1997 Nissan 240sxProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 1997 Nissan 240sx, most often about the air bags. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 29, 2013. Updated daily.
Where the 1997 Nissan 240sx has problems
6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 3 | 2 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1997 Nissan 240sx recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1997 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
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1997 Nissan 240sx safety ratings
1997 Nissan 240 SX 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
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1997 Nissan 240sx, and the recalls they led to.
- INCORRECT CHILD SAFETY SEAT TETHER ANCHONo recall
What 240sx owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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. *AK
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