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1995 Nissan 240SX SE AT

The 1995 Nissan 240SX SE AT is a 155-hp 2.4-liter inline-4 with a 4-speed automatic. It starts at $22,589 MSRP.

It makes 155 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 160 lb-ft of torque at 4400 rpm.

The 240SX measures 177.2 inches long on a 99.4-inch wheelbase.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeCoupe
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$22,589 ($48,172 *)
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, shim-over-bucket, timing chain
Bore and Stroke89 x 96
Compression Ratio9.5 : 1
Injection TypeSequential multi-port fuel injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRear wheel drive
Transmission
Transmission4-speed automatic
1st Gear2.79
2nd Gear1.55
3rd Gear1
4th Gear0.69
Reverse2.27
Final Drive4.08
Fuel Economy
Tank Capacity15.9 gal
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent strut
Brakes
Front Brake DiscDisc
Rear Brake DiscDisc
Dimensions & Weight
Length177.2 in
Width68.1 in
Height50.8 in
Wheelbase99.4 in
Ground Clearance4.5 in
Cargo Volume8.6 ft³
Interior
Headroom Rear34.3 in
Legroom Rear20.8 in
Shoulder Room Rear42.2 in
Hip Room Rear42.2 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: 1995 Nissan 240SX 2-DR.

Recalls

1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1995 Nissan 240SX. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Jul 25, 1994 · 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: 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.

NHTSA campaign 94V135000

66 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1995 Nissan 240SX

Owner Complaints

66 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1995 Nissan 240SX (11 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 6 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Fuel System18
Air Bags16
Gasoline14
Fuel/Propulsion System8
Electrical System5
Hydraulic5
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Feb 18, 2021 · Fuel/Propulsion System
“THE VEHICLES FUEL TANK CRACKED AT MOUNTING STRAP AND STARTED LEAKING FUEL, THE TANK HAS A KNOW ISSUE AMONG OTHER OWNERS. THE TANK IS VERY SPECIFIC TO THE CHASSIS WITH NO AVAILABLE REPLACEMENT. THE…”
Aug 24, 2020 · Fuel System, Gasoline
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 NISSAN 240SX. THE CONTACT STATED THE FUEL TANK FRACTURED AND LEAKED FUEL OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CALLED THE TROPHY WEST COVINA NISSAN LOCATED AT 205 N CITRUS ST…”
May 4, 2016 · Fuel/Propulsion System
“HI, IT IS VERY COMMON ON ALL MODELS 1995-1998 240SX FOR THE GAS TANK TO LEAK. DUE TO THE 2 STRAPS THE HOLD THE TANK IN PLACE CAUSING PRESSURE AND RUBBING IT CRACKS ALL OUR GAS TANKS. THIS SHOULD BE…”
Feb 23, 2016 · Fuel/Propulsion System
“DRIVING AND NOTICED SMELL OF GASOLINE. PARKED CAR AND INSPECTED. NOTICED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS LEAKING FROM A STRESS CRACK NEAR THE FUEL TANK STRAP. FUEL LEAK IS OBVIOUSLY A SAFETY HAZARD.”
Jun 29, 2015 · Fuel/Propulsion System
“AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD I STARTED SMELLING AN EXTREMELY LARGE GAS SMELL SO I PULLED OVER AND LOOKED UNDER MY CAR AND MY GAS TANK WAS LEAKING EVERYWHERE. IT HAS A STRESS CRACK. NO PUNCTURE OR…”

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 1995 NISSAN 240SX. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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