BumperScan
Powered byNHTSA|EPA|Community Reports|Updated
Your report: 3 of 4 steps complete75%
Car identifiedData collectedBasic analysisFull AI analysis

Free Preview

#BS-1992-NIS240-6575

1992 Nissan 240SXProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 14 owners and 0 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 13, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 8, 2026

Complaints
14
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Recalls
0
TSBs
24
🟡

Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 14 complaints, 1 crashes, 1 fires, and 0 recalls.

See full verdict with buy/skip conditions

Preview: What's in your full report

Each card shows a real sample from your report — unlock all 10 sections from $2.00

Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Suspension:rearHIGH

2 owners reported suspension:rear issues.

!Inspect the Wheels & TiresMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
+ 6 more items in full checklistUnlock

30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Suspension:rear (2 reports).

Includes fuel costs, common repairs, and recall riskUnlock

Also in your report

Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

10 sections total in the full reportUnlock all

Where the complaints fall

Suspension:rear2 (14%)
Wheels & Tires2 (14%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline1 (7%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System1 (7%)
Equipment:electrical:radio/tape Deck/cd Etc.1 (7%)
Exterior Lighting:headlights1 (7%)
Power Train:driveline:differential Unit1 (7%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip1 (7%)

1992 Nissan 240SX: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Suspension:rear Issues

Suspension:rear complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 1992 Nissan 240SX, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.

Wheels & Tires Issues

Wheels & Tires complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 1992 Nissan 240SX, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to wheels & tires-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 1992 Nissan 240SX, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline-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 7% of all reports filed for the 1992 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.

Don't negotiate blind — know what this car costs to own

Repair costs • Negotiation scripts • Mechanic checklist • Buy/skip verdict

Get Report — From $2.00

NHTSA Defect Investigations (1)

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

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.

1992 Nissan 240SX vs. Class Average (Minicompact Cars)

This vehicle

14

Class avg

13

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other minicompact cars vehicles from 1992.

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. 14 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 0 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

Last updated (checked October 13, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 8, 2026.

Other Nissan 240SX Model Years

199719961995199419931992199119901989
View all Nissan 240SX years →

1992 Nissan 240SX: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1992 Nissan 240SX?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1992 Nissan 240SX is related to the suspension:rear, with 2 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1992 Nissan 240SX reliable?
The 1992 Nissan 240SX has 14 complaints, 1 crash reports, and 1 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 1992 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 1992 Nissan 240SX have any recalls?
No recalls have been issued for the 1992 Nissan 240SX according to NHTSA records.
What mileage do Nissan 240SX problems start?
Mileage data is limited for this vehicle. The full report analyzes available data to identify failure patterns by mileage range.
When was the 1992 Nissan 240SX data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 13, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 8, 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.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
How is this different from Carfax?
Carfax is VIN-specific history ($45/report). BumperScan is model-level reliability intelligence — what problems this car is known for, what they cost, and whether you should buy it. Complementary, not competing.
What if the report isn’t useful?
100% money-back guarantee. If the report doesn’t help you make a more informed decision, we’ll refund you — no questions asked.
RaccoonEagleRoverCat

Get the Full 1992 Nissan 240SX Report

10 sections of AI analysis based on 14 owner reports. Know before you buy.

Get Full Report — From $2.00Money-back guarantee
Instant delivery|One-time purchase|No hidden fees