Nissan 240sx 1992
Model 240sx made in 1992 by Nissan got 13 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 9 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, equipment and exterior lighting. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, equipment and seat belts. The car had one investigation (vehicle speed control). The car has one 2.4l engine.
Model 1992
| 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 | 21/26/23 | 23/34/27 | Premium | $ 881 | 2 | 910821 |
| ( 2.4L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 22/27/24 | 24/35/28 | Premium | $ 844 | 2 | 910821 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 - GASOLINE | |||
| 02/14/1998 | 0 | ||
| The consumer said she was not around when the vehicle got on fire, but when she got there, the police told her they did not know how the vehicle got on fire. according to consumer, she thinks the fire had started in the engine. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 04/01/1996 | 04/01/1996 | ||
| Smoke eminates from center console aprox where gear shift lever is located, inside vehicle. unable to determine the source of the smoke, it is very light, but noticable. smell evident as well | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||
| 08/22/1994 | 1 | 02/09/1994 | |
| Radio/cassette failed. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 03/04/1994 | 1 | 02/09/1994 | |
| Headlights out of adjustment | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | |||
| 08/22/1994 | 1 | 02/09/1994 | |
| Pinion seal failed. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 09/01/1994 | 1 | 08/01/1992 | |
| Abs brakes failed. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 03/04/1994 | 1 | 02/09/1994 | |
| Brakes failed. | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 08/18/1995 | 1 | 02/09/1994 | |
| Left and right front strut boots failed. | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||
| 10/04/1994 | 1 | 02/09/1994 | |
| A clanking sound from the rear end. | |||
| 08/02/1994 | 1 | 02/09/1994 | |
| Rear end seal leaks. | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SHOCK ABSORBER | |||
| 02/07/1995 | 1 | 02/09/1994 | |
| Right rear shock makes a noise when going over a bump. | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 04/14/2001 | 1 | 04/16/2001 | |
| While driving out of a red light about 5 mph left rear tire was punctured by a nail on sidewall. insurance company stated that tire wore out and was uneven, and over inflated by tire dealer. p-195/60hr15, nissan, 240sx, 1992. *ak *jb | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | |||
| 08/02/1994 | 6 | 02/09/1994 | |
| Idle speed control failed. | |||