MYRModel Year Report

1995 Nissan 200SX

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1995 Nissan 200SX
RENDERED 2026-11-01T06:07:03.869Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
51
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 1995

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Air bags

51% of complaints

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 1990: 0 complaints 1991: 1 complaint 1995: 51 complaints 1995 51 1996: 37 complaints 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 1990: 0 complaints 1990 1991: 1 complaint 1991 1995: 51 complaints 1995 51 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 1990: 0 complaints 1990 1991: 1 complaint 1991 1995: 51 complaints 1995 51 1996: 37 complaints 1996 1997: 16 complaints 1997 1998: 18 complaints 1998 1999: 0 complaints 1999 2001: 2 complaints 2001

1995: 51 complaints

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

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Air bags

51% · 26 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and side/window.

CRASHFIREINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

I had a minor fender bender about 5 days ago and my airbags deployed, causing serious burns to my hands and wrists and minor facial burns. I would have been unhurt had the airbags not deployed. I rear-ended another car due to sun glare.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-09-08

Frontal collision impact 12:00 speed 45 MPH, driver side air bag deploy after impact. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-09-28

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 Nissan 200SX. The contact stated that the air bag indicator remained illuminated. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the part was discontinued.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-09-10

Service brakes

16% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY

Structure

8% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing door and frame and members.

Show complaint excerpts

3 holes and 5 breaks threw out frame had to repair. Very expensive but th e motor is ruggad.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-04-05

Electrical system

8% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing interior/under dash and fuses and circuit breakers.

CRASH

Engine and engine cooling

6% · 3 reports

Most commonly citing emission control and engine.

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    1995-02-18Service brakes, hydraulic95V028000 The anti-lock braking system (ABS) hydraulic actuator was not properly purged of all air during the fill and evacuation process causing air bubbles to get into the brake system.

    Remedy: Dealers will bleed the ABS hydraulic actuator to remove any air bubbles in the brake system.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1998-08-14Visibility98V093000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Water can enter and displace the grease in the wiper arm linkage ball joint where the wiper linkage attaches to the wiper motor linkage.

    Remedy: To prevent grease from being washed out of the joint, the dealers will modify by adding a water diversion seal that will prevent water from entering the windshield wiper linkage ball joint area.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2006-07-01Exterior lighting06E049000 Certain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are…

    Remedy: Ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2006. Owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1995 Nissan 200SX — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 26 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 8 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 4 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 95V028000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 98V093000 · Visibility
  • Recall 06E049000 · Exterior lighting
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1995 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 1995 Nissan 200SX?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 51% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1995 Nissan 200SX have?
3 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.