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1996 Nissan 240SX
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 22 MPG.
The Nissan 240SX is a sports compact car that was introduced to the North American market by Nissan in 1988 for the 1989 model year, replacing the outgoing 200SX (S12) model. Two distinct generations of the 240SX, the S13 (1989-1994) the S14 (1994-1998) were produced, based on the Nissan S platform.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 18 | 24 | 20 | 444 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 19 | 26 | 22 | 404 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
No NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model year in our latest refresh.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
8 complaints filed by owners for this model year (3 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 1996 Nissan 240SX?
EPA figures for the 1996 Nissan 240SX reach 22 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 1996 Nissan 240SX?
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on record for the 1996 Nissan 240SX in our latest data refresh.
What are common problems with the 1996 Nissan 240SX?
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA for the 1996 Nissan 240SX, most often about: Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Tires, Fuel System, Gasoline. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.