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1995 Nissan 240SX
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
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Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 60
- Received Jan 1995 to Feb 2021
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Fuel tank or line leaks gasoline24 complaints · 40% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Airbags fail to deploy in crashes8 complaints · 13% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Airbag warning light stays on4 complaints · 6.7% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #94V135000The instrument panel brake warning light will not illuminate when the brake fluid level in the master cylinder drops sufficiently to activate the low level switch due to an improperly wired diode, required by FMVSS no. 105, "hydraulic brake systems."
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 9 crashes, 2 fires, 5 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Showing all 5 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
Brakes
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Electrical & lights
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Driver assistance
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Other
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Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1998 | 3 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 0 |
| 2003 | 0 |
| 2004 | 4 |
| 2005 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2008 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 |
| 2010 | 4 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 0 |
| Total | 60 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel tank or line leaks gasoline | 24 | 40% | – | |
| Airbags fail to deploy in crashes | 8 | 13% | – | |
| Airbag warning light stays on | 4 | 6.7% | – | |
| Seat belt fails to latch or retract | 3 | 5.0% | – | |
| Tires blow out or tread separates | 3 | 5.0% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #94V135000July 25, 19947,500 vehicles affected
service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp
The instrument panel brake warning light will not illuminate when the brake fluid level in the master cylinder drops sufficiently to activate the low level switch due to an improperly wired diode, required by FMVSS no. 105, "hydraulic brake systems."
Consequence of non-compliance: there would be no indication to the driver of the vehicle that brake fluid was low. Low brake fluid Can be caused by a leak in the system which may result in partial or complete loss of brakes and an accident.
Remedy
Dealers will correct the electrical circuit for the brake warning system so that the warning lamp will illuminate when the low level switch is activated.
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About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 1995 Nissan 240SX.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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