MYRModel Year Report

1989 Nissan 200SX

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1989 Nissan 200SX
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:46:11.082Z

Only 1 complaint 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 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
1

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 1 complaint 1985: 6 complaints 1985 1986: 11 complaints 1987: 13 complaints 1987 1988: 8 complaints 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1 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 1987: 13 complaints 1987 1988: 8 complaints 1988 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1 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 1987: 13 complaints 1987 1988: 8 complaints 1988 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1 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

1989: 1 complaint

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

Known problem areas

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Vehicle speed control

1 of 1 total report mentions: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing linkages.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

The throttle clip came off the vehicle when driving, causing the vehicle to accelerate and brakes to malfunction resulting in a crash.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-12-12

Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic

Service brakes

1 of 1 total report mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    1995-03-10Engineering analysisClosed 1995-08-02 Takata seat belt buckle failure

Buy-smart checklist

1989 Nissan 200SX — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1989 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 1989 Nissan 200SX?
The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1989 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.