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CarsLore / Nissan / 240SX / 1996

1996 Nissan 240SX

8 owner complaints — #6 of 11 240SX model years. 0 recalls, 25 service bulletins.

8complaints · 3 crashes, 0 fires
0recalls
25manufacturer bulletins
46,500 mimedian mileage at failure

Problems owners report

Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 1996 Nissan 240SX, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.

  • Fuel system, gasoline2
  • Tires2
  • Service brakes, hydraulic2
  • Engine and engine cooling1
  • Parking brake1

NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported

Compared with other years

’83’88’90’92’94’96’988’83’89’92’95’96’988
1989199019911992199519961997

NHTSA ODI complaints by model year

New York safety inspections

At its first New York inspection the 1996 Nissan 240SX failed the safety check 0.98% of the time — 33% less often than the average 1996 passenger car (1.47%). Median odometer at inspection: 163,544 miles.

102first inspections
0.98%failed on safety
163,544 mimedian odometer
0.0%0.6%1.2%’89’91’93’96’971.0%0.0%0.6%1.2%’89’92’96’971.0%

NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count

Fuel consumption

Official Canadian test results for 2 variants: combined 10.8–11.4 L/100 km (about 21–22 mpg US), CO₂ 248–262 g/km.

VariantEngineTransmissionCityHighwayCombinedCO₂ g/km
240SX · Minicompact · Regular gasoline2.4 L, 4 cyl.M512.19.310.8248
240SX · Minicompact · Regular gasoline2.4 L, 4 cyl.A412.89.711.4262

Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada

Recalls

No recall campaigns cover the 1996 Nissan 240SX.

Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words

Service bulletins

What Nissan told its dealers about the 1996 Nissan 240SX: known faults, fixes and updates.

BulletinSummary
632164SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR (TPS) ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE. *TT
631971INFORMATION ON NISSAN REVISED TPS ADJUSTMENT PROCDURE. *SLC
631766INFORMATION REGARDING ESSENTIAL TOOL: THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR TEST CONNECTOR. *SLC
629210SEAT BELT LATCH PLATE RETAINING BUTTON MISSING. *TT
607626CONCERNS WITH THE FRONT SEAT BELT LATCH PLATE STOPPER BUTTON MISSING. *TT
602818VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON WITH DTCS P0120, P0510, P0731, P0732 OR P0733 WITH NO DRIVEABILITY INCIDENTS. *YC
602422VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE JN1AS445 - VW101217 MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE(S) STORED. *TT
602419EXHIBITTING POOR OR NO A/C COOLING DUE TO LOW PRESSURE HOSE CRACKING. *YC
601728VEHICLES EXHIBITING A MIL 'ON' WITH ONE OR MORE OF THE BELOW DTCS STORED, THE CAUSE MAY BE INSECT NEST(S) IN THE EVAPORATIVE ( EVAP ) EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM. *YC
601717INFORMATION REGARDING INSTRUMENT PANEL INSPECTION AFTER PASSENGER AIR BAG ACTIVATION. *TT
600973VEHICLES EXHIBIT A MIL 'ON' WITH ONE OR MORE OF THE BELOW DTCS STORED. *YC
600628VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE JN1AS445 - VW101217 MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC(S) STORED. *TT
52171DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR P0731, P0732 & P0733 (A/T SIGNALS) WITH NO DRIVEABILITY INCIDENTS. *JD
52100FRONT EXHAUST TUBE CRACKED. *JD
10243708DIAGNOSIS 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.
10239062SILICONE-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 the risk of death or severe personal injury, do not directly spray Silicone-based lubricant or grease, or inadvertently overspray Silicone-based lubricant or grease onto any interior electrical components. These types of lubricants can be detrimental to the proper operation of electrical components.
1023906012 VOLT BATTERY TESTING FOR IN-SERVICE VEHICLES SERVICE INFORMATION The following Service Information lists NNA procedural recommendations for establishing good connections while performing 12V battery testing. These recommendations are expected to promote uniformity during the connection process, therefore reducing the number of incorrect Test with DCA and Replace results. HINT: If 12 volt batteries are allowed to discharge for a prolonged period of time, battery life may be drastically reduced. This condition may lead to premature battery replacement and customer dissatisfaction.
10235710INTELLIGENT 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.
10235707VEHICLE 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.
10232658REMOVING 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.
10232657WHEEL BEARING COLLISION DAMAGE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
10232656WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
10232652DIAGNOSIS 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.
10206391STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
10192305SERVICE INFORMATION Information necessary to service the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) safely is included in the "RESTRAINTS" section of the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) for each vehicle. IMPORTANT: Turn the ignition switch OFF, disconnect both battery terminals, and wait at least 3 minutes before performing any service on the SRS. See this bulletin for further detail.

NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)

NHTSA investigations

SQ98007 · Child seat:tether: strap/webbingopened 4 May 1998 · closed 22 May 1998

INCORRECT CHILD SAFETY SEAT TETHER ANCHO

NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation