MYRModel Year Report

1997 Nissan 240SX

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1997 Nissan 240SX
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:14:09.055Z

Only 6 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 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Nissan 240SX Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1997 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 1997 1998: 1 complaints 1998
1997: 6 complaints
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YearComplaints
19831
19870
19880
198936
199043
19919
19927
199310
19942
199560
19968
19976
19981

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 6 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

AIR BAGS

2 of 6 total reports mention: air bags.

CRASH
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MY CAR (1997 NISSAN 240 SX) BEING DRIVEN BY MY SON WAS IN AN ACCIDENT WHERE THE CAR WAS TOTALED BY IMPACT. NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED BUT YET THE LIGHT CAME ON SAYING THEY DID.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130729

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHEN HIT AT 45MPH IN THE FRONT CENTER OF THE VEHICLE THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY CAUSING MINOR INJURIES TO THE CONSUMER. DEALER NOTIFIED. TS

NHTSA ODI report, 20030123

TIRES

1 of 6 total reports mentions: tires.

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DT: TOYO PROXY 4, TIRES ARE HAVING KNOTS COMING OUT ON THE SIDEWALL, AND THE OWNER HAS HAD ALREADY 1 BLOWOUT ON THESE TIRES. THE ONE THAT BLEW WAS LESS THAN 6 MONTHS OLD, AND THE OTHERS ARE LESS THAN 1 YEAR OLD.

NHTSA ODI report, 20050620

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 of 6 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline.

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THERE IS A LEAK FROM THE TOP OF MY 1997 NISSAN 240SX'S FUEL TANK THAT SEEMED TO SPRING UP FOR NO APPARENT REASON. FROM WHAT I'VE RESEARCHED, THIS IS NOT AN UNCOMMON PROBLEM FOR OWNERS OF THIS VEHICLE AND IS NOT EASILY FIXED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20111112

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

1 of 6 total reports mentions: exterior lighting.

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PARKED VEHICLE, SHIFT LEVER POPPED OUT OF GEAR/SOCKET. SIGNAL SWITCH ON & STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THERE WAS RATTLING NOISE WHEN DRIVING. TOOK TO DEALER FOR ENGINE LIGHT & SHIFT LEVER. MECHANIC COULD NOT FIND PROBLEM.

NHTSA ODI report, 19980408

EQUIPMENT

1 of 6 total reports mentions: equipment.

CRASH
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MY CAR (1997 NISSAN 240 SX) BEING DRIVEN BY MY SON WAS IN AN ACCIDENT WHERE THE CAR WAS TOTALED BY IMPACT. NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED BUT YET THE LIGHT CAME ON SAYING THEY DID.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130729

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 19980504 — SQ (closed 19980522)

INCORRECT CHILD SAFETY SEAT TETHER ANCHO

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1997 Nissan 240SX — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1997 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 1997 Nissan 240SX?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1997 Nissan 240SX have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.