1989 Nissan 240SX Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 31%of 36 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the fuel system of the 1989 Nissan 240SX, 31% of the 36 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Fuel is leaking from the fuel injection system. Vehicle not included in recall. Fuel injectors throwing fuel onto the manifold and could cause and engine fire.”
NHTSA complaint #800210, filed 1996-07Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 1989 Nissan 240SX
7 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsInterior lighting
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1989 Nissan 240SX
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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