2001 Nissan 200SX

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2001 Nissan 200SX
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:10:08.371Z

Only 2 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 2 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, 2001 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 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
2001: 2 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 2 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

WHEELS

1 of 2 total reports mentions: wheels.

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I COMPLAINED SIX MONTHS AGO ABOUT A THUMPING NOISE AND WOPPLE IN MY FRONT END. I WAS ADVISED TO WAIT FOR THE 30,000 MILE CHECK TO GET ALLIGNMENT ADJUSTED. AFTER THE SERVICE A MONTH AGO, I STILL HAD THE SAME PROBLEM.

NHTSA ODI report, 20040422

VISIBILITY

1 of 2 total reports mentions: visibility.

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THIS CAR WAS RULED A LEMON. MBUSA ADMITTED THERE IS A COMPUTER MALFUNCTION THEY DO NOT KNOW HOW TO FIX THAT PREVENTS THE PASSENGER MIRROR FROM RETURNING TO IT'S MEMORIZED POSTITION AFTER IT TILTS DOWN WHEN THE CAR IS IN REVERSE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20020325

SEATS

1 of 2 total reports mentions: seats.

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THIS CAR WAS RULED A LEMON. MBUSA ADMITTED THERE IS A COMPUTER MALFUNCTION THEY DO NOT KNOW HOW TO FIX THAT PREVENTS THE PASSENGER MIRROR FROM RETURNING TO IT'S MEMORIZED POSTITION AFTER IT TILTS DOWN WHEN THE CAR IS IN REVERSE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20020325

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

1 of 2 total reports mentions: latches/locks/linkages.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 of 2 total reports mentions: electrical system.

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THIS CAR WAS RULED A LEMON. MBUSA ADMITTED THERE IS A COMPUTER MALFUNCTION THEY DO NOT KNOW HOW TO FIX THAT PREVENTS THE PASSENGER MIRROR FROM RETURNING TO IT'S MEMORIZED POSTITION AFTER IT TILTS DOWN WHEN THE CAR IS IN REVERSE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20020325

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2001 Nissan 200SX — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for wheels issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seats issues (1 reports on file for this year).

FAQ

Is the 2001 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 2001 Nissan 200SX?

The most-reported component is wheels, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2001 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.