Nissan 240sx 1991
Model 240sx made in 1991 by Nissan got 11 consumer complains, 2 investigations there is 1 recall as well as 9 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline and power train. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, equipment and seat belts. The car had some investigations: seat belts, vehicle speed control. There was one recall concerning seat belts . The car has one 2.4l engine.
Model 1991
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 2.4L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 21/27/23 | 23/35/27 | Premium | $ 946 | 2 | 900821 |
| ( 2.4L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 22/28/24 | 24/35/28 | Premium | $ 907 | 2 | 900821 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V103002 | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 08/01/1986 to 07/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 2730462 | 09/29/1995 | ODI | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 05/24/1995 | 05/24/1995 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. these red plastic release buttons are marked press. if a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Owners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front safety belt buckles and carefully inspect the red release button for any breaks or cracks. they should ensure that both buckles are operating properly by inserting each latch plate into its buckle, tugging on the belt to make sure the latch is securely locked, and then pressing the release button. the latch plate should pop out of the buckle when the button is pressed. if either release button shows a sign of breaking or cracking or if either buckle fails to operate properly, owners should promptly contact their authorized dealer to schedule an appointment to have the buckle replaced or repaired free of charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: interior; seat belts; belt buckles.vehicle description: passenger, multi-purpose vehicles and light duty trucks equipped with safety belts made by takata corporation.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.also contact the nationalhighway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| NTB-09-030 | 04/06/2009 | 10030165 | Nissan: the 12 volt battery is an important part of the vehicle electrical system and is required to stay connected when the engine is running. to prevent damage to vehicle electronic components follow the instructions/cautions. no mod | 08/12/2009 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| NTB-09-030 | 04/06/2009 | 10030165 | Nissan: the 12 volt battery is an important part of the vehicle electrical system and is required to stay connected when the engine is running. to prevent damage to vehicle electronic components follow the instructions/cautions. no mod | 08/12/2009 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | |||||
| NTB-09-030 | 04/06/2009 | 10030165 | Nissan: the 12 volt battery is an important part of the vehicle electrical system and is required to stay connected when the engine is running. to prevent damage to vehicle electronic components follow the instructions/cautions. no mod | 08/12/2009 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | |||||
| NTB-09-129 | 11/17/2009 | 10032506 | Nissan: vent control valve replacement. when replacing the evap canister vent control valve for reason: use the one listed on page 2; for vent control valve replacement procedure, refer to the appropriate section of the electronic service | 04/07/2010 | |
| SEAT BELTS | |||||
| NTB99022A | 08/26/1999 | NTB99022 | 607626 | Concerns with the front seat belt latch plate stopper button missing. *tt | 09/30/1999 |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT | |||||
| 99022 | 10/28/2005 | 99022D | 10017473 | Front seat belt latch plate retaining button missing. *tt | 11/08/2005 |
| NTB99022C | 08/05/2003 | NTB99022B | 10003515 | Front seat belt latch plate retaining button missing. *tt | 10/22/2003 |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||||
| NTB99022B | 05/02/2001 | NTB99022A | 629210 | Seat belt latch plate retaining button missing. *tt | 03/27/2002 |
| TIRES - PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | |||||
| NTB-09-101 | 09/29/2009 | 10031305 | Nissan: tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) warning light on/flashing. no models or model years listed. *pe | 01/04/2010 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||
| EA95007 | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 03/10/1995 | 08/02/1995 | TAKATA SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE | 95V103002 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| RQ99021 | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 11/02/1999 | 05/22/2000 | FUEL LEAKS FROM FUEL INJECTORS | 95I006000 | |
| In october of 1995, nisan conducted a safety improvement campaign, 95i-006.the campaign recalled maximas (1985-88), 200sx (1987-88), 300zx (1984-88, and infinity m30 (1990-92), for fuel leaking from the fuel injectors.the remedy called for a replacement of the fuel injectors and related hoses on the affected vehicles.the recall was influenced by ea94-018, involving over 680,000 1984-89 maxima and 300zx vehicles, and was originally initiated as pe94-018 with 25 complaints, for a complaint rate of 4 per 100k.odi has received 34 complaints for the 1990-92 stanzas and 240sxs, for fuel leaking in the engine compartment from the fuel injectors, for a complaint rate of 10 per 100k.fuel in the presence of an ignition source can lead to a vehicle fire.the purpose of this investigation is to evaluate whether the 1990-92 stanzas and 240sxs should be recalled. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 03/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Warped flywheel caused release bearings/clutch to fail prematurely. *dsh | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 02/12/2003 | 96000 | 1 | 06/05/2002 |
| On cold start-up, black smoke emitted from the exhaust. *jb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS | |||
| 03/15/1999 | 4 | 02/01/1997 | |
| Need all injectors to be replaced...was informed that leaky injectors may cause fire. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 01/19/1999 | 1 | 05/01/1991 | |
| The automatic transmission unexpectedly stopped working while i was driving the vehicle. no accidents or injuries resulted, but this could easily have occurred under different circmstances. when i brought the vehicle to a knowledgeable transmission repair shop, the chief mechanic informed me that there is a known design flaw in this transmission. in fact, he had rebuilt many of these and knew how to modify the unit to prevent further problems. my question: doesn't the manufacturer have some responsibility here? i am in the process of contacting nissan and will await their formal response. in the meantime, can you help me get this problem resolved? i am convinced there are many more consumers out there driving these vehicles who are at risk. *ak | |||
| 09/19/1995 | |||
| Transmission was washed and now transmission will not shift out of 1st. vehicle has sat for over a week and still will not shift out of low when it is in drive. | |||
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 04/01/2010 | 191000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns 1991 nissan 240 sx. the contact stated that the seat belt does not work. he contacted a local dealer and manufacturer and they diagnosed that the control module needs to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage 190,000. pm | |||
| 1 | |||
| The automatic shoulder belt on the driver's side does not go back and forth. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 05/01/1997 | |||
| The lap belt unbuckles when pressure is applied such as hard braking where there is stress placed on the coupling. *mjs | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 02/12/1997 | |||
| Both seat belts in the front will not retract. upon putting the belt on the belt, it will not retract around the front passenger or driver. *ak | |||