1986 NISSAN 200SX
0 recalls, 14 complaints - 5 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
14 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 2 |
| TIRES | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH | 1 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Mar 20, 2001
Incident date: Feb 28, 2000
WHOLE CAR SHAKES BECAUSE OF THIS ENGINE. *AK
TIRES
Sep 18, 2000
Incident date: Sep 20, 1998
I WAS DOING A LOT OF INTERSTATE DRIVING. THE FIRST ONE SHREDDED IN CENTRAL IDAHO AND THE SECOND IN SALT LAKE. I WAS LIVING IN DENVER AT THE TIME AND GOT NOWHERE WITH THE DEALER. SAID IT MUST HAVE BEEN MY FAULT OR ROAD CONDITIONS, ETC. YA RIGHT, SOUND FAMILIAR. PASSED ME ON TO AN 800 NUMBER. I MOVED ... Read more
TIRES
Sep 14, 2000
Incident date: Sep 20, 1998
I WAS DOING A LOT OF INTERSTATE DRIVING. THE FIRST ONE SHREDDED IN CENTRAL IDAHO AND THE SECOND IN SALT LAKE. I WAS LIVING IN DENVER AT THE TIME AND GOT NOWHERE WITH THE DEALER. SAID IT MUST HAVE BEEN MY FAULT OR ROAD CONDITIONS, ETC. YA RIGHT, SOUND FAMILIAR. PASSED ME ON TO AN 800 NUMBER. I MOVED ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Jan 20, 2000
Incident date: Dec 20, 1999
VEHICLE WAS NOT GETTING GAS AT FIRST & HAD DIED OUT ON HIGHWAY. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP & HAD TEMPORARY REPAIR DONE ON FUEL PUMP WIRING HARNESS. LATER, THERE WAS A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE INSIDE VEHICLE AFTER HAVING FUEL PUMP REPAIRED. VEHICLE WAS STILL EXPERIENCING THE SAME LEAKAGE PROBLEM. TOOK VEHICL... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Oct 5, 1998
EXHAUST SYSTEM HAS FAILED CAUSING LEAKS ON THREE OCCASIONS.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Oct 5, 1998
SEAT BELTS FAILED.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Feb 25, 1998
RECALL ON SEATBELT, DRIVER SIDE WILL NOT BUCKLE AT ALL, DEALER DOES NOT HAVE THE PART.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Oct 8, 1997
Incident date: Aug 1, 1995
EXHAUST LEAKED INTO PASSENGER'S COMPARTMENT, CAUSING CONSTANT SMELL OF EXHAUST FLUID. THERE IS A POSSIBLE RISK OF CARBON MONOXIDE. *AK
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
May 6, 1997
Incident date: Dec 16, 1996
THE HOOD ON THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPLACED (3) TIMES SINCE PURCHASING VEHICLE IN DECEMBER OF 1995. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE HOOD BECOMES UNLATCHED, HITS THE WINDSHIELD AND FLIES RIGHT OVER THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE. *AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
Mar 11, 1997
Incident date: Jan 15, 1997
HEADLIGHTS AND COMMUNCATION SYSTEM, THE SWITCH THAT CONTROLS THE HEADLIGHTS/LIGHTING SYSTEMS AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS, HAD AN ELECTRICAL SHORT, CONTINUES TO FAIL. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
May 2, 1996
Incident date: Jan 29, 1996
SEAT BELT PARTS NOT REPLACED AFTER RECALL/FRAUD. *SD
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
Apr 8, 1996
Incident date: Mar 18, 1996
FUEL INJECTORS ARE LEAKING FUEL ONTO MANIFOLD; COULD CAUSE ENGINE FIRE; 4 CYLNDER; NOT INCLUDED IN SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY NHTSA #951006000. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Mar 7, 1995
Incident date: Jan 7, 1994
DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT WON'T RETRACT. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Mar 7, 1995
Incident date: Jan 7, 1994
PASSENGERS SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WON'T LATCH. TT
EPA Fuel Economy, 1986 NISSAN 200SX
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 19.0 | 24.0 | 21.0 | Regular | $2,950 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 19.0 | 26.0 | 22.0 | Regular | $2,800 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 19.0 | 24.0 | 21.0 | Regular | $2,950 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Subcompact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1986 NISSAN 200SX
5 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 |
| 111100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES | 1 |
| 199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | 1 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
NTB-09-101
Sep 30, 2010
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
NISSAN: TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) WARNING LIGHT ON/FLASHING. NO MODELS OR MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE UPDATED ON 08-11-2011. *KB
NTB-09-129
Sep 13, 2010
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
NISSAN: VENT CONTROL VALVE REPLACEMENT. WHEN REPLACING THE EVAP CANISTER VENT CONTROL VALVE FOR REASON: USE THE ONE LISTED ON PAGE 2; FOR VENT CONTROL VALVE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE, REFER TO THE APPROPRIATE SECTION OF THE ELECTRONIC SERVICE
NTB-09-030
Apr 6, 2009
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NISSAN: THE 12 VOLT BATTERY IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND IS REQUIRED TO STAY CONNECTED WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO VEHICLE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS/CAUTIONS. NO MOD
NTB-09-030
Apr 6, 2009
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
NISSAN: THE 12 VOLT BATTERY IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND IS REQUIRED TO STAY CONNECTED WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO VEHICLE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS/CAUTIONS. NO MOD
NTB-09-030
Apr 6, 2009
111100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
NISSAN: THE 12 VOLT BATTERY IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND IS REQUIRED TO STAY CONNECTED WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO VEHICLE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS/CAUTIONS. NO MOD
NHTSA Safety Investigations, NISSAN 200SX
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA89031
Opened: Jul 28, 1989 , Closed: Oct 31, 1990
SEAT FAILURES
SUMMARY:APPROXIMATELY SIXTY PERCENT OF THE REPORTS ALLEGED A FAILURE ORMALFUNCTION OF THE SEAT BACK ASSEMBLY, TWELVE OF WHICH INVOLVED ANACCIDENT.THE REMAINING FORTY PERCENT OF THE REPORTS ALLEGED A FAILUREOR MALFUNCTION OF THE SEAT TRACK ASSEMBLY, SIX OF WHICH INVOLVED ANACCIDENT.===
NISSAN 200SX - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the NISSAN 200SX across all model years (1980, 1999).
15
Total Recalls
209
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
30
Reported Crashes
11
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
NISSAN 200SX - Year by Year
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