MYRModel Year Report

1998 Nissan 200SX

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1998 Nissan 200SX
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:39:08.259Z

Only 18 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 18 complaints 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, 1998 highlighted. 1983: 1 complaints 1983 1984: 1 complaints 1985: 6 complaints 1985 1986: 11 complaints 1987: 13 complaints 1987 1988: 8 complaints 1989: 1 complaints 1989 1990: 0 complaints 1991: 1 complaints 1991 1995: 51 complaints 1996: 37 complaints 1996 1997: 16 complaints 1998: 18 complaints 1998 1999: 0 complaints 2001: 2 complaints 2001
1998: 18 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 18 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

4 of 18 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline and cooling system.

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NAR 04/01/2003. THE CONSUMER HAD TO HAVE HER VEHICLE TOWED TWICE BECAUSE IT WOULD NOT START. WHEN EVER THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO BE SERVICE NO PROBLEMS WERE FOUND REGARDING THE VEHICLE NOT STARTING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20041222

Also filed under WHEELS

POWER TRAIN

4 of 18 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing clutch assembly and pedal/hand lever(motorcycle).

EQUIPMENT

3 of 18 total reports mention: equipment, most commonly citing air conditioner.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

3 of 18 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing front underhood.

FIRE
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CONSUMER WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES BEFORE PARKING VEHICLE, IMMEDIATELY AFTER ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF COSUMER BEGAN TO NOTICE SMOKE, FIRST WHITE SMOKE. CONSUMER THEN STARTED ENGINE AND BACKED VEHICLE OUT OF GARAGE.

NHTSA ODI report, 19990422

CAR WONT CRANK, REPLACED THE STARTER, BATTERY, IGNITION SWITCH AND NO ONE KNOWS HOW TO FIX THE PROBLEM EVEN THE DEALERSHIP WONT HELP UNLESS YOU HAVE OVER $1,000. ITS SITTING IN THE DRIVEWAY. THE DASH LIGHTS COMES ONE BUT NOTHING ELSE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20181210

VISIBILITY

3 of 18 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing motor and windshield wiper/washer.

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WHILE DRIVING IN INCLEMENT WEATHER THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD COME ON AND GO OFF ON THEIR OWN. THE DEALER WAS AWARE THE PROBLEM. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR NEEDED REPLACEMENT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20050124

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19980814 — visibility

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.

Campaign 98V093000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20060701 — exterior lighting

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 N

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.

Campaign 06E049000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1998 Nissan 200SX — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for equipment issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 98V093000 (visibility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E049000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
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FAQ

Is the 1998 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 1998 Nissan 200SX?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1998 Nissan 200SX have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.