MYRModel Year Report

1989 Nissan 200SX

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1989 Nissan 200SX
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:10:11.910Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Nissan 200SX Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1989 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 1 complaints 1984: 1 complaints 1984 1985: 6 complaints 1986: 11 complaints 1987: 13 complaints 1987 1988: 8 complaints 1989: 1 complaints 1989 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
1989: 1 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 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.

CRASH
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THE THROTTLE CLIP CAME OFF THE VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE AND BRAKES TO MALFUNCTION RESULTING IN A CRASH. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19961212

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 of 1 total report mentions: service brakes, hydraulic.

CRASH
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THE THROTTLE CLIP CAME OFF THE VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE AND BRAKES TO MALFUNCTION RESULTING IN A CRASH. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19961212

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 19950310 — EA (closed 19950802)

TAKATA SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1989 Nissan 200SX — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (1 reports 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:linkages, 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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.