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1996 Nissan 240SX Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 1996 Nissan 240SX right now, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 8 owner complaints are on file.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1996 Nissan 240SX, plus NCAP crash-test ratings.

1996 Nissan 240SX owner complaints

Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Nissan 240SX, describing incidents dated December 1, 1996 to December 7, 2010.

Most-cited components

Fuel/Propulsion System 2 complaints
Service Brakes 2 complaints
Tires 2 complaints
Engine 1 complaint
Parking Brake 1 complaint

Of the 8 complaints on file, 3 report a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #10386511 · Filed March 4, 2011
I WAS DRIVING NORMALLY TO SCHOOL ALONG WITH MY BROTHER AND I NOTICED THAT THERE'S A VERY STRONG SMELL OF GAS INSIDE THE CAR DURING DRIVING. I STOPPED AT A SAFE PLACE TO CHECK AND I NOTICE THAT THERE'S GAS DRIPPING SLOWLY UNDER THE GAS TANK. IT STILL LEAKS AND IT SEEMS TO BE CONTINUING TO LEAK A…
ODI #10137347 · Filed September 22, 2005
DT: THERE WAS A SPLIT IN THE SEAM OF THE GAS TANK. THE SMELL OF GAS WAS STRONG IN THE GARAGE. THIS HAD BEEN GOING ON FOR ABOUT A WEEK. THE CONSUMER NOTICED A SPOT ON THE DRIVEWAY AND SUSPECTED THAT IT WAS GAS. THE CONSUMER'S HUSBAND HAD TAKEN A PIECE OF TISSUE AND DIPPED IT INTO THE SPOT AND…
ODI #10015816 · Filed April 14, 2003
IF THE AIR CONDITION WAS ON WHEN THE VEHICLE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP, THE ENGINE SURGED AND THE VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD. *JB

Read all 8 complaints

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 1996 Nissan 240SX in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Service Query SQ98-007: INCORRECT CHILD SAFETY SEAT TETHER ANCHO
Closed May 22, 1998

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 1996 Nissan 240SX right now — this is not a confirmed "no recalls". Check the VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls for the official status.

1996 Nissan 240 SX 2-DR.

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out of 5

Overall Safety Rating

Not Rated

Frontal Crash

Not Rated

Driver: 3, Passenger: 4

Side Crash

Not Rated

Driver: Not Rated, Passenger: Not Rated

Side Pole

Not Rated

Rollover

Not Rated

Safety Technology

1 investigation

8 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 Nissan 240SX.

Fuel System, Gasoline

ODI #10386511

Incident: December 7, 2010 · Filed: March 4, 2011

I WAS DRIVING NORMALLY TO SCHOOL ALONG WITH MY BROTHER AND I NOTICED THAT THERE'S A VERY STRONG SMELL OF GAS INSIDE THE CAR DURING DRIVING. I STOPPED AT A SAFE PLACE TO CHECK AND I NOTICE THAT THERE'S GAS DRIPPING SLOWLY UNDER THE GAS TANK. IT STILL LEAKS AND IT SEEMS TO BE CONTINUING TO LEAK A LITTLE MORE. PARTS FOR THIS REPAIR ARE ESTIMATE TO $400+ EXCLUDING LABOR, AS THE GAS TANK IS ALSO LOCATED QUITE BEHIND LOADS OF SUSPENSION PARTS FOR THE REAR. *TR

Fuel System, Gasoline

ODI #10137347

Incident: September 16, 2005 · Filed: September 22, 2005

DT: THERE WAS A SPLIT IN THE SEAM OF THE GAS TANK. THE SMELL OF GAS WAS STRONG IN THE GARAGE. THIS HAD BEEN GOING ON FOR ABOUT A WEEK. THE CONSUMER NOTICED A SPOT ON THE DRIVEWAY AND SUSPECTED THAT IT WAS GAS. THE CONSUMER'S HUSBAND HAD TAKEN A PIECE OF TISSUE AND DIPPED IT INTO THE SPOT AND DETERMINED IT WAS GASOLINE ON THE SPOT WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE DAY BEFORE. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO A NISSAN DEALERSHIP FOR FURTHER INSPECTION. THEY INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, AND DISCOVERED A SPLIT IN THE SEAM OF A GAS TANK THE COST WOULD BE $1,200 TO FIX IT. THE CONSUMER FELT THAT SHE SHOULD NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIRS. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, WHO SAID THEY WOULD NOT PAY BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. NO REPAIRS OR CORRECTIONS HAD BEEN MADE. *AK (11/22/05) *SC

Engine and Engine Cooling

ODI #10015816

Incident: December 28, 2002 · Filed: April 14, 2003

IF THE AIR CONDITION WAS ON WHEN THE VEHICLE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP, THE ENGINE SURGED AND THE VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD. *JB

Tires

ODI #895661

Incident: September 2, 2001 · Filed: September 4, 2001

BRIDGESTONE TURANZA T SIZE P20555R16, REPLACEMENT TIRES ON A NISSAN, 240SX, 1996. VEHICLE WAS WOBBLING. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THE DEALER STATED THAT LEFT FRONT TIRES BELT HAD SEPARATED. *AK BRIDGESTONE TURANZAT, DOT NUMBER Y78KPVB397. *SLC

Parking Brake

ODI #817154

Incident: July 12, 1997 · Filed: October 16, 1997

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND PARKED ON A INCLINE AND PASSENGERS GETTING INTO THE REAR SEAT, THE EMERGENCY BRAKE DID NOT KEEP THE VEHICLE SECURE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL INTO THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. *AK *SLC

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ODI #810154

Crash

Incident: December 1, 1996 · Filed: March 19, 1997

WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES, THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ODI #807515

Crash

Incident: December 1, 1996 · Filed: January 13, 1997

WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES, THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Tires

ODI #746702

Crash

Incident: June 1, 2001 · Filed: June 12, 2001

TIRE TREAD SEPARATED ON TWO INSTANCES. ONE DID DAMAGE TO REAR OF CAR. ALMOST HAD ACCIDENT AS RESULT. *AK (TIRESIZE: 175/70/14)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 175/70/14 )

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