Most common 1995 Nissan 200SX problems
Share of the 51 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Nissan 200SX complaints by model year
Best 200SX years: 1997, 1998. Years to avoid: 1995, 1996. Compare all years →
1995 Nissan 200SX recalls (2)
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.
What 1995 Nissan 200SX owners say
Air bags all 26 →
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.
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.
Brakes
Owner states that ABS brakes are noisy when driving and that the right passenger's side brake disc are worn out, also their are leaks coming from master cylinder. Consumer states only requested that rear brakes be adjusted, however front pads, and front caliper were replaced and rotors were turned.
Consumer has been experiencing problems with anti-lock brake system. While driving during inclement weather, applied brakes and brakes locked up, causing vehicle to skid across the road. The 5-speed vehicle shut off, but continued performing normally when the vehicle was restarted.
Electrical system
The blinkers and the dash panel lights had an electrical problem that caused the panel to be black while driving at night. This took the drivers attention off the road, causing the driver to crash. The dealer has not been contacted.
Engine light came on approximately 6/30/97 and again 4 wks ago dealership checked,stated no problem. Engine light came on 5/22/01 and on 5/27/01 car did not start. Per pep boys engine valves burned out. Airbag light came rt after left dealership after having the electrical system serviced because dashboard panel went black and interference with alarm operation. Returned to dealership and advised airbag light came on was not on prior to visit. They check and advised computer chip was bad and cost $800 to replace. Refused responsibility. I took the car in 11/2000 for over $800 in repairs, incl 90,000 mile maintenance work even though car only had 84000 miles. Work included rt cv joint replacement. Within 2 hours rt tire was flat. I paid for towing to dealership, advised just had work done on the rt side and they refuse ownership. …
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1995 Nissan 200SX a good car?
Based on 51 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 1995 200SX rates avoid: 2.8× as many complaints as a typical year of the 200SX at the same age. It is one of the 200SX years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 1995 Nissan 200SX?
The air bags — 26 complaints, 51% of all complaints for this model year, most often about frontal. Next are the brakes (7) and electrical system (4).
How many recalls does the 1995 Nissan 200SX have?
There are 2 recalls for the 1995 Nissan 200SX, the most recent from May 5, 1998 (linkages). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Nissan 200SX?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 1997 and 1998. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 1995 and 1996. See the full Nissan 200SX years comparison.
At what mileage do 1995 Nissan 200SX problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 100,000 miles; 33% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
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.