Nissan 240sx 1998
Model 240sx made in 1998 by Nissan got 1 consumer complain there is 1 investigation as well as 17 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to 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 2.4 engine.
Model 1998
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4 | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | R | 21/27/23 | 23.7006/34.0476/27.4552 | Premium | 914 | MINICOMPACT CARS | |
| 2.4 | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | R | 22/28/24 | 24.7/35.4/28.5885 | Premium | 876 | MINICOMPACT CARS |
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| NTB99019 | 04/15/1999 | 604788 | Service manual procedure change for rear oxygen sensor dtc(s) p0137, p0138, p0139, p0140, p0141 and three-way catalyst dtc p0420. *tt | 05/12/1999 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 09/07/2000 | 1 | 03/01/1999 | |
| When driving and upon depressing brake pedal brakes locked up. also, a very loud noise was coming from brakes. consumer contacted dealer, dealer noted that master cylinder was leaking fluid which has caused brakes to become inoperable. dealer awaiting parts. *ak | |||