1993 Nissan 240SX Problems
- Complaints
- 10filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 140,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- 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
- 22 mpgcombined, 2.4L 4-cyl RWD · 19 city / 26 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1993 Nissan 240SX (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 1993 Nissan 240SX. The part named most often is electrical system, with 3 complaints (30% of the total), followed by brakes (2) and seat belts (2). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 140,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, 1 a death, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 21 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 5 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. 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.
- Electrical system3 30%
- Brakes2 20%
- Seat belts2 20%
- Steering2 20%
- Engine cooling1 10%
- Fuel system1 10%
- Seats1 10%
- Body and structure1 10%
- Tires1 10%
Also reported: Vehicle speed control (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).
Example complaints
Electrical system: “On numerous occasions the steering wheel has locked up, and the ignition key will not turn. I have replaced both the ignition and the starter, and still the problem persists.”
NHTSA complaint #723953, filed 2000-06Brakes: “Excessive brake service pad/rotor; exp. Excessive wear of pads and resurfaced aging of rotors, while braking exp. Intermittent hydraulic light appearence, grinding noise, spongy pedal and low pedal, after being fixed by private garage, grinding noise persists.”
NHTSA complaint #806352, filed 1996-12Seat belts: “The contact owns a 1993 Nissan 240 sx. The seat belt failed to restrain around the chest area. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The diagnostic located the failure at the signal sending unit. The manufacturer stated they would not assist with the repair because the seat belt was only warranted for three years. The failure mileage was 140,000 and the current mileage was 146,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10335307, filed 2010-06, 140,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
0% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 140,000 and 140,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 1993 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.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 240SX · coupe | not rated | 5 / 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 1993 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).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 240SX RWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 19 | 26 | 22 | $3,750 |
| 240SX RWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 18 | 24 | 20 | $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 1993 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.
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.
- 10243708Sep 21, 2023Steering. DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10239062Jun 16, 2023Electrical system. SILICONE-BASED LUBRICANT OR GREASE CAN DAMAGE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS SERVICE INFORMATION Do not apply Silicone-based lubricants or grease to, or around, any interior electrical components. To avoid…
- 10239060Jun 16, 2023Electrical system. 12 VOLT BATTERY TESTING FOR IN-SERVICE VEHICLES SERVICE INFORMATION The following Service Information lists NNA procedural recommendations for establishing good connections while performing 12V…
- 10235707Apr 27, 2023Electrical system. VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10235710Apr 17, 2023Electrical system. INTELLIGENT KEY REPLACEMENT OR SWAPPING BETWEEN VEHICLES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10232658Feb 27, 2023Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Body and structure. REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10232656Feb 27, 2023Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Body and structure. WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10232657Feb 22, 2023Wheels. WHEEL BEARING COLLISION DAMAGE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10232652Feb 22, 2023Steering. DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10206391Dec 7, 2021Suspension. STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Other model years of the Nissan 240SX
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 6 | 56,500 | 0 | — | 22 | — | Not enough data |
| 1996 | 8 | 46,500 | 0 | — | 22 | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 60 | 117,281 | 1 | — | 22 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1993 | 10 | 140,000 | 0 | — | 22 | — | Not enough data |
| 1992 | 7 | — | 0 | — | 21 | — | Not enough data |
| 1991 | 9 | 143,000 | 1 | — | 22 | — | Not enough data |
| 1990 | 43 | 163,630 | 1 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1989 | 36 | 128,000 | 1 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
All Nissan 240SX model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1993 Nissan 240SX have?
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 1993 Nissan 240SX as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1993 Nissan 240SX is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 3 complaints (30% of the total), followed by brakes with 2.
Has the 1993 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 1993 Nissan 240SX get?
The EPA rates the 1993 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 1993 Nissan 240SX reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 140,000 miles and the middle half falls between 140,000 and 140,000 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 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.