1986 Nissan 200SX
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
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- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Whole car shakes because of this engine. *Ak
- Tires
I was doing a lot of interstate driving. The first one shredded in central idaho and the second in salt lake. I was living in denver at the time and got nowhere with the dealer. Said it must have been my fault or road conditions, etc. Ya right, sound familiar. Passed me on to an 800 number. I moved…
I was doing a lot of interstate driving. The first one shredded in central idaho and the second in salt lake. I was living in denver at the time and got nowhere with the dealer. Said it must have been my fault or road conditions, etc. Ya right, sound familiar. Passed me on to an 800 number. I moved to seattle tried to follow up again but kep getting passed off between dealer and 800 number and finally gave up. I still have two of those original four tires. Only time will tell if they blow also. *Ak( dot number: tire size: p195/60r15 )
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Vehicle was not getting gas at first & had died out on highway. Took to dealership & had temporary repair done on fuel pump wiring harness. Later, there was a strong odor of gasoline inside vehicle after having fuel pump repaired. vehicle was still experiencing the same leakage problem. Took…
Vehicle was not getting gas at first & had died out on highway. Took to dealership & had temporary repair done on fuel pump wiring harness. Later, there was a strong odor of gasoline inside vehicle after having fuel pump repaired. vehicle was still experiencing the same leakage problem. Took vehicle back & was informed by mechanic vehicle could be driving from massachusetts to rhode island without any problems. Owner was not satisfied with answer. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system · Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Seat belts failed.
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Recall on seatbelt, driver side will not buckle at all, dealer does not have the part.
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
Exhaust leaked into passenger's compartment, causing constant smell of exhaust fluid. there IS a possible risk of carbon monoxide. *ak
- Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch
The hood on the vehicle has been replaced (3) times since purchasing vehicle in december of 1995. While driving the vehicle the hood becomes unlatched, hits the windshield and flies right over the roof of the vehicle. *ak
- Exterior lighting › Turn signal › Switch
Headlights and communcation system, the switch that controls the headlights/lighting systems and windshield wipers, had an electrical short, continues to fail. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Seat belt parts not replaced after recall/fraud. *Sd
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Injectors
Fuel injectors are leaking fuel onto manifold; could cause engine fire; 4 cylnder; not included in safety improvement campaign by nhtsa #951006000. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly · Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Passengers side seat belt buckle won't latch. tt
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10032506Nissan: 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 manuals (esm; when installing the new valve, do not add any lube to its o ring; for frontier (D40 series) only, install the protector listed in parts information. Includes 2005-09 frontier. Updated 12/8/10.
- 10031305Nissan: tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light on/flashing. No models or model years listed. Updated on 08-11-2011.
- 10030165Nissan: 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 model years listed.
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