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Nissan 200SX years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 125 complaints about the Nissan 200SX since 1991, and 2 recalls have been issued. The 1995 model year has 51 complaints, more than any other year, led by airbags and brakes problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
125
Recalls
2
Worst year
1995
Model years
1991-2001

Nissan 200SX years to avoid

No model year of the Nissan 200SX stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Nissan 200SX years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Nissan 200SX complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

199119951996199719982001

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Nissan 200SX problems

All model years combined.

  • Airbags
    45
  • Visibility
    19
  • Electrical
    13
  • Brakes
    13
  • Engine
    9
  • Transmission
    8
  • Tires
    5
  • Suspension
    5
  • Lights
    4
  • Body
    4
  • Acceleration
    3
  • Wheels
    2

Nissan 200SX problems year by year

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2001-2Electrical00
1998-18Electrical11
1997-16Airbags142,65311
1996-37Airbags105,50013
1995-51Airbags218
1991-1Seat belts00

Recalls 2

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Questions about the Nissan 200SX

What years of the Nissan 200SX should you avoid?

No single model year of the Nissan 200SX has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Nissan 200SX?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Nissan 200SX?

Airbags, with 45 complaints across all years, followed by visibility (19) and electrical (13).

How many recalls does the Nissan 200SX have?

2 recalls between 1991 and 2001. The 1995 model year has the most, with 2.

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