated they would not assist with the repair because the seat belt was only warranted for three years. The failure mileage was 140,000 and the current mileage was 146,000.
The worst 1993 Nissan 240SX problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical3
- Brakes2
- Seat belts2
- Steering2
- Acceleration1
Problems by type
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- Electrical3
- Brakes2
- Seat belts2
- Steering2
- Acceleration1
- Body1
- Engine1
- Fuel system1
- Locks1
- Seats1
- Tires1
- Visibility1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1993 Nissan 240SX 24
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Diagnosis of vehicle pull (DRIFT) and/or steering wheel off-center
- 12 volt battery testing for in-service vehicles service information
- Silicone-based lubricant or grease CAN damage electrical components service information
- Vehicle key not detected / authenticated, engine will not start
- Intelligent key replacement or swapping between vehicles
- Windshield cracking
- Removing foreign material from the window glass
- Wheel bearing collision damage
- Strut and shock absorber replacement guidelines
- Service information
1993 Nissan 240SX fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4‑cyl | RWD | 18-19 | 24-26 | 20-22 |
What 1993 Nissan 240SX owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Avoiding a car crashing directly into my left side I surved and loss control of my car. Then my front left tire blew, causing me to crash into the median on the freeway.*ak improperly designed or constructed tires that may blow out unexpectedly
On numerous occasions the steering wheel has locked up, and the ignition key will not turn. I have replaced both the ignition and the starter, and still the problem persists.
Brakes grind and wearout very fast rotor wear is premature
No summary listed for this vehicle.
Automatic seatbelt failed on 3 occasions with no apparent reason. When ignition was turned, seatbelt did not engage.
While this problem has not happened to me, the seat backs in the 240sx fatigue over the years and eventually fail in normal use. The section of the frame where the bolts holding the seat back are mounted peels away over time, allowing the bolt head to pull through, at which point the seat back collapses. I currently have a list of 5 people to which this has happened on 6 cars.
Excessive brake service pad/rotor; exp. Excessive wear of pads and resurfaced aging of rotors, while braking exp. Intermittent hydraulic light appearence, grinding noise, spongy pedal and low pedal, after being fixed by private garage, grinding noise persists.
Vehicle stalled due to two dead cells in battery.
Steering wheel failed.
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Questions about the 1993 Nissan 240SX
Is the 1993 Nissan 240SX reliable?
Owners have filed 10 complaints about the 1993 Nissan 240SX, 1.3 times a typical 240SX model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1993 Nissan 240SX?
Electrical system, with 3 complaints. Next is brakes (2).
How many recalls does the 1993 Nissan 240SX have?
No recalls on record.
What gas mileage does the 1993 Nissan 240SX get?
Official estimates for the 1993 Nissan 240SX range from 20 to 22 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.4L 4-cyl, RWD) gets 18-19 city and 24-26 highway.
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