Model year record

1995 Nissan 240SX recalls & problems

The 1995 Nissan 240SX has 1 safety recall and 60 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is air bags (15 complaints).

Recalls1safety recalls

Complaints60filed by owners

Crashes · fires9 · 2reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths5 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Service brakes, hydraulicJul 25, 1994

Brake fluid low warning › Lamp

Recall 94V1350007,500 vehicles

Problem: 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, REQUIRED BY FMVSS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS."
Risk: CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THERE WOULD BE NO INDICATION TO THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE THAT BRAKE FLUID WAS LOW. LOW BRAKE FLUID CAN BE CAUSED BY A LEAK IN THE SYSTEM WHICH MAY RESULT IN PARTIAL OR COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKES AND AN ACCIDENT.
Fix: 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.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

1995 Nissan 240SX 2-DR.

OverallNot Rated

Frontal crash	Not Rated
Side crash	Not Rated
Rollover	Not Rated

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

240SX

22mpg combined

City / highway	19 / 26 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

2.4 L · 4 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,750/year to fuel

240SX

20mpg combined

City / highway	18 / 24 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

2.4 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,100/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Typical mileage*
Air bagsFrontal; Frontal › Sensor/control module	15	6	0	5	—
Fuel system, gasolineStorage › Tank assembly; Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	14	0	0	0	142,696 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	8	0	0	0	114,562 mi
Service brakes, hydraulicAntilock/traction control/electronic limited slip; Foundation components › Disc › Caliper	6	2	0	0	—
VisibilityWindshield; Power window devices and controls	4	0	0	0	—
Electrical systemIgnition; Wiring › Front underhood	4	0	1	0	—
Seat beltsFront › Webbing; Front › Buckle assembly	4	2	0	1	—
Power trainAutomatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Floor shift; Axle assembly › Axle shaft	4	0	0	0	—
Tires	3	0	0	0	—
Seats	3	2	0	1	—
Fuel system, otherStorage › Tank assembly	3	0	0	0	—
Engine and engine coolingEngine › Gasoline; Engine › Gasoline › Belts and associated pulleys	2	0	1	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Fuel/propulsion system
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. THE ISSUE HAPPENS MOSTLY AT THE SAME LOCATION BUT NISSAN HAS SO SOLUTION. THIS HAPPENED UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITION.
Dec 4, 2020 · 120,000 miles
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 NISSAN 240SX. THE CONTACT STATED THE FUEL TANK FRACTURED AND LEAKED FUEL OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CALLED THE TROPHY WEST COVINA NISSAN LOCATED AT 205 N CITRUS ST, WEST COVINA, CA 91791, AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE REPLACEMENT FUEL TANK WAS NO LONGER AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAD TWO OTHER YEAR MAKE AND MODEL VEHICLES THAT HAD SIMILAR FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 187,750.
Aug 6, 2020 · 187,750 miles
Fuel/propulsion system
HI, IT IS VERY COMMON ON ALL MODELS 1995-1998 240SX FOR THE GAS TANK TO LEAK. DUE TO THE 2 STRAPS THE HOLD THE TANK IN PLACE CAUSING PRESSURE AND RUBBING IT CRACKS ALL OUR GAS TANKS. THIS SHOULD BE FIXED BECAUSE IT IS A SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN. IT HAPPENS ON ALL 1995-1998 240SX MODELS. PLEASE DO SOMETHING TO GET THIS FIXED AND RESOLVED. YOU CAN LOOK UP 240SXFORUMS.COM, ZILVIA.NET, KA-T.ORG ECT EVERYONE WITH THOSE YEARS HAS AN ISSUE WITH CRACKING FUEL TANK. ALL IN THE SAME SPOT. HERE ARE A FEW LINKS....YOU CAN JUST GOOD 240SX LEAKING TANK OR S14 LEAKING TANK AND WILL FIND LOADS OF POSTS ON PEOPLE HAVING CRACKED TANKS ALL THE SAME SPOT...PASSENGER SIDE AND SOMETIMES ON THE DRIVER…
May 1, 2016
Fuel/propulsion system
DRIVING AND NOTICED SMELL OF GASOLINE. PARKED CAR AND INSPECTED. NOTICED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS LEAKING FROM A STRESS CRACK NEAR THE FUEL TANK STRAP. FUEL LEAK IS OBVIOUSLY A SAFETY HAZARD.
Feb 22, 2016 · 90,000 miles
Fuel/propulsion system
AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD I STARTED SMELLING AN EXTREMELY LARGE GAS SMELL SO I PULLED OVER AND LOOKED UNDER MY CAR AND MY GAS TANK WAS LEAKING EVERYWHERE. IT HAS A STRESS CRACK. NO PUNCTURE OR ANYTHING LIKE THAT. THE TANK JUST STARTED SPLITTING APART.
Jun 26, 2015 · 217,178 miles
Fuel/propulsion system
AS IS COMMON ON 95+ 240SX GASOLINE BEGAN LEAKING OUT OF MY TANK SUDDENLY. I HAD NO ISSUES UNTIL ONE DAY I NOTICED THE SMELL AND A CONSTANT DRIP ONTO MY DRIVEWAY. *TR
Feb 2, 2014 · 50,000 miles
Fuel system, gasoline
FILLED THE TANK ON MY WAY TO WORK AND BEGAN SMELLING GAS. UPON COMING OUT AT THE END OF THE DAY THERE WAS A LARGE PUDDLE OF GAS UNDER THE CAR. AT THIS POINT THE SMELL OF GASOLINE IN THE CAR WAS UNBEARABLE. GOT THE CAR HOME AND FOUND FUEL LEAKING ON THE PASSENGER SIDE NEAR THE REAR WHEEL. LOOKING UNDER THE CAR AND FOUND FUEL STREAMING FROM THE FRONT PORTION OF THE FUEL TANK NEAR THE SUPPORT STRAP. IT APPEARS THAT THE TANK IS CRACKING IN THIS LOCATION. WITHOUT REMOVING THE TANK IT APPEARS TO BE A STRESS FRACTURE OF SOME KIND IN THE PLASTIC TANK. *TR
Aug 21, 2013 · 99,785 miles
Fuel/propulsion system
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 NISSAN 240SX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS IDLING AT A LIGHT WHEN NE NOTICED THE SMELL OF GASOLINE. THE CONTACT PARKED THE VEHICLE AND THEN NOTICED THERE WAS A FUEL LEAK FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE FUEL TANK AND THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 136,000.
Oct 9, 2012 · 136,000 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations

INCORRECT CHILD SAFETY SEAT TETHER ANCHOClosed
SEE RESUME FOR DETAILS.
SQ98007 · opened May 4, 1998 · closed May 22, 1998