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Nissan 240SXModel year report

1992 Nissan 240SX Problems

Complaints
7filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
—no mileage reported
Recalls
0campaigns 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
21 mpgcombined, 2.4L 4-cyl RWD · 19 city / 25 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1992 Nissan 240SX (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1992 Nissan 240SX. The part named most often is brakes, with 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by engine cooling (2) and tires (2). Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 21 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins 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

Engine cooling: “The consumer said she was not around when the vehicle got on fire, but when she got there, the police told her they did not know how the vehicle got on fire. According to consumer, she thinks the fire had started in the engine.”

NHTSA complaint #821737, filed 1998-02

Tires: “Intuitively, I knew this was a manufacturing defect even though at the time I was denied compensation or adjustment. I bought 4 new tires after the failure of my firestone atx's but I saved the exploded tire that damaged my truck to the tune of $500. And shook the hell out of me. It was a real close call on I -17 in phoenix , az. If it had not been at night when the freeway was uncrowded I am sure it would have been much more serious. …”

NHTSA complaint #727735, filed 2000-08

Complaints by year filed

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

19971998200032001
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 1992 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 1992 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 manual192521$3,900
240SX RWD2.4L 4-cyl4-speed automatic182420$4,100

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

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1992 Nissan 240SX in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by 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 1992 Nissan 240SX have?

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1992 Nissan 240SX as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1992 Nissan 240SX is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 2.

Has the 1992 Nissan 240SX been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 1992 Nissan 240SX get?

The EPA rates the 1992 Nissan 240SX (240SX, 2.4L 4-cyl) at 21 mpg combined, 19 city and 25 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,900 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

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. 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.