1997 NISSAN 240SX — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
7
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
7
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1997 NISSAN 240SX
The 1997 NISSAN 240SX has received a total of 7 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 7 technical service bulletins have been issued by Nissan North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (2 complaints), Air Bagsfrontal (1 complaint), and Equipment (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1997 NISSAN 240SX
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1997 NISSAN 240SX. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1997 NISSAN 240SX
7 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 NISSAN 240SX. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bagsfrontal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tiressidewall | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
MY CAR (1997 NISSAN 240 SX) BEING DRIVEN BY MY SON WAS IN AN ACCIDENT WHERE THE CAR WAS TOTALED BY IMPACT. NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED BUT YET THE LIGHT CAME ON SAYING THEY DID. IF THEY HAD MY SON MAY NOT HAVE SUFFERED FROM A SERIOUS CONCUSSION WHICH WE'RE ABOUT TO GO TO THE HOSPITAL THE 2ND TIME FOR NOR THE NECK SPRAIN THAT HE DID. I'VE E-MAILED NISSAN TO SEE IF I CAN GET AN ANSWER AS TO WHY THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY WHEN THE LIGHT INDICATES THEY DID BUT I'VE NOT HEARD BACK FROM THEM YET. *TR
MY CAR (1997 NISSAN 240 SX) BEING DRIVEN BY MY SON WAS IN AN ACCIDENT WHERE THE CAR WAS TOTALED BY IMPACT. NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED BUT YET THE LIGHT CAME ON SAYING THEY DID. IF THEY HAD MY SON MAY NOT HAVE SUFFERED FROM A SERIOUS CONCUSSION WHICH WE'RE ABOUT TO GO TO THE HOSPITAL THE 2ND TIME FOR NOR THE NECK SPRAIN THAT HE DID. I'VE E-MAILED NISSAN TO SEE IF I CAN GET AN ANSWER AS TO WHY THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY WHEN THE LIGHT INDICATES THEY DID BUT I'VE NOT HEARD BACK FROM THEM YET. *TR
THERE IS A LEAK FROM THE TOP OF MY 1997 NISSAN 240SX'S FUEL TANK THAT SEEMED TO SPRING UP FOR NO APPARENT REASON. FROM WHAT I'VE RESEARCHED, THIS IS NOT AN UNCOMMON PROBLEM FOR OWNERS OF THIS VEHICLE AND IS NOT EASILY FIXED. I AM PETITIONING FOR THIS TO BE A MANDATORY REPAIR FOR NISSAN, AS THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY HAZARD DUE TO FAULTY CONSTRUCTION AND MATERIALS. *TR
DT: TOYO PROXY 4, TIRES ARE HAVING KNOTS COMING OUT ON THE SIDEWALL, AND THE OWNER HAS HAD ALREADY 1 BLOWOUT ON THESE TIRES. THE ONE THAT BLEW WAS LESS THAN 6 MONTHS OLD, AND THE OTHERS ARE LESS THAN 1 YEAR OLD. THIS IWASTHE FIRST TIME THAT THE OWNER HAS OWNED THIS BRAND OF TIRE. THE OWNER HAS CONTACT THE DEALERSHIP THAT SOLD THE TIRES TO THE OWNER, BUT THEY WOULD NOT HELP. THE OWNER HAS ALSO CONTACTED TOYO MANUFACTURER AND THEY REFERRED HER TO A DIFFERENT TIRE DEALERSHIP. THE OWNER IS PLANNING TO DO THAT ON 6-21-2005.*AK
CONSUMER STATED THAT WHEN HIT AT 45MPH IN THE FRONT CENTER OF THE VEHICLE THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY CAUSING MINOR INJURIES TO THE CONSUMER. DEALER NOTIFIED. TS
Safety Rating for the 1997 NISSAN 240SX
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 NISSAN 240SX in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 NISSAN 240SX
Nissan North America, Inc. has issued 7 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1997 NISSAN 240SX. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
NTB98057 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
EXHIBITTING POOR OR NO A/C COOLING DUE TO LOW PRESSURE HOSE CRACKING. *YC
NTB97078A — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE JN1AS445 - VW101217 MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE(S) STORED. *TT
NTB98029A — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
VEHICLES 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
NTB97059A — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION ON MIL 'ON' DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0100 STORED IN ECM. *YC
NTB97078 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE JN1AS445 - VW101217 MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC(S) STORED. *TT
EC98080 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
INFORMATION REGARDING VEHICLES WITH MIL 'ON'; DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0100 (MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR) STORED IN ECM. *TT
NTB97025 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
MIL 'ON' AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0300 (MULTI-CYLINDER MISFIRE) STORED. *JD
NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 NISSAN 240SX
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the NISSAN 240SX
- 1992 NISSAN 240SX — 14 complaints
- 1993 NISSAN 240SX — 20 complaints
- 1994 NISSAN 240SX — 5 complaints
- 1995 NISSAN 240SX — 76 complaints
- 1996 NISSAN 240SX — 8 complaints
- 1997 NISSAN 240SX (current)
- 1998 NISSAN 240SX — 1 complaint
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