1995 Nissan 240sxProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 60 owner complaints about the 1995 Nissan 240sx, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 18, 2021. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1995 Nissan 240sx has problems

60 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Air bags157
Fuel system, gasoline140
Fuel/propulsion system80
Service brakes, hydraulic51
Electrical system41
Visibility30
Fuel system, other30
Power train30
Tires30
8 other systems115

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1995 Nissan 240sx recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Brake fluid low warning: lamp

Recall 94V-135 · Jul 25, 1994 · 7,500 vehicles

Risk. CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THERE WOULD BE NO INDICATION TO THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE THAT BRAKE FLUID WAS LOW.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Nissan.

Best & worst years

1995 vs. every other 240sx year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 240sx median. How we score

'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

1995 Nissan 240sx safety ratings

1995 Nissan 240SX 2-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1995 Nissan 240sx, and the recalls they led to.

  1. INCORRECT CHILD SAFETY SEAT TETHER ANCHOSQ98007 · closed May 22, 1998
    No recall
In owners' words

What 240sx owners report

Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 NISSAN 240SX. THE AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE WAS DEFECTIVE AND THE LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING A FEW YEARS AGO. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE LIGHT DID NOT AFFECT THE FUNCTIONALITY OF THE AIR BAGS. RECENTLY, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC AND HE…
Complaint 10205277 · Oct 9, 2007 · 20,000 miles
CONSUMER WAS REAR ENDED THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT DIDN'T WORK AND HAD HEAD ON COLLISION WAS INJURIED BY THE AIR BAG AND PASSENGER SEAT WILL NOT LOCK POSITION. AK *JB
Complaint 974656 · Nov 3, 1995
TRAVELING HIGHWAY SPEED FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT. THIS ACTIVATED THE DRIVERS AIR BAG WHICH WAS QUOTED BY DEALER REVIEWING BLACK BOX. VEHICLE HAS NO BODY DAMAGE. TT
Complaint 958368 · Jan 6, 1995

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