CarRecallWatchThe 1995 Nissan 240SX has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 60 complaints with NHTSA, including 9 crashes, 2 fires, 5 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (15 reports).
1995 Nissan 240SX recalls
Most common 1995 Nissan 240SX problems
Problem areas named in the 60 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 15 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 14 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 8 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 |
| Visibility | 4 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Seat Belts | 4 |
| Power Train | 4 |
| Tires | 3 |
| Seats | 3 |
What owners report
THE VEHICLES FUEL TANK CRACKED AT MOUNTING STRAP AND STARTED LEAKING FUEL, THE TANK HAS A KNOW ISSUE AMONG OTHER OWNERS. THE TANK IS VERY SPECIFIC TO THE CHASSIS WITH NO AVAILABLE REPLACEMENT. THE ISSUE HAPPENS MOSTLY AT THE SAME LOCATION BUT NISSAN HAS SO SOLUTION. THIS HAPPENED UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITION.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 NISSAN 240SX. THE CONTACT STATED THE FUEL TANK FRACTURED AND LEAKED FUEL OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CALLED THE TROPHY WEST COVINA NISSAN LOCATED AT 205 N CITRUS ST, WEST COVINA, CA 91791, AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE REPLACEMENT FUEL TANK WAS NO LONGER AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAD TWO OTHER YEAR MAKE AND MODEL VEHICLES THAT HAD SIMILAR FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 187,750.
HI, IT IS VERY COMMON ON ALL MODELS 1995-1998 240SX FOR THE GAS TANK TO LEAK. DUE TO THE 2 STRAPS THE HOLD THE TANK IN PLACE CAUSING PRESSURE AND RUBBING IT CRACKS ALL OUR GAS TANKS. THIS SHOULD BE FIXED BECAUSE IT IS A SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN. IT HAPPENS ON ALL 1995-1998 240SX MODELS. PLEASE DO SOMETHING TO GET THIS FIXED AND RESOLVED. YOU CAN LOOK UP 240SXFORUMS.COM, ZILVIA.NET, KA-T.ORG ECT EVERYONE WITH THOSE YEARS HAS AN ISSUE WITH CRACKING FUEL TANK. ALL IN THE SAME SPOT. HERE ARE A FEW LINKS....YOU CAN JUST GOOD 240SX LEAKING TANK OR S14 LEAKING TANK AND WILL FIND LOADS OF POSTS ON PEOPLE HAVING CRACKED TANKS ALL THE SAME SPOT...PASSENGER SIDE AND SOMETIMES ON THE DRIVER SID
DRIVING AND NOTICED SMELL OF GASOLINE. PARKED CAR AND INSPECTED. NOTICED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS LEAKING FROM A STRESS CRACK NEAR THE FUEL TANK STRAP. FUEL LEAK IS OBVIOUSLY A SAFETY HAZARD.
AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD I STARTED SMELLING AN EXTREMELY LARGE GAS SMELL SO I PULLED OVER AND LOOKED UNDER MY CAR AND MY GAS TANK WAS LEAKING EVERYWHERE. IT HAS A STRESS CRACK. NO PUNCTURE OR ANYTHING LIKE THAT. THE TANK JUST STARTED SPLITTING APART.
1995 Nissan 240SX questions
Does the 1995 Nissan 240SX have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1995 Nissan 240SX: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Brake Fluid Low Warning: Lamp. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Nissan 240SX?
Based on 60 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (15), Fuel System, Gasoline (14), Fuel/Propulsion System (8).
How do I check if a recall on my 1995 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.