Nissan 240SX (S14, 1995-1998): common problems
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What are the common problems with the Nissan 240SX (S14, 1995-1998)?
As of 2026-10-26, we list 8 known problems for this car; severity and affected years are in the table. Each problem page answers what it is, what causes it and how it is usually fixed, with sources and a last-verified date.
| Issue | Severity | Affected years | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recall: brake warning lamp may not light when fluid is low (1995) | High | 1995 | Reported |
| KA24DE timing chain rattle from worn upper chain guide | Medium | 1995-1998 | Reported |
| Rust: frame rails, strut towers, spare well and wheel arches | High | 1995-1998 | Confirmed |
| Soft subframe and diff bushings: clunks and wheel hop | Medium | 1995-1998 | Reported |
| Not every S14 is 5-lug: the Base is 4x114.3 | Info | 1995-1998 | Reported |
| No NHTSA recalls returned for 1996-1998 | Info | 1996-1998 | Reported |
| Power window regulators wear out | Low | 1995-1998 | Limited |
| Sunroof leaks and sun-cracked dash | Low | 1995-1998 | Reported |
More for this car
- All Nissan 240SX (S14, 1995-1998) fitment answers · S14 common problems
- Newsletter archive: past issues with every new and corrected entry
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