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#BS-1991-NIS240-6575

1991 Nissan 240SXProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 9 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
9
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
1
TSBs
24
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 9 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

stalls after a few minutes

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Power Train:automatic TransmissionHIGH

2 owners reported power train:automatic transmission issues — failures commonly reported around 190K miles.

!Inspect the Seat BeltsMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Power Train:automatic Transmission (2 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Power Train:automatic Transmission2 (22%)
Seat Belts2 (22%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine1 (11%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System1 (11%)
Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:injectors1 (11%)
Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly1 (11%)
Seat Belts:front:retractor1 (11%)

1991 Nissan 240SX: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 22% of all reports filed for the 1991 Nissan 240SX, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 190,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 190K-mile mark.

Seat Belts Issues

Seat Belts complaints account for 22% of all reports filed for the 1991 Nissan 240SX, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seat belts-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 1991 Nissan 240SX, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 1991 Nissan 240SX, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:exhaust system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

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Recall History (1 recall)

95V103002Sep 1995

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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NHTSA Defect Investigations (2)

All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.

EA95007ClosedOpened Mar 1995 · closed Aug 1995

TAKATA SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

RQ99021ClosedOpened Nov 1999 · closed May 2000

FUEL LEAKS FROM FUEL INJECTORS

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES

The worst model year for the Nissan 240SX is the 1995 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

1991 Nissan 240SX vs. Class Average (Minicompact Cars)

This vehicle

9

Class avg

10

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other minicompact cars vehicles from 1991.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 9 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026.

Other Nissan 240SX Model Years

199719961995199419931992199119901989
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1991 Nissan 240SX: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1991 Nissan 240SX?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1991 Nissan 240SX is related to the power train:automatic transmission, with 2 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1991 Nissan 240SX reliable?
The 1991 Nissan 240SX has 9 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 1991 Nissan 240SX problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1991 Nissan 240SX have any recalls?
Yes, the 1991 Nissan 240SX has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Nissan 240SX problems start?
Based on 2 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 190,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 90–120K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 1991 Nissan 240SX data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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