1987 Nissan 200SX
Only 13 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 13 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 13
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1987
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1987: 13 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 |
| 1982 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1986 | 11 |
| 1987 | 13 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1995 | 51 |
| 1996 | 37 |
| 1997 | 16 |
| 1998 | 18 |
| 1999 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 |
Known problem areas
Only 13 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Fuel system, gasoline
9 of 13 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing injectors and fuel injection system.
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Consumer was driving the vehicle and due to the fuel injector leaking, the vehicle caught on fire in the engine.
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-06-11
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-04-20
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-01-30
Engine and engine cooling
2 of 13 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline.
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Vehicle fire.
NHTSA ODI report, 1997-09-04
Engine made noise, burst into flames.
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-02-22
Service brakes
1 of 13 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Seat belts
1 of 13 total reports mentions: seat belts, most commonly citing retractor.
Power train
1 of 13 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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1995-03-10Engineering analysisClosed 1995-08-02 Takata seat belt buckle failure
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1995-09-29Seat belts95V103002 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…
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…
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1996-03-18Fuel system, gasoline95I006000 This is not a safety recall campaign in accordance with federal regulation 573. However, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. The campaign will replace the fuel injectors and…
Remedy: Nissan dealers will replace the fuel injectors and related hoses on the affected vehicles.
Buy-smart checklist
1987 Nissan 200SX — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Fuel system, gasoline: 9 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 95V103002 · Seat belts
- Recall 95I006000 · Fuel system, gasoline
FAQ
- Is the 1987 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 1987 Nissan 200SX?
- The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 69% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1987 Nissan 200SX have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.