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1993 Nissan 240SX Base Coupe 5MT

The 1993 Nissan 240SX Base Coupe 5MT is a 155-hp 2.4-liter inline-4 coupe with a 5-speed manual. It starts at $14,985 MSRP and is rated at 21 mpg combined.

It makes 155 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 160 lb-ft of torque at 4400 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 19 mpg city and 25 mpg highway (21 mpg combined).

The 240SX measures 178.0 inches long on a 97.4-inch wheelbase.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeCoupe
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$14,985 ($33,703 *)
Engine
Engine Type2.4L DOHC 16-Valve Inline-4 (KA24DE)
Displacement2.4 L
Horsepower155 hp @ 5,600 rpm
Torque160 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
ValvetrainDOHC, 4 valves/cylinder
Bore and Stroke89 x 96
Compression Ratio9.5 : 1
Injection TypeSequential multi-port fuel injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRear wheel drive
Transmission
Transmission5-speed manual
Fuel Economy
City19 MPG
Highway25 MPG
Combined21 MPG
Recommended FuelPremium
Tank Capacity15.9 gal
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent MacPherson strut
Rear SuspensionIndependent multi-link
Turning Diameter30.8 ft
Brakes
Front Brake DiscDisc
Rear Brake DiscDisc
Dimensions & Weight
Length178 in
Width66.5 in
Height50.8 in
Wheelbase97.4 in
Cargo Volume8.6 ft³
Interior
Headroom Front38.3 in
Headroom Rear35.5 in
Legroom Front41 in
Legroom Rear25.4 in
Shoulder Room Front48.4 in
Shoulder Room Rear38 in
Hip Room Front51 in
Hip Room Rear38.5 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Frontal – driver ★★★★★
Frontal – passenger ★★★★★
Side crash Not rated
Rollover Not rated
Tested variant: 1993 Nissan 240SX 2-DR. Hatchback

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1993 Nissan 240SX.

10 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1993 Nissan 240SX

Owner Complaints

10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1993 Nissan 240SX (1 mention a crash, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Electrical System2
Hydraulic2
Seat Belts2
Service Brakes2
Steering2
Fuel System1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jun 8, 2010 · Seat Belts
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 NISSAN 240 SX. THE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RESTRAIN AROUND THE CHEST AREA. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE DIAGNOSTIC LOCATED THE FAILURE AT THE SIGNAL SENDING UNIT…”
Sep 4, 2003 · Tires Crash 1 injury 1 death
“AVOIDING A CAR CRASHING DIRECTLY INTO MY LEFT SIDE I SURVED AND LOSS CONTROL OF MY CAR. THEN MY FRONT LEFT TIRE BLEW, CAUSING ME TO CRASH INTO THE MEDIAN ON THE FREEWAY.*AK IMPROPERLY DESIGNED OR…”
Jun 13, 2000 · Steering, Electrical System
“ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS THE STEERING WHEEL HAS LOCKED UP, AND THE IGNITION KEY WILL NOT TURN. I HAVE REPLACED BOTH THE IGNITION AND THE STARTER, AND STILL THE PROBLEM PERSISTS. *AK”
Oct 13, 1999 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
“BRAKES GRIND AND WEAROUT VERY FAST ROTOR WEAR IS PREMATURE”
Apr 7, 1999 · Fuel System, Gasoline
“NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1993 NISSAN 240SX. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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