1989 Nissan 240SX Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 1989 Nissan 240SX has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 36 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 3 fires, 1 injury.

The most-reported problem area is Fuel System, Gasoline (11 reports).

1Recalls
36Owner complaints
2Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your 240SX?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1989 Nissan 240SX recalls

Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly

Recall 95V103002May 24, 19952,730,462 vehicles affected

Most common 1989 Nissan 240SX problems

Problem areas named in the 36 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Fuel System, Gasoline11
Seat Belts7
Engine And Engine Cooling6
Vehicle Speed Control5
Steering4
Electrical System4
Visibility3
Service Brakes, Hydraulic3
Power Train1
Child Seat1

What owners report

2012-05-16, Seat Belts
WHEN I WAS DRIVING MY CAR THE ELECTRONIC SEAT BELT WENT FORWARD, WHICH BASICALLY MEANS IM UNBUCKLED AND IT WONT GO BACK TO THE BUCKLED POSITION FOR SOME REASON.
2009-09-24, Seat Belts
AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT DOESN'T MOVE WHEN DOOR IS OPENED OR CLOSED. *TR
2003-07-25, Electrical System
ELECTRICAL FIRE IN THE INTERIOR OF VEHICLE. *AK
2003-06-14, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
THE LOWER BOLT THAT HOLDS THE BACK, LEFT BRAKE CALIPER HAS BROKEN TWICE WITHIN 3 YEARS. *NLM
2000-09-22, Fuel System, Gasoline
FUEL INJECTORS LEAKING-- 2 OUT OF THE 4

1989 Nissan 240SX questions

Does the 1989 Nissan 240SX have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1989 Nissan 240SX: Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1989 Nissan 240SX?

Based on 36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel System, Gasoline (11), Seat Belts (7), Engine And Engine Cooling (6).

How do I check if a recall on my 1989 Nissan 240SX has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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