MYRModel Year Report

1990 Nissan 240SX

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1990 Nissan 240SX
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:13:37.528Z

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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Nissan 240SX Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1990 highlighted. 1983: 1 complaints 1983 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 complaints 1998
1990: 43 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 28%

28% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 12 distinct reports on file.

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

NHTSA ODI report, 20040111

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 19%

19% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 8 distinct reports on file.

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

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 9%

9% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 4 distinct reports on file.

STRUCTURE 5%

5% of complaints: structure — 2 distinct reports on file.

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THE FACTORY BREAK BOOSTERS ON NISSAN 240SX MODEL YEARS 1989-1998 LEAK AND DRIP BREAK FLUID ONTO THE FRAME RAIL, EATING AWAY THE RUST PREVENTIVE COATING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20160323

STEERING 5%

5% of complaints: steering — 2 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY DEATH
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STRUCK ON PASSENGER SIDE; VEHICLE SLIDES SIDEWAYS STRIKING TREE, FLIPPED OVER ON DRIVER SIDE, DRIVER THROWN HALF WAY OUT OF WINDOW; VEHICLE CRUSHED DRIVER

NHTSA ODI report, 19960326

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 (12 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (8 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.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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:fuel injection system:injectors, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1990 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.