Nissan 200sx 1988
Model 200sx made in 1988 by Nissan got 9 consumer complains, 1 investigation there are 2 recalls as well as 5 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline and seat belts. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, equipment and tires. The car had one investigation (seat belts). There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, seat belts. The car has 2 modeles with engines 2.0l, 3.0l.
Model 1988
Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
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( 2.0L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 22/28/24 | 24/35/28 | Regular | $ 626 | 3 | 870828 |
( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 23/28/25 | 25/35/29 | Regular | $ 600 | 3 | 870828 |
( 3.0L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 18/25/21 | 20/33/25 | Regular | $ 714 | 3 | 870904 |
( 3.0L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 19/26/21 | 21/33/25 | Regular | $ 714 | 3 | 870904 |
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
95I006000 | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 07/01/1984 to 07/01/1989 | I | 686649 | 03/18/1996 | ODI | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 11/01/1995 | 11/29/1995 | |||||||
Defect Summary | This is not a safety recall campaign in accordance with federal regulation 573. however, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. the campaign will replace the fuel injectors and related hoses of affected vehicles which could leak. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Fuel leaks in the engine could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Nissan dealers will replace the fuel injectors and related hoses on the affected vehicles. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Note: nissan has decided to conduct a safety improvement campaign to replace the fuel injectors and related hoses without charge. owners can contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. | |||||||||||||||
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
95V103002 | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 08/01/1986 to 07/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 2730462 | 09/29/1995 | ODI | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 05/24/1995 | 05/24/1995 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. these red plastic release buttons are marked press. if a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Owners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front safety belt buckles and carefully inspect the red release button for any breaks or cracks. they should ensure that both buckles are operating properly by inserting each latch plate into its buckle, tugging on the belt to make sure the latch is securely locked, and then pressing the release button. the latch plate should pop out of the buckle when the button is pressed. if either release button shows a sign of breaking or cracking or if either buckle fails to operate properly, owners should promptly contact their authorized dealer to schedule an appointment to have the buckle replaced or repaired free of charge. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: interior; seat belts; belt buckles.vehicle description: passenger, multi-purpose vehicles and light duty trucks equipped with safety belts made by takata corporation.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.also contact the nationalhighway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
NTB-09-030 | 04/06/2009 | 10030165 | Nissan: the 12 volt battery is an important part of the vehicle electrical system and is required to stay connected when the engine is running. to prevent damage to vehicle electronic components follow the instructions/cautions. no mod | 08/12/2009 | |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
NTB-09-030 | 04/06/2009 | 10030165 | Nissan: the 12 volt battery is an important part of the vehicle electrical system and is required to stay connected when the engine is running. to prevent damage to vehicle electronic components follow the instructions/cautions. no mod | 08/12/2009 | |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | |||||
NTB-09-030 | 04/06/2009 | 10030165 | Nissan: the 12 volt battery is an important part of the vehicle electrical system and is required to stay connected when the engine is running. to prevent damage to vehicle electronic components follow the instructions/cautions. no mod | 08/12/2009 | |
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | |||||
NTB-09-129 | 11/17/2009 | 10032506 | Nissan: vent control valve replacement. when replacing the evap canister vent control valve for reason: use the one listed on page 2; for vent control valve replacement procedure, refer to the appropriate section of the electronic service | 04/07/2010 | |
TIRES - PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | |||||
NTB-09-101 | 09/29/2009 | 10031305 | Nissan: tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) warning light on/flashing. no models or model years listed. *pe | 01/04/2010 |
Investigations
NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||
EA95007 | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 03/10/1995 | 08/02/1995 | TAKATA SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE | 95V103002 | |
There is no summary currently available |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
08/18/1995 | |||
Small engine fire occured on the side were the distributor is located. please describe. tt | |||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
12/01/2001 | 1 | ||
Consumer stated there is a fuel smell coming inside of the vehicle through the vents, dealership is aware of problem.*ak *yh | |||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
08/12/2003 | 100000 | 3 | |
Fuel leaked onto the engine that could hav e caused a possible fire hazard. consumer had the vehicle checked, and was informed that fuel injecters were defective.*ak | |||
02/24/2001 | |||
Recall 95i00600; consumer found out about a recall. called nissan dealer, and was told that his vehicle was affected. consumer wanted to get this done as soon as possible, but dealer said could not do it until 3 days later. before dealer would perform recall vehicle was parked in garage and caught on fire. totalled vehicle, and destroyed garage. nissan will not take responsibility for this loss.*ak | |||
07/03/1995 | 1 | ||
Engine fire due to leak in the fuel injection system. | |||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS | |||
02/24/2001 | 1 | ||
The vehicle was taken to the dealer because a fuel odor was present which was coming from the fuel injectors, the consumer made an appointment to have vehicle repaired but prior to repair the vehicle caught fire while parked, the consumer was never notified of the voluntary service campaign concerning the fuel injectors and hoses. nlm | |||
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
05/17/1995 | 1 | ||
Seat belt failure, belt buckle broken, cannot latch seat belts, dealer is charging for repair. tt | |||
SEATS | |||
06/09/2001 | 1 | 06/26/2001 | |
Vehicle was parked, consumer sat in driver seat, seat bottom detached from bottom of vehicle and consumer was thrown backward. consumer stated left front anchor broke, vehicle at dealer at this time. consumer not injured. *slc |