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Nissan 200SX recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 124 owner complaints for the Nissan 200SX, covering model years 1995 to 2001. The 1995 model year drew the most complaints (51), and Air Bags is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 2 recall campaigns on file
  • 124 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 5 model years with data (1995–2001)
  • most complaints: 1995 (51 for that model year)
  • top component: Air Bags (45 complaints)
  • latest recall 98V093000 (reported May 5, 1998)
  • 23 complaints reporting a crash (18.5%)
  • 3 complaints reporting a fire (2.4%)
  • 15 complaints reporting an injury (12.1%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Nissan 200SX complaints by model year

5 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 1995 model year has the most complaints: 51 of 124, or 41.1%. Next come 1996 (37) and 1998 (18). The fewest are for 2001, with 2 complaints.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Nissan 200SX owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 1995–2001Column chart of 124 complaints across 7 model years. The highest is 1995 with 51. The full figures are in the table below the chart.1995: 51 complaints5119951996: 37 complaints3719961997: 16 complaints1619971998: 18 complaints1819981999: 0 complaints19992000: 0 complaints20002001: 2 complaints22001
Nissan 200SX complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Nissan 200SX complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
199551181110
1996373120
1997161020
1998181100
200120000
All model years124233150

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Nissan 200SX components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Air Bags is the component named most often, in 45 complaints (36.3% of all 124), followed by Visibility (19) and Electrical System (13).

Components named most often in Nissan 200SX complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in Nissan 200SX complaints (top 15)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Air Bags4536.3%
Visibility1915.3%
Electrical System1310.5%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic118.9%
Engine and Engine Cooling97.3%
Power Train86.5%
Equipment54.0%
Suspension54.0%
Tires54.0%
Unknown or Other54.0%
Structure43.2%
Exterior Lighting32.4%
Vehicle Speed Control32.4%
Fuel System, Gasoline21.6%
Latches/Locks/Linkages21.6%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Nissan 200SX recalls

2 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name 200SX, newest first. The 2 campaigns cover model years 1995 to 1998. The 1995 model year appears in the most campaigns (2).

  • 2 recall campaigns
Nissan 200SX recall campaigns covering each model year
1995: 2 campaigns1996: 1 campaign1997: 1 campaign1998: 1 campaign
Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 98V093000

    Reported

    Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Linkages

    Model years 1995–1998

    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.

    Consequence:
    This can result in gradual wear over a period of time inside the joint that could lead to the separation of the wiper linkage assembly from the wiper motor linkage at the ball joint. A loss of windshield wiper function can result in this separation occurs.
    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.

    Filed by Nissan North America, Inc.

  2. NHTSA campaign 95V028000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

    Model year 1995

    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.

    Consequence:
    This condition can cause increased brake pedal travel and stopping distances.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will bleed the ABS hydraulic actuator to remove any air bubbles in the brake system.

    Filed by Nissan North America, Inc.

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Nissan 200SX questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Nissan 200SX have?

NHTSA lists 2 vehicle recall campaigns for the Nissan 200SX, covering model years 1995 to 2001. The most recent, 98V093000, was reported on May 5, 1998 and is filed under “Visibility”. The 1995 model year is covered by the most campaigns (2).

Which Nissan 200SX model year has the most complaints?

The 1995 model year, with 51 of the 124 complaints in NHTSA’s file (41.1%). The next are 1996 (37) and 1998 (18). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Nissan 200SX complaint?

Air Bags is the component named most often: 45 complaints, or 36.3% of all 124. Visibility (19) and Electrical System (13) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Nissan 200SX?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Nissan dealer.

How many Nissan 200SX complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 124 complaints, 23 report a crash, 3 a fire, 15 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.