1992 Nissan 240sx recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-19. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
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Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- 1992 Nissan 240sx owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Suspension (4), Wheels / tires (2), Brakes (2), Hydraulic (2), Engine (2).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (8)
10/24/2002 · Steering
INDEX AND MIDDLE FINGERS BENT AND TWISTED TOWARDS THE BABY FINGERS. SEE PHOTOS AT: HTTP://PHOTOS.YAHOO.COM/MIKETOMICH THIS INFORMATION BEING SUBMITTED ON BEHALF OF JOHN REED BY MIKE TOMICH 989, 665-2311 DT
04/19/2001 · Wheels / tires
WHILE DRIVING OUT OF A RED LIGHT ABOUT 5 MPH LEFT REAR TIRE WAS PUNCTURED BY A NAIL ON SIDEWALL. INSURANCE COMPANY STATED THAT TIRE WORE OUT AND WAS UNEVEN, AND OVER INFLATED BY TIRE DEALER. P-195/60HR15, NISSAN, 240SX, 1992. *AK *JB
08/13/2000 · Wheels / tires · crash
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 NIGH…
07/16/2000 · Seat belts
THE MOTORBELT FAILED ON BOTH PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE. *MJS
01/31/2000 · Brakes
ABS BRAKES FAILED. *AK
01/26/2000 · Engine
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
02/27/1998 · Engine · fire
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. *AK
06/20/1997 · Vehicle Speed Control
IDLE SPEED CONTROL FAILED.