1993 Nissan 240SX
Only 10 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 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 10
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1993: 10 complaints
View as data table
| 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
Only 10 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
4 of 10 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Electrical system
4 of 10 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing starter assembly and switch.
Steering
2 of 10 total reports mention: steering, most commonly citing steering wheel/handle bar.
Show complaint excerpts
Door locks failed.
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-03-14
Also filed under Visibility and latches/locks/linkages
Seat belts
2 of 10 total reports mention: seat belts.
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Tl* the contact owns a 1993 Nissan 240 sx. The seat belt failed to restrain around the chest area. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The diagnostic located the failure at the signal sending unit.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-06-08
Visibility
1 of 10 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing rearview mirrors/devices.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1993 Nissan 240SX — pre-purchase inspection
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- Service brakes: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 2 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 1993 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 1993 Nissan 240SX?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1993 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.