Nissan 240sx 1996
Model 240sx made in 1996 by Nissan got 10 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 22 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline and service brakes, hydraulic. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. The car had one investigation (child seat). The car has one 2.4l engine.
Model 1996
| 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 | 950612 |
| ( 2.4L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 22/28/24 | 24/35/28 | Premium | $ 844 | 2 | 950612 |
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||||
| NTB98061 | 07/15/1998 | 601717 | Information regarding instrument panel inspection after passenger air bag activation. *tt | 08/20/1998 | |
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | |||||
| NTB08-055A | 07/21/2008 | 10025522 | Srs precautions during service;improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the srs, can lead to a serious injury or death caused by unintentional activation of the srs on all nissan models with the srs systems. * | 08/15/2008 | |
| 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 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||||
| NTB97028 | 04/16/1997 | 52171 | Diagnostic procedure for p0731, p0732 & p0733 (a/t signals) with no driveability incidents. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| NTB97078 | 11/12/1997 | 600628 | Vehicles built before jn1as445 - vw101217 may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with evaporative emission system diagnostic trouble code (dtc(s) stored. *tt | 05/28/1998 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||||
| NTB98029A | 06/15/1998 | NTB98029 | 601728 | Vehicles exhibiting a mil 'on' with one or more of the below dtcs stored, the cause may be insect nest(s) in the evaporative ( evap ) emission control system. *yc | 08/20/1998 |
| NTB98029 | 04/15/1998 | 600973 | Vehicles exhibit a mil 'on' with one or more of the below dtcs stored. *yc | 06/16/1998 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||||
| NTB97019 | 03/05/1997 | 52100 | Front exhaust tube cracked. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| NTB98057 | 09/15/1998 | 602419 | Exhibitting poor or no a/c cooling due to low pressure hose cracking. *yc | 11/03/1998 | |
| 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 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| NTB99053B | 01/22/2002 | NTB99053A | 631971 | Information on nissan revised tps adjustment procdure. *slc | 06/27/2002 |
| NTB01023 | 04/25/2001 | 631766 | Information regarding essential tool: throttle position sensor test connector. *slc | 06/20/2002 | |
| NTB98024A | 08/01/1998 | NTB98024 | 602818 | Vehicles may exhibit a malfunction indicator light on with dtcs p0120, p0510, p0731, p0732 or p0733 with no driveability incidents. *yc | 01/13/1999 |
| NTB97078A | 09/15/1998 | NTB97078 | 602422 | Vehicles built before jn1as445 - vw101217 may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp on with evaporative emission system diagnostic trouble code(s) stored. *tt | 11/03/1998 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||||
| NTB99053B | 01/22/2002 | NTB99053A | 632164 | Subject regarding revised throttle position sensor (tps) adjustment procedure. *tt | 07/11/2002 |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHILD SEAT - TETHER (STRAP) | ||||||
| SQ98007 | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 05/04/1998 | 05/22/1998 | INCORRECT CHILD SAFETY SEAT TETHER ANCHO | ||
| See resume for details. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 12/28/2002 | 45000 | 1 | |
| If the air condition was on when the vehicle came to a complete stop, the engine surged and the vehicle lurched forward. *jb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 12/07/2010 | |||
| 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. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 09/16/2005 | 48000 | 1 | 09/10/1996 |
| 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 | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 12/01/1996 | |||
| When applying the abs brakes, the pedal went to the floor and the brakes failed to stop the vehicle, causing an accident. *ak | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 09/02/2001 | 1 | 09/07/1996 | |
| 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 | |||
| 06/01/2001 | 2 | 10/01/1996 | |
| 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 ) | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VA | RICHMOND | 23294 | WEST BROAD NISSAN | 804-346-4200 |