1995 Nissan 200SX: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 51 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is air bags (51% of complaints); the 1997 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall May 2006
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 51 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Tl* the contact owns a 1995 nissan 200sx. The contact stated that the air bag indicator remained illuminated. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the part was discontinued. The contact stated that the vehicle was rejected for an inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage and VIN were unknown.”Owner report · Air Bags · Sep 2017
“Major leak in a rubber fuel vapor hose on the nissan 200 sx gas tank. This prevented the gas pump overflow safety mechanism from functioning resulting in a 5-6 gallon gasoline spill as the car was being refueled at a gas station. The rubber hose was replaced. The old part is available. *tr”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Nov 2009
“I had a minor fender bender about 5 days ago and my airbags deployed, causing serious burns to my hands and wrists and minor facial burns. I would have been unhurt had the airbags not deployed. I rear-ended another car due to sun glare. I had no idea airbags caused such injury and I have never received a recall notice or any other warning about this. The airbags also broke my steering wheel and my windshield. Otherwise the car suffered relatively minimal damage.*ak”Owner report · Air Bags · Sep 2004
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“When vehicle got warm it ran roughly. Consumer took vehicle to several different mechanics, and was told that there was nothing wrong with vehicle. Consumer felt vehicle was in an accident before she purchased it. Also, consumer purchased a lot of parts for this vehicle, but nothing helped. *ak”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Aug 2004
“I got off work and got in my car. When I started it the airbag light came on and started blinking. I let it slide for a long time after contacting nissan because of how expensive the part was. Now im trying to sell the car and I had to fix it. Cost 623 dollars altogether. Started looking into and found out there has been a lot of airbag problems with the 200sx, some even with injuries. I think nissan atleast owes us an explanation of why this is happening, maybe even a recall to be made.*ak”Owner report · Air Bags · Nov 2000
“Consumer pulled into a parking lot and made a right, shifted from 1st to second gear, and pressed on gas. 3 seconds later, airbags deployed. Consumer stated that there was no object in the road, and didn't hit anything for airbags to deploy. *ak”Owner report · Air Bags · Nov 2000
“The airbags deployed at 3 - 5 miles per hour, when the car hit the curb -- about 8 inches high. The body shop indicated that they had other instances like this with this nissan model.”Owner report · Air Bags · Oct 2000
“While backing out of the driveway passenger's side and driver's side air bags suddenly deployed, busting the front windshield. Dealer has been contacted. *ak *ml”Owner report · Air Bags · May 2000
“Air bag light on dash has been fixed twice since day of purchase. It has 3 times come on for no apparent reason, when being repaired technicians said that nissan cars tend to have this problem. *ak”Owner report · Air Bags · Jan 2000
“Air bag warning light came on for no apparent reason, 4000 miles after the warrantee expired. Dealer says that it could cost up to $1,000 to turn it off/repair system. If the government is going to require this questionable equipment on a vehicle, they should also assure that it functions properly and continues to function at no additional cost to the consumer! Nissan air bags are junk!”Owner report · Air Bags · Oct 1999
When filing, owners marked a crash in 18 of these complaints and injuries in 14 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 3 campaigns
CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Remedy: CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. WATER CAN ENTER AND DISPLACE THE GREASE IN THE WIPER ARM LINKAGE BALL JOINT WHERE THE WIPER LINKAGE ATTACHES TO THE WIPER MOTOR LINKAGE.
Remedy: TO PREVENT GREASE FROM BEING WASHED OUT OF THE JOINT, THE DEALERS WILL MODIFY BY ADDING A WATER DIVERSION SEAL THAT WILL PREVENT WATER FROM ENTERING THE WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE BALL JOINT AREA.
THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) HYDRAULIC ACTUATOR WAS NOT PROPERLY PURGED OF ALL AIR DURING THE FILL AND EVACUATION PROCESS CAUSING AIR BUBBLES TO GET INTO THE BRAKE SYSTEM.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL BLEED THE ABS HYDRAULIC ACTUATOR TO REMOVE ANY AIR BUBBLES IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 1995 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
How other years compare
Check your exact 200SX by VIN
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Open VIN decoderFrequently asked questions
Is the 1995 Nissan 200SX reliable?
NHTSA has 51 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 1995 Nissan 200SX. The most complained-about area is air bags (51% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1995 Nissan 200SX problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 100,100 miles or less.
Does the 1995 Nissan 200SX have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning exterior lighting. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.