1990 NISSAN 240SX
1 recalls, 51 complaints - 36 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
51 total complaints
2 crashes 2 fires 1 injuries 2 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS | 13 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 8 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 4 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 3 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 2 |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 2 |
| SEATS | 2 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 1 |
SEAT BELTS
Sep 8, 2016
Incident date: Sep 8, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 NISSAN 240SX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 95V103002 (SEAT BELTS). THE CONTACT WAS EXPERIENCING A FAILURE; HOWEVER, THE DEALER WOULD NOT HONOR THE RECALL AND WANTED TO CHARGE THE CONTACT FOR THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIE... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Mar 23, 2016
Incident date: Mar 1, 1990
THE FACTORY BREAK BOOSTERS ON NISSAN 240SX MODEL YEARS 1989-1998 LEAK AND DRIP BREAK FLUID ONTO THE FRAME RAIL, EATING AWAY THE RUST PREVENTIVE COATING. THIS ALLOWS THE ELEMENTS TO CONTACT BARE METAL, OXIDIZING IT AND BOTH WEAKENING THE STRUCTURE OF THE VEHICLE AND POTENTIALLY CAUSING THE BREAKS TO ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
May 15, 2005
Incident date: May 3, 2005
I HAVE PURCHASED THIS AUTO APRIL 20, 2005. I DROVE IT FOR APPROXIMATELY TWO WEEKS. THEN AN OVERPOWERING ODOR OF GASOLINE EMITTED IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. UPON INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, THERE WAS GASOLINE LEAKING FROM THE FUEL RAIL. I HAVE HAD THE O-RINGS AND INSULATORS REPLACED ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
May 15, 2005
Incident date: May 3, 2005
I HAVE PURCHASED THIS AUTO APRIL 20, 2005. I DROVE IT FOR APPROXIMATELY TWO WEEKS. THEN AN OVERPOWERING ODOR OF GASOLINE EMITTED IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. UPON INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, THERE WAS GASOLINE LEAKING FROM THE FUEL RAIL. I HAVE HAD THE O-RINGS AND INSULATORS REPLACED ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Apr 12, 2004
Incident date: Jan 15, 2004
SMELLED BAD GAS ODOR. TOOK TO REPAIR SHOP AND SAID 3 OUT OF 4 INJECTORS WERE LEAKING, VERY DANGEROUS. REPLACED IMMEDIATELY. NOW I AM READING ABOUT RECALL # 95I006000--NEVER NOTIFIED. WILL NISSAN REFUND OR CREDIT ME FOR COST SINCE THIS WAS IMMEDIATE DANGER PROBLEM. WILL PROVIDE PROOF OF SERVICE AND C... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
Jan 11, 2004
Incident date: Feb 6, 2004
3 OF 4 FUEL INJECTORS LEAKING AND FUEL REGULATORS NEEDS REPLACEMENT. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Jun 4, 2002
FUEL INJECTOR HAS LEAKED FUEL DUE TO FUEL RAIL. VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED THREE TIMES. THIS PART IS ON NATIONAL BACK ORDER. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
May 6, 2002
FUEL INJECTORS HAVE LEAKED FUEL DUE TO THE FUEL RAIL. VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED THREE TIMES. PARTS ARE ON A NATIONAL BACK ORDER. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
Apr 11, 2002
Incident date: Mar 1, 2002
FUEL INJECTOR IS LEAKING AND COULD CAUSE A FIRE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT EXPERIENCED ANY PROBLEM YET DUE TO LEAKING FUEL INJECTORS. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK *TT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Mar 12, 2002
WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING THERE IS A NOISE COMING FROM ENGINE. TIMING CHAIN HAS MALFUNCTIONED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
Feb 28, 2002
FUEL INJECTORS LEAKING SAME AS RECALL 951006000. *AK
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Feb 25, 2002
GAS LEAKING FROM FUEL INJECTORS, OTHER OWNERS WITH SAME PROBLEM, IS IT RECALLED?*AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
Oct 25, 2000
FUEL INJECTORS LEAKING. *ET
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Oct 25, 2000
MASTER CYLINDER LEAKING. *ET
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
Oct 24, 2000
FUEL INJECTORS LEAKING. *ET
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Oct 24, 2000
MASTER CYLINDER LEAKING. *ET
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Jun 23, 2000
Incident date: Aug 15, 1999
THE SAFTEY BUTTON ON THE IGNITION THAT YOU USUALLY HAS TO BE PUSHED IN TO GET THE KEY OUT KEEPS GETTING STUCK. THEREFORE I'M NOT ABLE TO GET MY KEY OUT. THE PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED ABOUT 5 OR 6 TIMES ALREADY AND TO RESOLVE IT, I HAVE TO REMOVE THE PLATE THAT COVERS THE IGNITION AND BUTTON AND PRESS IT... Read more
SEATS
May 31, 2000
Incident date: May 1, 1995
THE METAL BACKING IN THE DRIVERS SEAT IS STARTING TO PROTRUDE THROUGH THE SEAT MATERIAL AND INTO THE DRIVERS BACK.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Mar 3, 2000
THE ENGINE IDLE CONTROL FAILS WHILE ON THE ROAD, NOT ABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE OF IDLE PROBLEMS. YH
TIRES
Feb 22, 2000
WAS COMING TO A LIGHT, TOOK FOOT OFF GAS, AND RPMS DROPPED TO 1800. WHEN TAKEN VEHICLE OUT OF GEAR, RPMS WOULD JUMP UP OVER 1800 & THEN SLOWLY DECREASE. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP 5 OR 6 TIMES FOR PROBLEM. MECHANIC NOT ABLE TO RESOLVE PROBLEM. FRONT TIRES WOULD HAVE NO GRIP. CAR WOULD KEEP ROLLING DUE TO B... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Feb 22, 2000
WAS COMING TO A LIGHT, TOOK FOOT OFF GAS, AND RPMS DROPPED TO 1800. WHEN TAKEN VEHICLE OUT OF GEAR, RPMS WOULD JUMP UP OVER 1800 & THEN SLOWLY DECREASE. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP 5 OR 6 TIMES FOR PROBLEM. MECHANIC NOT ABLE TO RESOLVE PROBLEM. FRONT TIRES WOULD HAVE NO GRIP. CAR WOULD KEEP ROLLING DUE TO B... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
Dec 8, 1999
FUEL INJECTORS ARE LEAKING WHICH CAUSES A POTENTIAL FOR VEHICLE TO IGNITE AND CATCH FIRE. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
Oct 26, 1999
BRAKE FLUID CAUSED THE SEALS TO FAIL, RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKE POWER. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Oct 26, 1999
BRAKE FLUID CAUSED THE SEALS TO FAIL, RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKE POWER. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Jul 19, 1999
Incident date: Mar 3, 1999
WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER CAN SMELL GAS WITHIN THE VEHICLE, AND ALL FOUR OF FUEL INJECTORS HAVE TO BE REPLACED. ALSO, THERE IS A NOISE COMING FROM THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Apr 8, 1999
THERE IS A STRONG SCENT OF GASOLINE FROM THE VEHICLE AFTER IT RUNS AT HIGHER SPEEDS (55+ MPH). I ALSO NOTICED SOME "LIQUID" AROUND THE ENGINE. IT SEEMS TO BE GASOLINE. I KNOW THAT NISSANS IN THE HAVE HAD FAILURES OF THE FUEL INJECTIONS, AND I DON'T REALLY WANT TO DRIVE MY CAR TOO MUCH BECAUSE I'M AF... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
Apr 1, 1999
Incident date: Jan 11, 1998
THE INTERNAL SEALS IN THE FUEL INJECTORS ARE LEAKING GAS ONTO THE ENGINE. NISSAN SAID TO REPLACE THE EXTERNAL SEALS, THAT DID NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM. NOW THEY SAY THAT THE LEAKING INJECTORS ARE NOT A SAFTY ISSUE, AND WILL NOT REPLACE THEM. I DO NOT WANT MY CAR TO BURN LIKE A 300ZX. I HAVE TALKED WI... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
Mar 25, 1999
Incident date: Jun 1, 1998
THE PROBLEM IS A SAFETY ISSUE, CONCERNING THE FUEL INJECTORS OF 1989-90 NISSAN 240SX'S. I, ALONG WITH MANY OTHERS, HAVE EXPERIENCED EXTERNAL FUEL INJECTOR LEAKS. ~100,000 MILES, THE FUEL INJECTORS WILL DEVELOP EXTERNAL LEAKS AT THE TOP OF THE INJECTORS. LEAKING ON TOP OF THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD.... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
Mar 21, 1999
Incident date: Dec 4, 1998
FRONT TWO FUEL INJECTORS ARE LEAKING, ALLOWING GASOLINE TO ACCUMULATE ON TOP OF ENGINE BLOCK, POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Mar 3, 1999
THE TIMING CHAIN ADJUSTMENT GUIDES FAILED, RECALL ON 1989 MODELS AND A TECHNICAL BULLETIN ON THE 1990, HOWEVER VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. (ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER).
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jan 20, 1999
Incident date: Dec 14, 1998
TIMING CHAIN GUIDE AND TENSIONER FAILED. NISSAN KNEW ABOUT PROBLEM AND HAD FIX IN 2/89 AND REPAIRED 89 MODELS, YET CONTINUED TO PUT FAULTY COMPONENTS IN 90 MODELS WITHOUT OFFERING TO REPAIR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
Jan 13, 1999
FUEL INJECTORS LEAKING, RECALL ON THE NISSAN 6 CYL VEHICLE HOWEVER CONSUMER HAS 4 CYL AND NOT INCLUDED.
SEAT BELTS
Dec 11, 1998
Incident date: Dec 7, 1998
WHEN GETTING INTO THE VEHICLE AND TRYING TO USE THE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT, THE SEAT BELT WILL KEEP GETTING JAMMED AND THE CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO USE THE SEAT BELT. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Dec 8, 1998
Incident date: Nov 10, 1998
NISSAN CORPORATION IS AWARE OF THE FUEL INJECTOR DEFECT. ACCORDING TO FUTURE NISSAN IS ROSEVILLE, CA. NISSAN CORPORATION HAS WARRANTIED THE FUEL INJECTORS IN A SELECT NUMBER OF MODELS AND CYLINDER TYPES. THE 240SX WITH 6 CYLINDERS HAS BEEN WARRANTIED, HOWEVER MY 4 CYLINDER MODEL WHICH HAS THE EXA... Read more
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Nov 14, 1998
THE 1989 NISSAN 300ZX WAS RECALLED FOR THE SAME PROBLEM THAT I AS WELL AS MANY OTHER CAR OWNERS WITH A 89-90 240SX ARE HAVING (ACCORDING TO THE DEALER, THAT IS ONE OF THE MOST COMMON PROBLEMS, AND USUALLY PEOPLE REPLACE ALL FOUR AT ONCE, WHICH NORMALLY WOULD BE EXTREMELY RARE, BUT ON A 240 SX IS VER... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
Dec 31, 1996
Incident date: Oct 13, 1996
INTERLOCK GEAR MECHANISM FAILED, CAUSING GEAR TO SHIFT.
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Dec 31, 1996
Incident date: Oct 13, 1996
POWER STEERING SYSTEM FAILED.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Dec 27, 1996
CONSUMER IS SECOND OWNER OF THE VEHICLE, THE FUEL INJECTORS ARE LEAKING, RECALL # 95I006000. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Dec 27, 1996
TOOK CAR TO REPAIR SHOP FOR THE MASTER CYLINDER, THE MECHANIC INDICATED THAT THE FUEL INJECTORS ALSO NEED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
Dec 27, 1996
TOOK CAR TO REPAIR SHOP FOR THE MASTER CYLINDER, THE MECHANIC INDICATED THAT THE FUEL INJECTORS ALSO NEED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Dec 10, 1996
Incident date: Jun 1, 1996
BOLT HOLDING SEATBACK TO SEAT BOTTOM BROKE LOOSE, CAUSING SEATBACK TO RECLINE IN AN UNSAFE POSITION. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Dec 5, 1996
Incident date: Nov 30, 1996
ENGINE HIGH IDLE, APPROXIMATELY4000 RPMS. BOTH INCIDENTS OCCURRED DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER, DIAGNOSTIC SCREENING DIDNT IDENTIFY PROBLEM. *AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
Jun 28, 1996
Incident date: Mar 20, 1995
LEFT FRONT SHOCK TOWER FAILED. *DH
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jun 19, 1996
Incident date: Sep 8, 1990
DESIGN OF REAR SPOILER CAUSES WATER TO STAY UNDERNEATH, CAUSING BOLTS TO RUST/BREAK. *DH
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
May 22, 1996
Incident date: May 15, 1996
DRIVER'S SHOULDER HARNESS COMPLETELY INOPERATIVE, DRIVER CAN ONLY USE LAP BELT WHILE DRIVING; DOES NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION. *AK
SEATS
Apr 16, 1996
Incident date: Mar 2, 1996
DRIVER SIDE SEAT TRACK ANCHORS, CAUSING THE SEAT TO FALL BACKWARDS IN RECLINING POSITIONS WHILE DRIVING. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
Apr 5, 1996
Incident date: Jan 23, 1996
THE FUEL INJECTERS ARE LEAKING AND A GASOLINE SMELL IS ALWAYS PRESENT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Mar 27, 1996
Incident date: Mar 4, 1996
SEAT BELT FAILED TO RESTRAIN DRIVER UPON IMPACT, DRIVER THROWN HALF WAY OUT OF WINDOW; VEHICLE CRUSHED DRIVER, RESULTING IN A FATALITY. *AK
Crash
1 deaths
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Mar 26, 1996
Incident date: Mar 4, 1996
STRUCK ON PASSENGER SIDE; VEHICLE SLIDES SIDEWAYS STRIKING TREE, FLIPPED OVER ON DRIVER SIDE, DRIVER THROWN HALF WAY OUT OF WINDOW; VEHICLE CRUSHED DRIVER
Crash
1 injured
1 deaths
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Jun 9, 1995
Incident date: Jun 9, 1995
DRIVER SEAT BACK IS RECLINING BACKWARD EXCESSIVELY. TT
Showing 50 of 51 complaints.
EPA Fuel Economy, 1990 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 (Minicompact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1990 NISSAN 240SX
36 manufacturer communications from 24 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 |
| 200000 WHEELS | 4 |
| 010000 STEERING | 4 |
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 4 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 2 |
| 151000 SEAT BELTS:FRONT | 2 |
NTB08-097L
Sep 21, 2023
010000 STEERING
DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB23-053
Jun 16, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SILICONE-BASED LUBRICANT OR GREASE CAN DAMAGE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS SERVICE INFORMATION Do not apply Silicone-based lubricants or grease to, or around, any interior electrical components. To avoid the risk of death or severe personal
NTB23-049
Jun 16, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
12 VOLT BATTERY TESTING FOR IN-SERVICE VEHICLES SERVICE INFORMATION The following Service Information lists NNA procedural recommendations for establishing good connections while performing 12V battery testing. These recommendations ar
NTB13-107F
Apr 27, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB16-003C
Apr 17, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INTELLIGENT KEY REPLACEMENT OR SWAPPING BETWEEN VEHICLES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB09-081J
Feb 27, 2023
130000 VISIBILITY
WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB13-028H
Feb 27, 2023
160000 STRUCTURE
REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB13-028H
Feb 27, 2023
130000 VISIBILITY
REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB09-081J
Feb 27, 2023
160000 STRUCTURE
WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB08-097K
Feb 22, 2023
010000 STEERING
DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB10-126C
Feb 22, 2023
200000 WHEELS
WHEEL BEARING COLLISION DAMAGE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB99-001F
Dec 7, 2021
020000 SUSPENSION
STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB99-001e
Feb 12, 2021
020000 SUSPENSION
STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB08055C
Jan 27, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
SERVICE INFORMATION Information necessary to service the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) safely is included in the "RESTRAINTS" section of the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) for each vehicle. IMPORTANT: Turn the ignition switch OFF
NTB08055C
Jan 27, 2014
140000 AIR BAGS
SERVICE INFORMATION Information necessary to service the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) safely is included in the "RESTRAINTS" section of the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) for each vehicle. IMPORTANT: Turn the ignition switch OFF
NTB92123D
Aug 27, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
Nissan Original Equipment or Genuine Accessory Alloy wheels, along with their finish coating (clear, chrome, titanium, etc.), are specifically developed to achieve Nissan design and performance standards. These Original Equipment or Genuin
NTB92123D
Aug 27, 2013
200000 WHEELS
Nissan Original Equipment or Genuine Accessory Alloy wheels, along with their finish coating (clear, chrome, titanium, etc.), are specifically developed to achieve Nissan design and performance standards. These Original Equipment or Genuin
NTB04094A
Jul 23, 2013
200000 WHEELS
If YOU CONFIRM: A vehicle needs to have the brake rotors resurfaced (front or rear). ACTION: Use the ProCut PFM Series on-car brake lathe to perform brake rotor resurfacing and follow the tips listed in this bulletin. - The ProCut P
NTB04094A
Jul 23, 2013
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
If YOU CONFIRM: A vehicle needs to have the brake rotors resurfaced (front or rear). ACTION: Use the ProCut PFM Series on-car brake lathe to perform brake rotor resurfacing and follow the tips listed in this bulletin. - The ProCut P
NTB04094A
Jul 23, 2013
010000 STEERING
If YOU CONFIRM: A vehicle needs to have the brake rotors resurfaced (front or rear). ACTION: Use the ProCut PFM Series on-car brake lathe to perform brake rotor resurfacing and follow the tips listed in this bulletin. - The ProCut P
NTB00033E
Jul 23, 2013
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
SERVICE INFORMATION - This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item listed, if any should occur. - Most brake incidents fall into
NTB00033E
Jul 23, 2013
200000 WHEELS
SERVICE INFORMATION - This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item listed, if any should occur. - Most brake incidents fall into
NTB00033E
Jul 23, 2013
020000 SUSPENSION
SERVICE INFORMATION - This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item listed, if any should occur. - Most brake incidents fall into
NTB00033E
Jul 23, 2013
010000 STEERING
SERVICE INFORMATION - This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item listed, if any should occur. - Most brake incidents fall into
NTB99001A
Mar 19, 2013
020000 SUSPENSION
SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin provides information to identify: - A leaking strut or a shock absorber that qualifies for replacement under warranty. - A strut or shock absorber that has slight oil seepage, a condition wh
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
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
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
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
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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