1989 NISSAN 240SX
1 recalls, 46 complaints - 11 TSBs
95V103002 May 24, 1995
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.
Consequence
THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AND CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. THEY SHOULD ENSURE THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUGGING ON THE BELT TO MAKE SUR... Read more
Complaint Statistics
46 total complaints
3 crashes 3 fires 1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS | 6 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 |
| SEAT BELTS | 3 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 3 |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 2 |
SEAT BELTS
May 16, 2012
Incident date: Apr 30, 2012
WHEN I WAS DRIVING MY CAR THE ELECTRONIC SEAT BELT WENT FORWARD, WHICH BASICALLY MEANS IM UNBUCKLED AND IT WONT GO BACK TO THE BUCKLED POSITION FOR SOME REASON.
SEAT BELTS
Sep 24, 2009
Incident date: Jun 20, 2008
AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT DOESN'T MOVE WHEN DOOR IS OPENED OR CLOSED. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Jul 25, 2003
Incident date: May 11, 2003
ELECTRICAL FIRE IN THE INTERIOR OF VEHICLE. *AK
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Jun 14, 2003
Incident date: Jun 10, 2003
THE LOWER BOLT THAT HOLDS THE BACK, LEFT BRAKE CALIPER HAS BROKEN TWICE WITHIN 3 YEARS. *NLM
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Sep 22, 2000
FUEL INJECTORS LEAKING-- 2 OUT OF THE 4
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
Sep 6, 2000
Incident date: Aug 20, 2000
FUEL INJECTORS ARE LEAKING GAS, AND ITS A FIRE HAZARD.*AK
SEAT BELTS
Mar 9, 2000
Incident date: Feb 21, 2000
SEAT BELT MOTOR DOES NOT WORK, AND THE SHOULDER BUCKLE DOES NOT LOCK IN PLACE, MAKING THE SHOULDER BELT USELESS. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
Aug 26, 1999
Incident date: Aug 12, 1999
SEAT BELTRETRACTOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE ISN'T WORKING, AND THERE IS A FUEL LEAKAGE WITHIN THE FUEL INJECTORS. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Aug 26, 1999
Incident date: Aug 12, 1999
SEAT BELTRETRACTOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE ISN'T WORKING, AND THERE IS A FUEL LEAKAGE WITHIN THE FUEL INJECTORS. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Apr 20, 1999
Incident date: Apr 12, 1999
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE VEHICLE IS STALLS AND DIES DUE TO THE TIMING CHAIN FAILURE. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
Mar 24, 1999
Incident date: Jul 1, 1998
FUEL INJECTORS ON CYLINDERS 1 AND 2 DEVELOPED FUEL EXTERNAL FUEL LEAKS. THIS WAS NOT THE SEALS AS THEY WERE REPLACED AND HAD NO EFFECT ON THE LEAK. INJECTOR REPLACEMENT @ $100 EACH SOLVED THE PROBLEM. POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Dec 6, 1998
Incident date: Sep 26, 1998
ALL FUEL INJECTERS KEPT LEAKING AND SPILLING GAS,THE DEALERSHIP FAILED TO FIX IT RIGHT CAUSING FIRE
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Sep 10, 1998
Incident date: Aug 18, 1998
STRONG GAS ODOR AROUND VEHICLE. OWNER CANNOT LOCATE ANY LEAKS.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Apr 24, 1998
Incident date: Nov 6, 1997
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION RESULTING IN A VEHICLE COLLISION.
1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
Mar 27, 1998
Incident date: Mar 14, 1998
SUDDEN ACCELERATION,RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL/COLLISION. *AK
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
May 29, 1997
Incident date: May 14, 1997
FUEL INJECTORS: FUEL INJECTORS ARE LEAKING. EGR IS BROKEN, , VACUUM IS CRACKED. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
May 29, 1997
Incident date: May 14, 1997
FUEL INJECTORS: FUEL INJECTORS ARE LEAKING. EGR IS BROKEN, , VACUUM IS CRACKED. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
May 29, 1997
Incident date: May 14, 1997
FUEL INJECTORS: FUEL INJECTORS ARE LEAKING. EGR IS BROKEN, , VACUUM IS CRACKED. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jan 9, 1997
HAVE EXPERIENCED TWO CASES OF SUDDEN ACCELERATION. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
Jan 9, 1997
HAVE EXPERIENCED TWO CASES OF SUDDEN ACCELERATION. *AK
INTERIOR LIGHTING
Nov 25, 1996
AN ELECTRICALSHORT IN THE WIRING IN THE DASH, CAUSING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS TO FAIL. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Nov 25, 1996
AN ELECTRICALSHORT IN THE WIRING IN THE DASH, CAUSING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS TO FAIL. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Nov 20, 1996
Incident date: Jun 1, 1991
WHEN DRIVING ON WET OR MOIST PAVEMENT AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE BACK OF THE CAR FISHTAILED, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 28, 1996
Incident date: Oct 21, 1996
FAILURE ON THE THROTTLE, CONSUMER WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
Oct 24, 1996
ONE OF THE FUEL INJECTORS IS LEAKING . *AK
STEERING:COLUMN
Oct 17, 1996
Incident date: Oct 7, 1996
KEY CANNOT BE REMOVED FROM IGNITION SWITCH, ALSO TILT STEERING MECHANISM DOES NOT LOCK STEERING WHEEL IN PLACE. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Oct 17, 1996
Incident date: Oct 7, 1996
KEY CANNOT BE REMOVED FROM IGNITION SWITCH, ALSO TILT STEERING MECHANISM DOES NOT LOCK STEERING WHEEL IN PLACE. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Sep 25, 1996
WHILE DRIVING NOTICED SMELL OF RAW GASOLINE IN INTERIOR DUE TO FUEL INJECTION LINE/HOSE LEAKS.
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Sep 11, 1996
Incident date: Aug 31, 1996
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE ABOUT 65 MPH, REAR WINDOW JUST POPPED OUT WITH NO WARNING, LANDED ON TRUNK, PULLED TO SIDE AND PUT WINDOW IN TRUNK. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Aug 19, 1996
Incident date: Jul 18, 1996
VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD DUE TO ELECTRICAL SHORT WHILE DRIVING WHILE STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT.*AK *SLC
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Jul 30, 1996
Incident date: Jul 23, 1996
FUEL IS LEAKING FROM THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL. FUEL INJECTORS THROWING FUEL ONTO THE MANIFOLD AND COULD CAUSE AND ENGINE FIRE.*JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Jul 22, 1996
Incident date: Jul 9, 1996
MUFFLER REPLACED DUE TO HOLES. *SD
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Jul 22, 1996
Incident date: Jul 9, 1996
WINDOW CABLE BROKE. *SD
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Jun 24, 1996
Incident date: Apr 1, 1996
WATER PUMP REPLACED. *SD
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
Jun 24, 1996
Incident date: Apr 1, 1996
FUEL INJECTORS LEAKING. *SD
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
May 13, 1996
Incident date: May 13, 1996
NO PARTS. DEALERSHIP MADE AN APPOINTMENT AND THERE STILL WASN'T A PART AVAILABLE FOR RECALL REPAIRS 95V103002. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
STEERING:COLUMN
Apr 25, 1996
Incident date: Jun 15, 1990
TILT STEERING WHEEL LOCKING MECHANISM FAILS TO HOLD STEERING WHEEL IN POSITION. *DSH
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Apr 15, 1996
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING, WHEN MAKING AN EMERGENCY STOP THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR CAME APART WITH PASSENGER IN THE SEAT NO 0NE WAS INJURED. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jul 27, 1995
THE TIMING CHAIN WAS REPLACE BY THE DEALER CONSUMER SAY RECEIVE A RECALL COULDN'T FIND IT KNOW IS HAVING A PROBLEM . TT
CHILD SEAT
Jun 15, 1995
Incident date: Apr 19, 1995
ADJUSTABLE SUPPORT LEVER ON KOLCRAFT CHILD SAFETY SEAT FAILS TO HOLD SEAT IN UPRIGHT POSITION WHEN FACING FORWARD. *SKD
STEERING
May 18, 1995
Incident date: Apr 28, 1995
FRONT LEFT WHEEL KNUCKLE FAILED RESULTING IN BRAKE LINE CUT AND TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
Crash
STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
May 18, 1995
Incident date: Apr 28, 1995
FRONT LEFT WHEEL KNUCKLE FAILED RESULTING IN BRAKE LINE CUT AND TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
May 10, 1995
Incident date: Apr 29, 1995
THERE WAS A RECALL IN 1989 FOR A TIMING CHAIN GUIDE, LATER AFTER THE RECALL WAS DONE THE TIMING CHAIN BROKE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LOSS POWER AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Apr 28, 1995
Incident date: Apr 27, 1995
TAKATA SEATBELT FAILURE, LAP BELT BUCKLE FAILURE. TT
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Apr 27, 1995
Incident date: Jun 1, 1993
POWER WINDOW ASSEMBLY FAILED. *SKD
POWER TRAIN
Apr 27, 1995
Incident date: Jul 1, 1994
SPEEDOMETER FAILED.
EPA Fuel Economy, 1989 NISSAN 240SX
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 23.0 | 20.0 | Regular | $3,100 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 24.0 | 20.0 | Regular | $3,100 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Subcompact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1989 NISSAN 240SX
11 manufacturer communications from 8 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| 151000 SEAT BELTS:FRONT | 2 |
| 150000 SEAT BELTS | 1 |
| 151100 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 1 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 |
| 111100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES | 1 |
| 199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | 1 |
NTB-09-101
Sep 30, 2010
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
NISSAN: TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) WARNING LIGHT ON/FLASHING. NO MODELS OR MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE UPDATED ON 08-11-2011. *KB
NTB-09-129
Sep 13, 2010
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
NISSAN: VENT CONTROL VALVE REPLACEMENT. WHEN REPLACING THE EVAP CANISTER VENT CONTROL VALVE FOR REASON: USE THE ONE LISTED ON PAGE 2; FOR VENT CONTROL VALVE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE, REFER TO THE APPROPRIATE SECTION OF THE ELECTRONIC SERVICE
NTB-09-030
Apr 6, 2009
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NISSAN: THE 12 VOLT BATTERY IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND IS REQUIRED TO STAY CONNECTED WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO VEHICLE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS/CAUTIONS. NO MOD
NTB-09-030
Apr 6, 2009
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
NISSAN: THE 12 VOLT BATTERY IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND IS REQUIRED TO STAY CONNECTED WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO VEHICLE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS/CAUTIONS. NO MOD
NTB-09-030
Apr 6, 2009
111100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
NISSAN: THE 12 VOLT BATTERY IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND IS REQUIRED TO STAY CONNECTED WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO VEHICLE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS/CAUTIONS. NO MOD
99022
Oct 28, 2005
151000 SEAT BELTS:FRONT
FRONT SEAT BELT LATCH PLATE RETAINING BUTTON MISSING. *TT
NTB99022C
Aug 5, 2003
151000 SEAT BELTS:FRONT
FRONT SEAT BELT LATCH PLATE RETAINING BUTTON MISSING. *TT
NTB99022B
May 2, 2001
151100 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
SEAT BELT LATCH PLATE RETAINING BUTTON MISSING. *TT
NTB99022A
Aug 26, 1999
150000 SEAT BELTS
CONCERNS WITH THE FRONT SEAT BELT LATCH PLATE STOPPER BUTTON MISSING. *TT
NTB95027
Mar 1, 1995
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
K24E TENSION SIDE TIMING CHAIN GUIDE BROKEN. *TW
NTB95027
Mar 1, 1995
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
UNKNOWN
NHTSA Safety Investigations, NISSAN 240SX
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
RQ99021
Opened: Nov 2, 1999 , Closed: May 22, 2000
FUEL LEAKS FROM FUEL INJECTORS
In October of 1995, Nisan conducted a safety improvement campaign, 95I-006.The campaign recalled Maximas (1985-88), 200SX (1987-88), 300ZX (1984-88, and Infinity M30 (1990-92), for fuel leaking from the fuel injectors.The remedy called for a replacement of the fuel injectors and related hoses on the... Read more
SQ98007
Opened: May 4, 1998 , Closed: May 22, 1998
INCORRECT CHILD SAFETY SEAT TETHER ANCHO
SEE RESUME FOR DETAILS.
NISSAN 240SX - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the NISSAN 240SX across all model years (1989, 1995).
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Total Recalls
238
Total Complaints
2
Investigations
27
Reported Crashes
8
Reported Fires
3
Reported Deaths
NISSAN 240SX - Year by Year
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