Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 18 | −45% | 1 | Engine | Good |
| 1997 | 16 | −52% | 1 | Airbag | Good |
| 1996 | 37 | 1.8× | 1 | Airbag | Caution |
| 1995 | 51 | 2.8× | 2 | Airbag | Avoid |
* Complaints compared with the median 200SX year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Nissan 200SX problems
Latest Nissan 200SX recalls
Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Linkages
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.
Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
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.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Nissan 200SX should you avoid?
1995 and 1996 — these years have the most complaints relative to other 200SX years at the same age, led by air bags problems in the 1995.
What is the best year for the Nissan 200SX?
1997 has the fewest complaints compared with other 200SX years at the same age, followed by 1998. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Nissan 200SX problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the air bags (45), windows, wipers & sunroof (18) and brakes (13). Airbag complaints peak in the 1995 model year.
How many recalls has the Nissan 200SX had?
2 recalls across 1995–1998. The model year with the most is 1995.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.