1988 Nissan 200SX
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1988 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
8 complaints4 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
Fuel leaked onto the engine that could hav e caused a possible fire hazard. consumer had the vehicle checked, and was informed that fuel injecters were defective.*ak
- Fuel system, gasoline
Consumer stated there IS a fuel smell coming inside of the vehicle through the vents, dealership IS aware of problem.*ak *yh
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Injectors
The vehicle was taken to the dealer because a fuel odor was present which was coming from the fuel injectors, the consumer made an appointment to have vehicle repaired but prior to repair the vehicle caught fire while parked, the consumer was never notified of the voluntary service campaign concerning the fuel injectors and hoses. nlm
- Seats
Vehicle was parked, consumer sat in driver seat, seat bottom detached from bottom of vehicle and consumer was thrown backward. Consumer stated left front anchor broke, vehicle at dealer at this time. Consumer not injured. *slc
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
Recall 95i00600; consumer found out about a recall. Called nissan dealer, and was told that his vehicle was affected. Consumer wanted to get this done as soon as possible, but dealer said could not do it until 3 days later. Before dealer would perform recall vehicle was parked in garage and caught on fire. Totalled vehicle, and destroyed garage. Nissan will not take responsibility for this loss.*ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
Engine fire due to leak in the fuel injection system.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Small engine fire occured on the side were the distributor IS located. Please describe. tt
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Seat belt failure, belt buckle broken, cannot latch seat belts, dealer IS charging for repair. tt
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.
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