MYRModel Year Report

1992 Nissan 240SX

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1992 Nissan 240SX
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:36:33.449Z

Only 7 complaints 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 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
7

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

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

1992: 7 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19831
19870
19880
198936
199043
19919
19927
199310
19942
199560
19968
19976
19981

Known problem areas

Only 7 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Suspension

3 of 7 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing shock absorber and rear.

Tires

2 of 7 total reports mention: tires.

CRASH
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Intuitively, I knew this was a manufacturing defect even though at the time I was denied compensation or adjustment.

NHTSA ODI report, 2000-08-25

Service brakes

2 of 7 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Engine and engine cooling

2 of 7 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing exhaust system and gasoline.

FIRE
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The consumer said she was not around when the vehicle got on fire, but when she got there, the police told her they did not know how the vehicle got on fire. According to consumer, she thinks the fire had started in the engine.

NHTSA ODI report, 1998-02-27

Vehicle speed control

1 of 7 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing cruise control.

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Idle speed control failed.

NHTSA ODI report, 1997-07-17

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    1999-11-02Recall queryClosed 2000-05-22 Fuel leaks from fuel injectors

Buy-smart checklist

1992 Nissan 240SX — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Suspension: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Tires: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 1992 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 1992 Nissan 240SX?
The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1992 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.