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#BS-1992-NIS240-6575

1992 Nissan 240sx

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

Complaints
14
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Recalls
0
TSBs
24
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

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

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Wheels & TiresHIGH

2 owners reported wheels & tires issues.

!Inspect the Suspension:rearMED
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: Wheels & Tires (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

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Wheels & Tires2 (14%)
Suspension:rear2 (14%)
Vehicle Speed Control:cruise Control1 (7%)
Exterior Lighting:headlights1 (7%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline1 (7%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System1 (7%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip1 (7%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components1 (7%)

1992 Nissan 240sx: Known Issues & Problem Areas

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.

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. Owners should pay attention to suspension:rear-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Vehicle Speed Control:cruise Control Issues

Vehicle Speed Control:cruise Control 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 vehicle speed control:cruise control-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Exterior Lighting:headlights Issues

Exterior Lighting:headlights 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 exterior lighting:headlights-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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1992 Nissan 240sx vs. Class Average (Minicompact Cars)

This vehicle

14

Class avg

16

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.

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 wheels & tires, 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.
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?
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