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Windshield wiper/washer: linkages
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1996 Nissan 200sxProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 37 owner complaints about the 1996 Nissan 200sx, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 14, 2008. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1996 Nissan 200sx has problems
37 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
12Air bags3 crash/fire/injury
9Visibility
4Power train
3Tires
2Engine and engine cooling
2Parking brake
2Suspension
2Electrical system
1Vehicle speed control
44 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 12 | 3 |
| Visibility | 9 | 0 |
| Power train | 4 | 0 |
| Tires | 3 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 0 |
| Parking brake | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| 4 other systems | 4 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
1996 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.
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
1996 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
'80'83'84'85'86'87'88'89'91'95'96'97'98'01
- 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.
AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHES CONSTANTLY. DLR SAYS SRS COMPUTER HAS FAILED AND WILL COST $600.00 TO REPAIR. DLR SHOULD PAY FOR THIS ITEM AS IT IS SAFETY AND HAS BEEN REPORTED SEVERAL TIMES BY DIFFERENT OWNERS. ON SOME THE AIRBAG HAS DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON. *JB
DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY UPON FRONTAL IMPACT, VEHICLE REARENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE PULLING OUT OF WHERE PARKED WITH NO LIGHTS ON. *AK
WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 45MPH, BOTH DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT REASON OR WARNING. DRIVER SUFFERED INJURIES. DLR HAS NOT SEEN. *AK
Own a 1996 200sx?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.