1990 Nissan 240SX

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1990 Nissan 240SX
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:39:06.904Z

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

1990: 43 complaints

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

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 49%

49% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 21 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing injectors and fuel injection system.

FIRE

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 19981208

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20050515

3 OF 4 FUEL INJECTORS LEAKING AND FUEL REGULATORS NEEDS REPLACEMENT. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20040111

SEAT BELTS 12%

12% of complaints: seat belts — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing webbing and retractor.

CRASH DEATH

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SEAT BELT FAILED TO RESTRAIN DRIVER UPON IMPACT, DRIVER THROWN HALF WAY OUT OF WINDOW; VEHICLE CRUSHED DRIVER, RESULTING IN A FATALITY. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960327

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 NISSAN 240SX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 95V103002 (SEAT BELTS).

NHTSA ODI report, 20160908

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 9%

9% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine.

SERVICE BRAKES 9%

9% of complaints: service brakes — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

SEATS 9%

9% of complaints: seats — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing recliner.

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

I 19991102 — RQ (closed 20000522)

FUEL LEAKS FROM FUEL INJECTORS

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1990 Nissan 240SX — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (21 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for seat belts issues (5 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (4 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 95V103002 (seat belts) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 1990 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 1990 Nissan 240SX?

The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 49% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1990 Nissan 240SX have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.