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Nissan 240SXModel year report

1996 Nissan 240SX Problems

Complaints
8filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
46,500miles, 2 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 1996 Nissan 240SX (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 1996 Nissan 240SX. The part named most often is brakes, with 3 complaints (38% of the total), followed by fuel system (2) and tires (2). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 46,500 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 25 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

Brakes: “While the vehicle was turned off and parked on a incline and passengers getting into the rear seat, the emergency brake did not keep the vehicle secure, causing the vehicle to roll into the middle of the road.”

NHTSA complaint #817154, filed 1997-10

Fuel system: “Dt: there was a split in the seam of the gas tank. The smell of gas was strong in the garage. This had been going on for about a week. The consumer noticed a spot on the driveway and suspected that it was gas. The consumer's husband had taken a piece of tissue and dipped it into the spot and determined it was gasoline on the spot where the vehicle was parked the day before. The vehicle was driven to a Nissan dealership for further inspection. They inspected the vehicle, and discovered a split in the seam of a gas tank the cost would be $1,200 to fix it. …”

NHTSA complaint #10137347, filed 2005-09, 48,000 miles

Tires: “Bridgestone turanza t size p20555r16, replacement tires on a Nissan, 240SX, 1996. Vehicle was wobbling. Consumer took vehicle to dealer, and the dealer stated that left front tires belt had separated. Bridgestone turanzat, DOT number y78kpvb397.”

NHTSA complaint #895661, filed 2001-09

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 45,000 and 48,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–25100%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%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: 46,500 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

199732001200320052011
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 1996 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 rated3 / 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 1996 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 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 1996 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. 25 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 25 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 1996 Nissan 240SX have?

NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 1996 Nissan 240SX as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1996 Nissan 240SX is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 3 complaints (38% of the total), followed by fuel system with 2.

Has the 1996 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 1996 Nissan 240SX get?

The EPA rates the 1996 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 1996 Nissan 240SX reported?

Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 46,500 miles and the middle half falls between 45,000 and 48,000 miles; 100% 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.