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Engine coolingPart report

1992 Nissan 240SX Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
29%of 7 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1992 Nissan 240SX, 29% of the 7 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.

“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

“Smoke eminates from center console aprox where gear shift lever is located, inside vehicle. Unable to determine the source of the smoke, it is very light, but noticable. Smell evident as well”

NHTSA complaint #717906, filed 2000-01

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1996113%
199523%
1993110%
1992229%
1991222%
199049%
1989617%

Other parts of the 1992 Nissan 240SX

Brakes
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1992 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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