1987 Nissan 200SX: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
7 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
151,151 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1987 model year. Data snapshot: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage.
This selection has limited data. It remains available for lookup but is excluded from search indexing.
Most common problems
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 7 complaints (28.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system concerns | 4 | 57.1% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 14.3% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 1 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 1 |
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System: 1; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components: 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 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 1
75,000 to 99,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 5 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 |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 3 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
1996: 3; 2001: 1; 2003: 1; 2004: 1; 2006: 1
Pattern summary
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors leads the component reports. Fuel system concerns appears in 4 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10018666 · 2003-05-14 (May 14, 2003)
FUEL INJECTORS LEAK. NISSANS "VOLUNTARY RECALL CAMPAIGN" DOES NOT INCLUDE THE CA20E ENGINE WHICH IS INSTALLED IN MY VEHICLE. THE FUEL PUMP WIRING IS EXPOSED TO THE ELEMENTS AND SHORTED OUT ON MY VEHICLE. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. 212,302 miles reported. Look up ODI 10018666 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10057219 · 2004-01-30 (January 30, 2004)
GAS FUMES LEAKED THROUGHOUT THE VEHICLE. GAS SMELL BECAME OVERWHELMING WHEN VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN FOR AWHILE. DEALER INDICATED THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE FUEL INJECTORS. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10057219 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10155770 · 2006-04-20 (April 20, 2006)
FUEL LINE THAT RUNS FROM THE FUEL INJECTORS TO THE FUEL RAIL ARE LEAKING CAUSING THE CAR TO DIE. BUT THE FUEL IS LEAKING ONTO A HOT MOTOR WHICH COULD CATCH FIRE. THIS CAR HAS THIS SAME RECALL FOR OTHER VINS. OF THE SAME YEAR. BUT MY CAR DOES NOT FALL INTO THAT CATEGORY OF VIN #S. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 90,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10155770 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 500533 · 1996-01-15 (January 15, 1996)
ENGINE MADE NOISE, BURST INTO FLAMES.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 500533 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 899199 · 2001-11-16 (November 16, 2001)
A PRIVATE MECHANIC EXAMINED VEHICLE FOR A FUEL LEAK AND DETERMINED THAT LEAK ORIGINATED FROM FUEL INJECTORS. MANUFACTURER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS COVERED UNDER RECALL CAMPAIGN 95I006000. HOWEVER, DEALERSHIP STATED THAT THIS RECALL ONLY APPLIED TO 6 CYLINDER ENGINE. REPAIRS WILL BE DONE AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSE SINCE THIS VEHICLE HA A 4 CYLINDER ENGINE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / ATTACHMENTS.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 899199 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 982400 · 1996-04-05 (April 5, 1996)
WHILE STOPPED AT A SIGNAL LIGHT VEHICLE WENT INTO REVERSE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 982400 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 985500 · 1996-06-11 (June 11, 1996)
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND DUE TO THE FUEL INJECTOR LEAKING, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 985500 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
95V103002 · Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
Reported: 1995-05-24 (May 24, 1995)
THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.
Consequence: THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AND CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. THEY SHOULD ENSURE THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUGGING ON THE BELT TO MAKE SURE THE LATCH IS SECURELY LOCKED, AND THEN PRESSING THE RELEASE BUTTON. THE LATCH PLATE SHOULD POP OUT OF THE BUCKLE WHEN THE BUTTON IS PRESSED. IF EITHER RELEASE BUTTON SHOWS A SIGN OF BREAKING OR CRACKING OR IF EITHER BUCKLE FAILS TO OPERATE PROPERLY, OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CONTACT THEIR AUTHORIZED DEALER TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE BUCKLE REPLACED OR REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE.
NHTSA campaign record ↗