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1996 Nissan 240SX Base 5MT

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1996 Nissan 240SX – exterior Unverified
Photo: 1996 Nissan 240SX S14 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the S14 (S14, 1995–1998); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 1996 Nissan 240SX S14 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: SGR cars (3286765211) by Mike Babcock from Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: 1995 Nissan 240SX LE Coupe in Aspen White Pearlglow, rear left, 2021-07-05 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: Nissan 240SX S14 rear by Leg1t, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: Nissan 240SX S14 rear 2 by Leg1t, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 1996 Nissan 240SX Base 5MT is a 155-hp 2.4-liter inline-4 with a 5-speed manual. It starts at $18,359 MSRP.

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

The 240SX measures 177.0 inches long on a 99.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,753 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeCoupe
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$18,359 ($38,029 *)
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
Transmission5-speed manual
1st Gear3.32
2nd Gear1.9
3rd Gear1.31
4th Gear1
5th Gear0.76
Reverse3.38
Final Drive4.08
Fuel Economy
Tank Capacity15.9 gal
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent strut
Brakes
Front Brake DiscDisc
Rear Brake DiscDisc
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front15 in. steel
Wheels Rear15 in. steel
Tires FrontP195/60R15
Tires RearP195/60R15
Dimensions & Weight
Length177 in
Width68.1 in
Height51 in
Wheelbase99.4 in
Cargo Volume8.6 ft³
Curb Weight2,753 lbs
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

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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: 1996 Nissan 240 SX 2-DR.

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1996 Nissan 240SX.

14 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1996 Nissan 240SX

Owner Complaints

14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1996 Nissan 240SX (3 mention a crash). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Air Bags3
Hydraulic3
Service Brakes3
Engine And Engine Cooling2
Fuel System2
Gasoline2
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Mar 4, 2011 · Fuel System, Gasoline
“I WAS DRIVING NORMALLY TO SCHOOL ALONG WITH MY BROTHER AND I NOTICED THAT THERE'S A VERY STRONG SMELL OF GAS INSIDE THE CAR DURING DRIVING. I STOPPED AT A SAFE PLACE TO CHECK AND I NOTICE THAT THERE'S…”
Jan 25, 2007 · Suspension
“PLEASE REFER TO TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN (NTB98-001) WHEN ROUNDING A CURVE OR GOING OVER A DIP IN THE ROAD, AT 40 MILES PER HOUR THE CAR STARTING WOBBLING AND SWAYING AND YOU THINK IT IS GOING TO…”
Sep 22, 2005 · Fuel System, Gasoline
“DT: THERE WAS A SPLIT IN THE SEAM OF THE GAS TANK. THE SMELL OF GAS WAS STRONG IN THE GARAGE. THIS HAD BEEN GOING ON FOR ABOUT A WEEK. THE CONSUMER NOTICED A SPOT ON THE DRIVEWAY AND SUSPECTED THAT IT…”
Nov 4, 2004 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Engine And Engine Cooling, Equipment
“NO ACCELERATION WITH AIR CONDITIONER ON. O2 SENSOR REPLACED, IS THAT NORMAL. BRAKES GOING OUT AFTER RECENTLY HAVING THEM FIXED, WHY? *AK”
Apr 14, 2003 · Engine And Engine Cooling
“IF THE AIR CONDITION WAS ON WHEN THE VEHICLE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP, THE ENGINE SURGED AND THE VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD. *JB”

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 1996 NISSAN 240SX. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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