1995 Nissan 200sxProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 51 owner complaints about the 1995 Nissan 200sx, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 10, 2019. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1995 Nissan 200sx has problems

51 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Air bags2617
Service brakes, hydraulic72
Structure40
Electrical system41
Engine and engine cooling30
Visibility20
Fuel system, gasoline20
Latches/locks/linkages10
Steering11
6 other systems61

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

1995 Nissan 200sx recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Windshield wiper/washer: linkages

Recall 98V-093 · May 5, 1998 · 512,387 vehicles

Risk. 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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Recall 95V-028 · Mar 1, 1995 · 950 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL AND STOPPING DISTANCES.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Nissan.

Best & worst years

1995 vs. every other 200sx year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 200sx median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What 200sx owners report

Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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.…
Complaint 11254534 · Sep 10, 2019
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…
Complaint 10090646 · Sep 8, 2004 · 48,000 miles
SOUTHBOUND NY STATE FRWY, TRACTOR TRAILER CUT OFF VEHICLE, HIT BY REAR TIRE HIT DRIVER SIDE, CAR SPINNED, HIT GUARD RAIL, AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK
Complaint 980230 · Mar 4, 1996

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