1995 Nissan 200SX problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
32 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
100,100 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1995 model year. Data snapshot: . 3 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Air Bags:Frontal is the most frequently named component, appearing in 10 of 32 complaints (31.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 3 | 9.4% |
| Steering behavior | 3 | 9.4% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 3.1% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 3.1% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 3.1% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 3.1% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Air Bags:Frontal | 10 |
| Air Bags | 5 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Linkages | 2 |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 1 |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses And Circuit Breakers | 1 |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 1 |
Air Bags:Frontal: 10; Air Bags: 5; Unknown Or Other: 3; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Linkages: 2; Air Bags:Side/Window: 1; Electrical System:Ignition: 1; Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses And Circuit Breakers: 1; Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 1
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 29 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 9 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
1995: 1; 1996: 9; 2000: 8; 2001: 5; 2002: 1; 2003: 1; 2004: 3; 2007: 1; 2009: 1; 2012: 1; 2019: 1
Pattern summary
Air Bags:Frontal leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 3 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10030723 · 2003-08-04 (August 4, 2003)
HIGH PRICED REPAIRS-I'VE ONLY HAD THE CAR FOR 2 YRS AND I BELIEVE I'M THE SECOND OWNER. I BOUGHT IT USED. ITS A 1995 NISSAN 200 SX SE-R WITH 108K MILES AND I'VE HAD MORE PROBLEMS WITH IT THAN I BARGAINED FOR. EVERY MONTH IT'S SOMETHING NEW WITH THE CAR. I'M RUNNING OUT OF PATIENCE AND MONEY GETTING THE CAR FIXED AND FINANCIALLY I CAN'T AFFORD ANOTHER CAR RIGHT NOW NOT TO MENTION THE REPAIRS ON THIS ONE. TOTAL I'VE PROBABLY SPENT WELL OVER $2000 IN THE TWO YEARS THAT I'VE HAD IT. MOST RECENTLY, I'M HAVING TO REPLACE THE CLUTCH AND BOTH CV …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10030723 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 746018 · 2001-05-28 (May 28, 2001)
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 …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 746018 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10074756 · 2004-06-03 (June 3, 2004)
I TRIED TO PURCHASE TWO FRONT TIRES AT COSTCO, BUT WAS TOLD BY THE GENERAL MANAGER 'CHRIS MOORE' THAT THEIR POLICY IS ONLY TO MOUNT ONE OR TWO TIRES WHEN PURCHASED ON THE REAR. THEY REFUSED TO MOUNT THE TIRES ON THE FRONT AND INSISTED THAT THEY MOUNT MY TWO REAR TIRES BY DIFFERENT MANUFACTURERS ON THE FRONT. ONE TIRE IS A GOODYEAR RS AND THE OTHER A MICHELIN X, BOTH 185X65X14 ON A FRONT WHEEL DRIVE NISSAN SE. I INSISTED THAT TWO DIFFERENT BRANDS WITH POORER TREAD WOULD AFFECT STEERING AND HANDLING, BUT COSTCO REFUSED TO SELL AND MOUNT THE TI…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10074756 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10090646 · 2004-09-08 (September 8, 2004)
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.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 48,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10090646 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 984803 · 1996-05-23 (May 23, 1996)
WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND MAKE A STOP THE VEHICLE CUT OFF AND STALLS/HESITATES. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 984803 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 979357 · 1996-02-20 (February 20, 1996)
HAD AN ACCIDENT, BRAKE PEDAL FLUTTERED, AIR BAG DEPLOYED LATE, LAP BELT LOCKED SHOULDER BELT DID NOT. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 979357 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10292023 · 2009-11-12 (November 12, 2009)
MAJOR LEAK IN A RUBBER FUEL VAPOR HOSE ON THE NISSAN 200 SX GAS TANK. THIS PREVENTED THE GAS PUMP OVERFLOW SAFETY MECHANISM FROM FUNCTIONING RESULTING IN A 5-6 GALLON GASOLINE SPILL AS THE CAR WAS BEING REFUELED AT A GAS STATION. THE RUBBER HOSE WAS REPLACED. THE OLD PART IS AVAILABLE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 100,100 miles reported. Look up ODI 10292023 at NHTSA ↗