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1995 Nissan 240SX: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1995 Nissan 240SX, most recently filed July 1994. Owners have filed 60 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
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Recalls (1)

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1995 Nissan 240SX. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Recall 94V135000 Filed Jul 25, 1994

BRAKES:WARNING SYSTEM

Service brakes, hydraulic · brake fluid low warning · lamp
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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
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.
Repair progress not yet reported7,500 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (60)

60 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The fuel system is mentioned most often.

9involved a crash
2involved a fire
5injuries reported
0deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1995 Nissan 240SX, by component (top 10). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 60.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 1995 compares with other 240SX years

Best and worst 240SX years →
36 43 9 7 10 2 60 8 6 1
1989199019911992199319941995199619971998
This year (1995)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 22 mpg combined

22
mpg combined
19
city
26
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$3,750
CO₂ tailpipe
404 g/mi
EPA class
Minicompact Cars

What it costs you to run

$2,969per year
$247per month
682gallons a year

Miles ÷ 22 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.

EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.

Specs by configuration

1995 Nissan 240SX configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
2.4 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manualRear-Wheel Drive19 / 26 / 22$3,750404
2.4 L 4-cyl · 4-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive18 / 24 / 20$4,100444

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

Used blue SUV on a sunny dealer lot with its hood open and a clipboard on the fender

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Where to next

1995 Nissan 240SX FAQ

How many recalls does the 1995 Nissan 240SX have?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign: 94V135000 (brake). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 1995 Nissan 240SX problems?

Owners filed 60 complaints with NHTSA. Fuel system (17), Air bags (15), Fuel/propulsion system (8) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 1995 Nissan 240SX get?

EPA rates the 2.4 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual version at 19 city, 26 highway and 22 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

How does the 1995 240SX compare with other years?

Among the 1989–1998 Nissan 240SX model years at least five years old, the 1998 drew the fewest complaints (1) and the 1995 the most (60). The 1995 drew 60. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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