MYRModel Year Report

1986 Nissan 200SX

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1986 Nissan 200SX
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:36:06.731Z

Only 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
11

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 1 complaint 1985: 6 complaints 1986: 11 complaints 1986 11 1987: 13 complaints 1988: 8 complaints 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1990: 0 complaints 1991: 1 complaint 1991 1995: 51 complaints 1996: 37 complaints 1996 1997: 16 complaints 1998: 18 complaints 1998 1999: 0 complaints 2001: 2 complaints 2001
1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 6 complaints 1985 1986: 11 complaints 1986 11 1987: 13 complaints 1987 1988: 8 complaints 1988 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1990: 0 complaints 1990 1991: 1 complaint 1991 1995: 51 complaints 1995 1996: 37 complaints 1996 1997: 16 complaints 1997 1998: 18 complaints 1998 1999: 0 complaints 1999 2001: 2 complaints 2001
1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 6 complaints 1985 1986: 11 complaints 1986 11 1987: 13 complaints 1987 1988: 8 complaints 1988 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1990: 0 complaints 1990 1991: 1 complaint 1991 1995: 51 complaints 1995 1996: 37 complaints 1996 1997: 16 complaints 1997 1998: 18 complaints 1998 1999: 0 complaints 1999 2001: 2 complaints 2001

1986: 11 complaints

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YearComplaints
19800
19820
19831
19841
19856
198611
198713
19888
19891
19900
19911
199551
199637
199716
199818
19990
20012

Known problem areas

Only 11 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Seat belts

5 of 11 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing buckle assembly and anchorage.

Show complaint excerpts

Passengers side seat belt buckle won't latch. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-03-07

Engine and engine cooling

3 of 11 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing exhaust system and gasoline.

Fuel system, gasoline

2 of 11 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing injectors and fuel pump.

Show complaint excerpts

Fuel injectors are leaking fuel onto manifold; could cause engine fire; 4 cylnder; not included in safety improvement campaign by NHTSA #951006000.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-04-08

Tires

1 of 11 total reports mentions: tires.

Latches/locks/linkages

1 of 11 total reports mentions: latches/locks/linkages, most commonly citing latch.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1986 Nissan 200SX — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Seat belts: 5 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: 2 reports on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1986 Nissan 200SX reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1986 Nissan 200SX?
The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 45% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1986 Nissan 200SX have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.