1990 Nissan 240SX Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 9%of 43 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1990 Nissan 240SX, 9% of the 43 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Was coming to a light, took foot off gas, and rpms dropped to 1800. When taken vehicle out of gear, rpms would jump up over 1800 & then slowly decrease. Took to dealership 5 or 6 times for problem. Mechanic not able to resolve problem. Front tires would have no grip. Car would keep rolling due to back wheel pushing.”
NHTSA complaint #857363, filed 2000-02“Timing chain guide and tensioner failed. Nissan knew about problem and had fix in 2/89 and repaired 89 models, yet continued to put faulty components in 90 models without offering to repair”
NHTSA complaint #702413, filed 1999-01“The timing chain adjustment guides failed, recall on 1989 models and a technical bulletin on the 1990, however vehicle not included in the recall. (attorney for consumer).”
NHTSA complaint #544117, filed 1999-02Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 1990 Nissan 240SX
21 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1990 Nissan 240SX
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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