1995 Nissan 240SX

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1995 Nissan 240SX
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:14:02.774Z

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

1995: 60 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

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 13%

13% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 8 distinct reports on file.

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THE VEHICLES FUEL TANK CRACKED AT MOUNTING STRAP AND STARTED LEAKING FUEL, THE TANK HAS A KNOW ISSUE AMONG OTHER OWNERS. THE TANK IS VERY SPECIFIC TO THE CHASSIS WITH NO AVAILABLE REPLACEMENT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20210218

AFTER DRIVING SAID VEHICLE NOTHING STOOD OUT HOWEVER, TOWARDS THE NEXT DAY I SMELT FUEL AND THERE WAS A LEAK ROUGHLY 1 METER WIDE. THE GAS TANK CRACKED IN A SPOT WHERE OTHER OWNERS OF THE SAID VEHICLE HAD EXPERIENCED A CRACK IN THE SAME FASHION. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20121026

SMELLED GAS WHEN GETTING IN CAR. LOOKED UNDER CAR TO FIND GAS TANK LEAKING. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20120830

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 13%

13% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 8 distinct reports on file.

AIR BAGS 12%

12% of complaints: air bags — 7 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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CONSUMER WAS REAR ENDED THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT DIDN'T WORK AND HAD HEAD ON COLLISION WAS INJURIED BY THE AIR BAG AND PASSENGER SEAT WILL NOT LOCK POSITION . AK *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 19951103

AIR BAGS 10%

10% of complaints: air bags — 6 distinct reports on file.

INJURY

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 8%

8% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 5 distinct reports on file.

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 NISSAN 240SX. THE CONTACT STATED THE FUEL TANK FRACTURED AND LEAKED FUEL OUT OF THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20200824

95 NISSAN 240SX GAS TANK FAILURE, CRACKED AND LEAKING GASOLINE. NOTHING WAS DONE TO THE TANK, IT JUST CRACKED AND STARTED LEAKING. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20120616

CRACK IN GAS TANK, CAUSING LEAKING FUEL.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20040724

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19940819 — service brakes, hydraulic

THE INSTRUMENT PANEL BRAKE WARNING LIGHT WILL NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL IN THE MASTER CYLINDER DROPS SUFFICIENTLY TO ACTIVATE THE LOW LEVEL SWITCH DUE TO AN IMPROPERLY WIRED DIODE, REQ

Remedy: DEALERS WILL CORRECT THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT FOR THE BRAKE WARNING SYSTEM SO THAT THE WARNING LAMP WILL ILLUMINATE WHEN THE LOW LEVEL SWITCH IS ACTIVATED.

Campaign 94V135000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19980504 — SQ (closed 19980522)

INCORRECT CHILD SAFETY SEAT TETHER ANCHO

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1995 Nissan 240SX — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (8 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (8 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for air bags issues (7 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 94V135000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 1995 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 1995 Nissan 240SX?

The most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 13% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1995 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.