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1995 Nissan 200SX problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

One of the years to avoid

With 65 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 13.0 times the median 200SX year — the 1995 model ranks #1 of 17 200SX years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list. Complainants reported 17 injuries in total across these filings.

The trouble concentrates in one system: airbags issues account for 45% of all reports (29 of 65), far ahead of brakes at 9.

65

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

23

Crash-involved

1

Fires reported

17

Injuries

0

Deaths

NCAP overall

How does 1995 compare to other 200SX years?

See all 200SX years to avoid →

What are the most common 1995 Nissan 200SX problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Airbags2945%
Brakes914%
Body & Structure46%
Electrical System46%
Visibility & Wipers35%
Engine35%
Other35%
Lighting23%
Fuel System23%
Speed Control12%
Steering12%
Latches & Locks12%
Suspension12%
Tires & Wheels12%
Climate Control (A/C & Heat)12%

Does the 1995 Nissan 200SX have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

06E049000LightingMay 24, 2006 · 27,176 units

Defect

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 NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequence

WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

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.

98V093000Visibility & WipersMay 5, 1998 · 512,387 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

95V028000BrakesMarch 1, 1995 · 950 units

Defect

THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) HYDRAULIC ACTUATOR WAS NOT PROPERLY PURGED OF ALL AIR DURING THE FILL AND EVACUATION PROCESS CAUSING AIR BUBBLES TO GET INTO THE BRAKE SYSTEM.

Consequence

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL AND STOPPING DISTANCES.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL BLEED THE ABS HYDRAULIC ACTUATOR TO REMOVE ANY AIR BUBBLES IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

I HAD A MINOR FENDER BENDER ABOUT 5 DAYS AGO AND MY AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, CAUSING SERIOUS BURNS TO MY HANDS AND WRISTS AND MINOR FACIAL BURNS. I WOULD HAVE BEEN UNHURT HAD THE AIRBAGS NOT DEPLOYED. I REAR-ENDED ANOTHER CAR DUE TO SUN GLARE. I HAD NO IDEA AIRBAGS CAUSED SUCH INJURY AND I HAVE NEVER…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · September 3, 2004 · crash

OWNER STATES THAT ABS BRAKES ARE NOISY WHEN DRIVING AND THAT THE RIGHT PASSENGER'S SIDE BRAKE DISC ARE WORN OUT, ALSO THEIR ARE LEAKS COMING FROM MASTER CYLINDER. *AK CONSUMER STATES ONLY REQUESTED THAT REAR BRAKES BE ADJUSTED, HOWEVER FRONT PADS, AND FRONT CALIPER WERE REPLACED AND ROTORS WERE…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · October 14, 1996

THE BLINKERS AND THE DASH PANEL LIGHTS HAD AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM THAT CAUSED THE PANEL TO BE BLACK WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. THIS TOOK THE DRIVERS ATTENTION OFF THE ROAD, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO CRASH. THE DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · crash

THE K-FRAME OR A-FRAME OR ENGINE SUSPENSION CORRODES DUE TO DEFECTIVE STEEL AND HAS POTENTIAL PROBLEM OF LOOSING CONTROL OF VHECLE WHILE DRIVING. CORROSION WAS SEEN EARLY NISSAN DEALERS NEVER MENSIONED THE PROBLEM UNTIL WARRANTY RAN OUT. NOW THE DEALER INDICATES THATE PROBLEM AS SAFETY HAZARD.…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON EVERY SIX MONTHS. CONSUMER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER EVERY TIME. DEALER COULD NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · October 1, 1998

1995 Nissan 200SX — common questions

Is the 1995 Nissan 200SX reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 65 complaints put the 1995 model at #1 of 17 200SX years. It is one of the 200SX years to avoid.

What are the most common 1995 200SX problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are airbags (29 complaints), brakes (9 complaints), electrical system (4 complaints).

Does the 1995 Nissan 200SX have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 1995 Nissan 200SX. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Nissan 200SX years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the 200SX years to avoid are 1995, 1996. The cleanest record among 200SX years belongs to 1999.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.