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Nissan 240SX recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 75 owner complaints for the Nissan 240SX, covering model years 1995 to 1998. The 1995 model year drew the most complaints (60), and Air Bags is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 1 recall campaign on file
  • 75 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 4 model years with data (1995–1998)
  • most complaints: 1995 (60 for that model year)
  • top component: Air Bags (18 complaints)
  • latest recall 94V135000 (reported Jul 25, 1994)
  • 14 complaints reporting a crash (18.7%)
  • 2 complaints reporting a fire (2.7%)
  • 5 complaints reporting an injury (6.7%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Nissan 240SX complaints by model year

4 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 1995 model year has the most complaints: 60 of 75, or 80.0%. Next come 1996 (8) and 1997 (6). The fewest are for 1998, with 1 complaint.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Nissan 240SX owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 1995–1998Column chart of 75 complaints across 4 model years. The highest is 1995 with 60. The full figures are in the table below the chart.1995: 60 complaints6019951996: 8 complaints819961997: 6 complaints619971998: 1 complaint11998
Nissan 240SX complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Nissan 240SX complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
1995609250
199683000
199762000
199810000
All model years7514250

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Nissan 240SX components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Air Bags is the component named most often, in 18 complaints (24.0% of all 75), followed by Fuel System, Gasoline (17) and Fuel/Propulsion System (8).

Components named most often in Nissan 240SX complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in Nissan 240SX complaints (top 15)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Air Bags1824.0%
Fuel System, Gasoline1722.7%
Fuel/Propulsion System810.7%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic810.7%
Tires68.0%
Electrical System45.3%
Engine and Engine Cooling34.0%
Fuel System, Other34.0%
Power Train34.0%
Visibility34.0%
Equipment22.7%
Seat Belts22.7%
Seats22.7%
Exterior Lighting11.3%
Parking Brake11.3%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Nissan 240SX recalls

1 campaign · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name 240SX, newest first. The only campaign, 94V135000, covers model year 1995.

  • 1 recall campaign
Nissan 240SX recall campaigns covering each model year
1995: 1 campaign

  1. NHTSA campaign 94V135000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Brake Fluid Low Warning › Lamp

    Model year 1995

    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."

    Consequence:
    Consequence of non-compliance: there would be no indication to the driver of the vehicle that brake fluid was low. Low brake fluid can be caused by a leak in the system which may result in partial or complete loss of brakes and an accident.
    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.

    Filed by Nissan North America, Inc.

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Nissan 240SX questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Nissan 240SX have?

NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall campaign for the Nissan 240SX, covering model years 1995 to 1998. The campaign, 94V135000, was reported on July 25, 1994 and is filed under “Service brakes, hydraulic”.

Which Nissan 240SX model year has the most complaints?

The 1995 model year, with 60 of the 75 complaints in NHTSA’s file (80.0%). The next are 1996 (8) and 1997 (6). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Nissan 240SX complaint?

Air Bags is the component named most often: 18 complaints, or 24.0% of all 75. Fuel System, Gasoline (17) and Fuel/Propulsion System (8) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Nissan 240SX?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Nissan dealer.

How many Nissan 240SX complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 75 complaints, 14 report a crash, 2 a fire, 5 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.