1983 Nissan 240SX

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1983 Nissan 240SX
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:35:56.191Z

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
1

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1983: 1 complaint 1983 1 1987: 0 complaints 1988: 0 complaints 1988 1989: 36 complaints 1990: 43 complaints 1990 1991: 9 complaints 1992: 7 complaints 1992 1993: 10 complaints 1994: 2 complaints 1994 1995: 60 complaints 1996: 8 complaints 1996 1997: 6 complaints 1998: 1 complaint 1998
1983: 1 complaint 1983 1 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1988: 0 complaints 1988 1989: 36 complaints 1989 1990: 43 complaints 1990 1991: 9 complaints 1991 1992: 7 complaints 1992 1993: 10 complaints 1993 1994: 2 complaints 1994 1995: 60 complaints 1995 1996: 8 complaints 1996 1997: 6 complaints 1997 1998: 1 complaint 1998
1983: 1 complaint 1983 1 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1988: 0 complaints 1988 1989: 36 complaints 1989 1990: 43 complaints 1990 1991: 9 complaints 1991 1992: 7 complaints 1992 1993: 10 complaints 1993 1994: 2 complaints 1994 1995: 60 complaints 1995 1996: 8 complaints 1996 1997: 6 complaints 1997 1998: 1 complaint 1998

1983: 1 complaint

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YearComplaints
19831
19870
19880
198936
199043
19919
19927
199310
19942
199560
19968
19976
19981

Known problem areas

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Service brakes

1 of 1 total report mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1983 Nissan 240SX — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.

FAQ

Is the 1983 Nissan 240SX reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1983 Nissan 240SX?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1983 Nissan 240SX have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.