Nissan 200SX Recalls — All NHTSA Recall Campaigns

Q: How many recalls does the Nissan 200SX have?

The Nissan 200SX has 3 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA, spanning model years 1995 through 1995. Individual vehicles may be subject to fewer recalls depending on their specific model year and production date.

Q: Is my 200SX under recall?

Whether your specific 200SX is subject to a recall depends on your vehicle's exact VIN, not just the model year. A recall may apply to a specific production date range or certain build configurations. Enter your 17-digit VIN at VinCheckEngine or NHTSA.gov/recalls to see which, if any, open recalls apply to your exact vehicle.

Q: What is the most recalled 200SX year?

Based on NHTSA recall data, the 1995 Nissan 200SX has the most recall campaigns associated with it, with 3 campaigns. However, this reflects recall campaigns for that model year — not necessarily the number of defects in vehicles built that year.

3 recall campaigns on record across 1 model year of the Nissan 200SX. Data sourced directly from NHTSA and updated daily.

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Recall Campaigns

109

Owner Complaints

Reported Injuries

Reported Deaths

1 affected model years10 crash-involved complaintsMost recalled year: 1995

Affected Model Years

19953R · 35C

R = recalls · C = complaints. Click a year to see the full problems report.

Recall Breakdown by Component Category

Visibility/Lighting2 campaigns (67%)

Brakes1 campaign (33%)

Most Common Owner Complaint Areas — Nissan 200SX

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES

AIR BAGS

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS

EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Based on 109 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years. 3 injuries reported.

All Nissan 200SX Recall Campaigns

#06E0490001995 Nissan 200SXVisibility/Lighting

Issued: Invalid Date

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. …

Risk: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.

#98V0930001995 Nissan 200SXVisibility/Lighting

Issued: May 5, 1998

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.

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 LINKAGE AT THE BALL JOINT. A LOSS OF WINDSH…

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.

#95V0280001995 Nissan 200SXBrakes

Issued: Jan 3, 1995

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.

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

Remedy: DEALERS WILL BLEED THE ABS HYDRAULIC ACTUATOR TO REMOVE ANY AIR BUBBLES IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM.

Recalls by Component

1Brakes Recalls

#95V028000MY 1995

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.

Nissan 200SX Recall — Frequently Asked Questions

How many recalls does the Nissan 200SX have?

The Nissan 200SX has 3 recall campaigns in the NHTSA database, spanning model years 1995 through 1995.

Is my 200SX under recall?

Recall applicability depends on your specific VIN — not just the model year. Some recalls cover only certain production date ranges or trim levels. Enter your 17-digit VIN at VinCheckEngine or NHTSA.gov for an exact answer.

What is the most recalled 200SX year?

Based on NHTSA data, the 1995 Nissan 200SX has the highest recall campaign count (3 campaigns). However, the total count of campaigns is not the same as the number of defects — some campaigns are issued as expansions of earlier recalls.

Does a 200SX recall mean my car is unsafe to drive?

Not necessarily. Recalls range from critical safety hazards — where NHTSA advises against driving — to minor inconveniences like a label error. Check the consequence field of each recall to understand the severity. If your specific VIN is subject to an open recall, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.

Who pays for recall repairs on a 200SX?

The manufacturer is legally required to pay for all recall repairs under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer, regardless of whether you are the original owner or whether the vehicle is out of warranty.

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