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Nissan 240SXModel year report

1991 Nissan 240SX Problems

Complaints
9filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
143,000miles, 2 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
22 mpgcombined, 2.4L 4-cyl RWD · 19 city / 26 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1991 Nissan 240SX (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 1991 Nissan 240SX. The part named most often is seat belts, with 4 complaints (44% of the total), followed by engine cooling (2) and transmission and drivetrain (2). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 143,000 miles. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 21 technical service bulletins for this model year. Seat belts complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the buckle assembly and 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Seat belts: “The contact owns 1991 Nissan 240 sx. The contact stated that the seat belt was inoperable. He contacted a local dealer and the manufacturer and they both diagnosed that the control module would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 190,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10373175, filed 2010-12, 190,000 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “The automatic transmission unexpectedly stopped working while I was driving the vehicle. No accidents or injuries resulted, but this could easily have occurred under different circmstances. When I brought the vehicle to a knowledgeable transmission repair shop, the chief mechanic informed me that there is a known design flaw in this transmission. In fact, he had rebuilt many of these and knew how to modify the unit to prevent further problems. My question: doesn't the manufacturer have some responsibility here? I am in the process of contacting Nissan and will await their formal response. …”

NHTSA complaint #702702, filed 1999-01

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 96,000 and 190,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–250%25–500%50–7550%75–1000%100–15050%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (2 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 143,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

19951996199719981999320032010
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 1991 Nissan 240SX. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
240SX · coupe not rated5 / 4———

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 1991 Nissan 240SX version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
240SX RWD2.4L 4-cyl5-speed manual192622$3,750
240SX RWD2.4L 4-cyl4-speed automatic182521$3,900

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 1991 Nissan 240SX → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

NHTSA investigations

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 21 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 21 bulletins →

Other model years of the Nissan 240SX

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
1997656,5000—22—Not enough data
1996846,5000—22—Not enough data
199560117,2811—22Not compared (before 2008)Falling
199310140,0000—22—Not enough data
19927—0—21—Not enough data
19919143,0001—22—Not enough data
199043163,6301—20Not compared (before 2008)Stable
198936128,0001—20Not compared (before 2008)Stable

All Nissan 240SX model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1991 Nissan 240SX have?

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 1991 Nissan 240SX as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1991 Nissan 240SX is reported most often?

Seat belts is named most often, in 4 complaints (44% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 2.

Has the 1991 Nissan 240SX been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 1991 Nissan 240SX get?

The EPA rates the 1991 Nissan 240SX (240SX, 2.4L 4-cyl) at 22 mpg combined, 19 city and 26 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,750 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 1991 Nissan 240SX reported?

Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 143,000 miles and the middle half falls between 96,000 and 190,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.