MYRModel Year Report

1997 Nissan 200SX

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1997 Nissan 200SX
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:45:31.700Z

Only 16 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 16 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
16

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1997

Investigations
0

None on file

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

1997: 16 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

Only 16 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Air bags

5 of 16 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.

CRASHINJURY
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Driving down road and both airbags deployed causing driver to steer into curb. Only damage to the vehicle was deep scrapes on front passenger side rim and minor scrapes on rear passenger side rim. No other body or sheet metal damage.

NHTSA ODI report, 2000-01-24

Was making a right turn into a parking lot, hit curb at approximately 10 MPH when dual airbags deployed, causing 2 broken fingers and bruises. Consumer had to have hand surgery due to injury.

NHTSA ODI report, 1998-05-26

After making a right turn, about 20 feet after turn both the driver and passenger side airbag deployed. I was struck in the face, chin, throat and chest. There was no accident, no pot holes in the road, no other car even on the road.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-10-02

Visibility

4 of 16 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing linkages.

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I had to pay $235 for a repair that was part of a recall in 1998. I was never sent recall info. Regarding my vehicle. I happened upon the Nissan website looking for other information.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-04-19

The driver's side windshield wipers in my 1997 Nissan 200SX just stopped working while in use. I was driving the car going to my mother's home from work and the wiper just stopped.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-02-26

Electrical system

3 of 16 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing alternator/generator/regulator.

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Tl* the contact owns a 1997 Nissan 200SX. While driving 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle failed to start without having the battery recharged. The vehicle was not formally diagnosed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-04-13

Electrical problem: alternator in 2000 there was a bulletin in my local newspaper of a defective alternator in a 1997 Nissan 200 sx. I replaced the alternator prior to this press release.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-09-04

Power train

2 of 16 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing axle assembly and automatic transmission.

Vehicle speed control

1 of 16 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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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

1997 Nissan 200SX — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 5 reports on file for this year.
  • Visibility: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 3 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 98V093000 · Visibility
  • Recall 06E049000 · Exterior lighting
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1997 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 1997 Nissan 200SX?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1997 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.