1987 Nissan 200SX
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1987 Nissan 200SX. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Fuel leaks in the engine could result in a fire.
Remedy
Nissan dealers will replace the fuel injectors and related hoses on the affected vehicles.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
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.
Owner complaints
13 complaints3 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Fuel line that runs from the fuel injectors to the fuel rail are leaking causing the car to die. But the fuel IS leaking onto a hot motor which could catch fire. This car has this same recall for other vins. Of the same year. But my car does not fall into that category of vin #s. *nm
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
Gas fumes leaked throughout the vehicle. Gas smell became overwhelming when vehicle was driven for awhile. Dealer indicated that fuel was leaking from the fuel injectors. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
Fuel injectors leak. nissans "voluntary recall campaign" does not include the ca20e engine which IS installed in my vehicle. the fuel pump wiring IS exposed to the elements and shorted out on my vehicle. *nlm
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Injectors
A private mechanic examined vehicle for a fuel leak and determined that leak originated from fuel injectors. manufacturer informed consumer that vehicle was covered under recall campaign 95i006000. however, dealership stated that this recall only applied to 6 cylinder engine. repairs…
A private mechanic examined vehicle for a fuel leak and determined that leak originated from fuel injectors. manufacturer informed consumer that vehicle was covered under recall campaign 95i006000. however, dealership stated that this recall only applied to 6 cylinder engine. repairs will be done at consumer's expense since this vehicle ha a 4 cylinder engine. please provide any additional information / attachments.*ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
When I bought my car it only had 40000 miles on it so all the injectors are original. All of the injectors are leaking gas all over my engine. we contacted nissan because the fuel injectors are listed as recalled on your website but it IS only for the 6 cylinder model. I believe it IS also…
When I bought my car it only had 40000 miles on it so all the injectors are original. All of the injectors are leaking gas all over my engine. we contacted nissan because the fuel injectors are listed as recalled on your website but it IS only for the 6 cylinder model. I believe it IS also affecting my 4 cylinder as well because they should not be doing this. I have not done anything to affect the performance of the fuel injectors. it seems like a strange coincidence that my fuel injectors are exhibiting the same problems as the 6 cylinder injectors.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
Consumer noticed a leakage coming from the fuel injection system that has a hole, and fuel IS leaking on the top of the engine. it can start a fire while consumer IS driving. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Injectors
Would smell gas when getting into vehicle. Sometimes occurs when driving. Took vehicle to dealership after taking to independent mechanic. Was told fuel injectors needed replacing. Manufacturer said vehicle was not recalled & will not catch fire. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Vehicle fire.
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Received recall notice on seat belts, took vehicle to dealer and they tested the seat belts and said there was no problem. called manufacturer and they indicated that the seat belts should have been replaced and there should not have been a test done on the seat belts. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Injectors
The fuel injecters are leaking gas and the fumes are making the driver sick and posing a fire hazard. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Injectors
Consumer was driving the vehicle and due to the fuel injector leaking, the vehicle caught on fire in the engine. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
While stopped at a signal light vehicle went into reverse. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Engine made noise, burst into flames.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Takata seat belt buckle failure
There is no summary currently available
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.
Every Nissan 200SX model year
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