CarRecallWatchThe 1988 Nissan 200SX has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, including 4 fires.
The most-reported problem area is Fuel System, Gasoline (5 reports).
1Recalls
8Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1988 Nissan 200SX recalls
Most common 1988 Nissan 200SX problems
Problem areas named in the 8 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Seats | 1 |
What owners report
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
CONSUMER STATED THERE IS A FUEL SMELL COMING INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE VENTS, DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK *YH
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
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
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
1988 Nissan 200SX questions
Does the 1988 Nissan 200SX have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1988 Nissan 200SX: Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1988 Nissan 200SX?
Based on 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel System, Gasoline (5), Seat Belts (1), Engine And Engine Cooling (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1988 Nissan 200SX has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
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