1987 NISSAN 200SX — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
14
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1987 NISSAN 200SX
The 1987 NISSAN 200SX has received a total of 14 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors (4 complaints), Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System (3 complaints), and Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1987 NISSAN 200SX
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1987 NISSAN 200SX, potentially affecting up to 3,417,111 vehicles.
Recall 95I006000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
| 686,649 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 95V103002 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
| 2,730,462 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1987 NISSAN 200SX
14 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1987 NISSAN 200SX. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinedelivery | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontretractor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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
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 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
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
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.
View all Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors complaints →
Safety Rating for the 1987 NISSAN 200SX
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1987 NISSAN 200SX in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1987 NISSAN 200SX
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1987 NISSAN 200SX
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the NISSAN 200SX
- 1983 NISSAN 200SX — 1 complaint
- 1984 NISSAN 200SX — 1 complaint
- 1985 NISSAN 200SX — 8 complaints
- 1986 NISSAN 200SX — 14 complaints
- 1987 NISSAN 200SX (current)
- 1988 NISSAN 200SX — 8 complaints
- 1989 NISSAN 200SX — 2 complaints
- 1991 NISSAN 200SX — 1 complaint
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