MYRModel Year Report

1986 Nissan 200SX

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1986 Nissan 200SX
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:10:42.404Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Nissan 200SX Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1986 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 1 complaints 1984: 1 complaints 1984 1985: 6 complaints 1986: 11 complaints 1986 1987: 13 complaints 1987 1988: 8 complaints 1989: 1 complaints 1990: 0 complaints 1990 1991: 1 complaints 1995: 51 complaints 1996: 37 complaints 1996 1997: 16 complaints 1998: 18 complaints 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

2 of 11 total reports mention: seat belts.

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PASSENGERS SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WON'T LATCH. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950307

SEAT BELTS

2 of 11 total reports mention: seat belts.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2 of 11 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

TIRES

1 of 11 total reports mentions: tires.

SEAT BELTS

1 of 11 total reports mentions: seat belts.

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DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT WON'T RETRACT. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950307

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1986 Nissan 200SX — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (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:front:buckle assembly, accounting for 18% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1986 Nissan 200SX have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.