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. The dealer and the manufacturer were made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 150,000.
The worst 1997 Nissan 200SX problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags5
- Visibility4
- Electrical3
- Acceleration1
- Brakes1
Problems by type
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- Airbags5
- Visibility4
- Electrical3
- Acceleration1
- Brakes1
- Engine1
- Lights1
- Transmission1
Recalls 1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- This can result in gradual wear over a period of time inside the joint that could lead to the separation of the wiper linkage assembly from the wiper motor linkage at the ball joint. A loss of windshield wiper function can result in this separation occurs.
- 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.
Recall number 98V093000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1997 Nissan 200SX 42
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Diagnosis of vehicle pull (DRIFT) and/or steering wheel off-center
- 12 volt battery testing for in-service vehicles service information
- Silicone-based lubricant or grease CAN damage electrical components service information
- Vehicle key not detected / authenticated, engine will not start
- Intelligent key replacement or swapping between vehicles
- Windshield cracking
- Removing foreign material from the window glass
- Wheel bearing collision damage
- Strut and shock absorber replacement guidelines
- Sentra/200SX a/c high pressure hose service campaign
What 1997 Nissan 200SX owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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. I cannot find one reason why the air bags would deploy. It has been 48 hours and I am still sore including my neck and bruising on my neck and chest.
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 nissan 200sx. While driving in the middle of a rain storm, her windshield wipers stopped functioning. The vehicle towed since she had no visibility. The auto repair shop stated that the wiper linkage separated. The vehicle was repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were notified in reference to recall 98v093000; however, they confirmed that her VIN was not related to the recall. There were no prior warnings. The current mileage was 156,036 and the failure mileage was approximately 156,000.
Headlight lenses produced a thick fog over them. As a result, the lights were not as bright at night. *ak the headlight lenses were damaged due to the suns ultra-violet rays.
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. First nissan representative told me the repair had taken place in september of 1998 at the dealership, when I proved that to be wrong I was then told that my VIN # was not included in the recall. Nissan website clearly shows a range of VIN's and mine fell within that range, now all of a sudden I was told the range is not specific. If that is the case then I should be able to know what VIN's are included.
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. It was very scary and I could hardly see because it was raining so hard. I could have easily been in a terrible wreck. I quickly put on my blinkers and with only view of my rear view mirror moved to the right shoulder of I-75.
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. I bought the car used and never received this recall or repair notice I wasn't sure if this was covered seeing it was a used vehicle. I never received any information from nissan or the dealership so I gave up until I seen your organization on local tv. Is there any form of reimbursement I can receive?
In 03/01 the engine went at 69,000 miles, then 2 weeks after that the front driver axle went, 06/01 the front crank seal went, 02/02 the transmission and the clutch went along with the egr system code hose not being attached to the dash.
Alternator keeps overheating, causing it to drain. Alternator has been replaced once, but it has drained again. Dealer has been contacted.
Consumer made appointment to have recall 998-093 service performed and was told it would only take an hour, upon returning to pick it up consumer was told that the vehicle had not been serviced. Nlm
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Questions about the 1997 Nissan 200SX
Is the 1997 Nissan 200SX reliable?
Owners have filed 16 complaints about the 1997 Nissan 200SX, 8.0 times a typical 200SX model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 Nissan 200SX?
Airbags, with 5 complaints. Next is visibility (4).
How many recalls does the 1997 Nissan 200SX have?
1 recall, covering visibility.
What year does the Nissan 200SX have bad airbags?
The Nissan 200SX model years with the most airbags complaints are 1995 (26 complaints) and 1996 (12 complaints).
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