My car (1997 nissan 240 sx) being driven by my son was in an accident where the car was totaled by impact. None of the airbags deployed but yet the light came on saying they did. If they had my son may not have suffered from a serious concussion which we're about to go to the hospital the 2nd time for nor the neck sprain that he did. I've e-mailed nissan to see if I can get an answer as to why the airbags did not deploy when the light indicates they did but I've not heard back from them yet.
The worst 1997 Nissan 240SX problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags3
- Fuel system1
- Lights1
- Tires1
Problems by type
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- Airbags3
- Fuel system1
- Lights1
- Tires1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Defect investigations
Incorrect child safety seat tether ancho
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Technical service bulletins for the 1997 Nissan 240SX 41
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
- Voluntary service campaign a/t shift lock button replacement
1997 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 | 19 | 24-26 | 21-22 |
What 1997 Nissan 240SX owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
There is a leak from the top of my 1997 nissan 240sx's fuel tank that seemed to spring up for no apparent reason. From what I've researched, this is not an uncommon problem for owners of this vehicle and is not easily fixed. I am petitioning for this to be a mandatory repair for nissan, as this is a major safety hazard due to faulty construction and materials.
Dt: toyo proxy 4, tires are having knots coming out on the sidewall, and the owner has had already 1 blowout on these tires. The one that blew was less than 6 months old, and the others are less than 1 year old. This iwasthe first time that the owner has owned this brand of tire. The owner has contact the dealership that sold the tires to the owner, but they would not help. The owner has also contacted toyo manufacturer and they referred her to a different tire dealership. The owner is planning to do that on 6-21-2005.
Consumer stated that when hit at 45mph in the front center of the vehicle the air bag did not deploy causing minor injuries to the consumer. Dealer notified. Ts
While making a left turn into a driveway both driver's and passenger's side airbags deployed for no reason. Cause unknown.
Parked vehicle, shift lever popped out of gear/socket. Signal switch on & steering wheel locked up. Engine light came on. There was rattling noise when driving. Took to dealer for engine light & shift lever. Mechanic could not find problem. Said rattling comes from hub cap & changed those.
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Questions about the 1997 Nissan 240SX
Is the 1997 Nissan 240SX reliable?
Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 1997 Nissan 240SX, fewer than a typical 240SX model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 Nissan 240SX?
Airbags, with 3 complaints. Next is fuel system (1).
How many recalls does the 1997 Nissan 240SX have?
No recalls on record.
What gas mileage does the 1997 Nissan 240SX get?
Official estimates for the 1997 Nissan 240SX range from 21 to 22 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.4L 4-cyl, RWD) gets 19 city and 24-26 highway.
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