Nissan 240sx 1997
Model 240sx made in 1997 by Nissan got 9 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 23 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, fuel system, gasoline and tires. 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 1997
| 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 | 24/34/27 | Premium | $ 914 | 2 | 960825 |
| ( 2.4L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 22/28/24 | 25/35/29 | Premium | $ 876 | 2 | 960825 |
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 | |||||
| EC98080 | 08/13/1997 | 605769 | Information regarding vehicles with mil 'on'; diagnostic trouble code p0100 (mass air flow sensor) stored in ecm. *tt | 07/23/1999 | |
| NTB97025 | 03/12/1997 | 52161 | Mil 'on' and diagnostic trouble code p0300 (multi-cylinder misfire) stored. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 |
| NTB97059A | 06/15/1998 | NTB97059 | 601731 | Information on mil 'on' diagnostic trouble code p0100 stored in ecm. *yc | 08/20/1998 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 01/13/2003 | |||
| Consumer stated that when hit at 45mph in the front center of the vehicle the air bag did not deploy causing minor injuries to the consumer. dealer notified. ts | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 06/23/1998 | 04/02/1998 | ||
| While making a left turn into a driveway both driver's and passenger's side airbags deployed for no reason. cause unknown. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 11/11/2011 | 103000 | ||
| There is a leak from the top of my 1997 nissan 240sx's fuel tank that seemed to spring up for no apparent reason. from what i've researched, this is not an uncommon problem for owners of this vehicle and is not easily fixed. i am petitioning for this to be a mandatory repair for nissan, as this is a major safety hazard due to faulty construction and materials. | |||
| TIRES - SIDEWALL | |||
| 06/19/2005 | 10000 | 4 | 11/13/2002 |
| Dt: toyo proxy 4, tires are having knots coming out on the sidewall, and the owner has had already 1 blowout on these tires. the one that blew was less than 6 months old, and the others are less than 1 year old. this iwasthe first time that the owner has owned this brand of tire. the owner has contact the dealership that sold the tires to the owner, but they would not help. the owner has also contacted toyo manufacturer and they referred her to a different tire dealership. the owner is planning to do that on 6-21-2005.*ak | |||