The most-reported 240SX run is JN1AS44D1SW (1995 builds) with 9 complaints, 4.5× the typical run. Fuel system problems make up 27% of reports; 1995 is the worst model year at 3.9 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for 240SX model years 1989–1995.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Nissan 240SX has 68 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 23% of every 240SX complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JN1AS44D1SW•••••• | 1995 | 3 | 2 | |
| JN1AS44D4SW•••••• | 1995 | 1 | — | |
| JN1AS44DXSW•••••• | 1995 | 1 | — | |
| JN1AS44D5SW•••••• | 1995 | 1 | — | |
| JN1AS44D9SW•••••• | 1995 | — | — | |
| JN1AS44D2SW•••••• | 1995 | 1 | — | |
| JN1HS36P9KW•••••• | 1989 | — | — | |
| JN1HS36PXLW•••••• | 1990 | — | 1 | |
| JN1HS36P5LW•••••• | 1990 | — | — | |
| JN1HS36P6KW•••••• | 1989 | — | 1 | |
| JN1AS44D6SW•••••• | 1995 | — | — | |
| JN1HS36P6LW•••••• | 1990 | — | — |
Each of the other 56 240SX runs has 3 complaints or fewer.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Nissan 240SX the gap between build years is 3.9×: a 1995 car draws 3.9 complaints per run, a 1991 one 1.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 4 | 4 | 1 | |
| 1995 | 47 | 12 | 7 | |
| 1993 | 7 | 7 | 1 | |
| 1992 | 6 | 5 | 1 | |
| 1991 | 6 | 6 | — | |
| 1990 | 31 | 15 | 2 | |
| 1989 | 26 | 14 | 1 |
Heaviest year here is 1995 at 3.9 complaints per run; lightest is 1991 at 1.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 27% of everything Nissan 240SX owners report: Fuel System, 37 of 133 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System | — | 2 | |
| Gasoline | — | 2 | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | — | 2 | |
| Seat Belts | 2 | — | |
| Air Bags | 6 | — | |
| Electrical System | — | 3 | |
| Service Brakes | 1 | — | |
| Hydraulic | 1 | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 2 recall campaigns on the Nissan 240SX; the 2 below cover build years 1989 to 1995. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 95V103002 | Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly | 1989–1991 |
| 94V135000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:brake Fluid Low Warning: Lamp | 1995 |
95V103002 was opened in 1995 on cars built from 1989: 6 years on the road before the recall.
How serious were they
Of the 133 reports on the Nissan 240SX, 9.8% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.
| Outcome | Nissan 240SX | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 133 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 13 (9.8%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 7 (5.3%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 7 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 3 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 69% above the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Nissan 240SX share of that is 133 complaints over 68 runs, 0.01% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Nissan 240SX VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 133 NHTSA complaints from 68 240SX runs and 2 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which 240SX production run has the most complaints?
JN1AS44D1SW, a 1995 build, with 9 complaints, 3 of them after a crash. The typical 240SX run has 2.
Which 240SX years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 1995 is heaviest at 3.9 complaints per run and 1991 lightest at 1.
How many 240SX complaints involve a crash?
9.8% of 133 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 7 involved a fire.
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