MYRModel Year Report

1989 Nissan 240SX

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1989 Nissan 240SX
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:05:30.617Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Nissan 240SX Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1989 highlighted. 1983: 1 complaints 1983 1987: 0 complaints 1988: 0 complaints 1988 1989: 36 complaints 1989 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 complaints 1998
1989: 36 complaints
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YearComplaints
19831
19870
19880
198936
199043
19919
19927
199310
19942
199560
19968
19976
19981

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 17%

17% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 6 distinct reports on file.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 8%

8% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 3 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
SEAT BELTS 8%

8% of complaints: seat belts — 3 distinct reports on file.

Show complaint excerpts

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120516

AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT DOESN'T MOVE WHEN DOOR IS OPENED OR CLOSED. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20090924

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 8%

8% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 3 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 8%

8% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 3 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19950310 — EA (closed 19950802)

TAKATA SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE

R 19950929 — seat belts

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

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 A

Campaign 95V103002 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1989 Nissan 240SX — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 95V103002 (seat belts) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1989 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 1989 Nissan 240SX?

The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:injectors, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1989 Nissan 240SX have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.