The 1995 Nissan 200sx has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 513,337 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 65 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
VISIBILITY98V0930001998-05-05512,387 affected
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. WATER CAN ENTER AND DISPLACE THE GREASE IN THE WIPER ARM LINKAGE BALL JOINT WHERE THE WIPER LINKAGE ATTACHES TO THE WIPER MOTOR LINKAGE.
Consequence
THIS CAN RESULT IN GRADUAL WEAR OVER A PERIOD OF TIME INSIDE THE JOINT THAT COULD LEAD TO THE SEPARATION OF THE WIPER LINKAGE ASSEMBLY FROM THE WIPER MOTOR LINKAGE AT THE BALL JOINT. A LOSS OF WINDSHIELD WIPER FUNCTION CAN RESULT IN THIS SEPARATION OCCURS.
Remedy
TO PREVENT GREASE FROM BEING WASHED OUT OF THE JOINT, THE DEALERS WILL MODIFY BY ADDING A WATER DIVERSION SEAL THAT WILL PREVENT WATER FROM ENTERING THE WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE BALL JOINT AREA.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC95V0280001995-03-01950 affected
Defect
THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) HYDRAULIC ACTUATOR WAS NOT PROPERLY PURGED OF ALL AIR DURING THE FILL AND EVACUATION PROCESS CAUSING AIR BUBBLES TO GET INTO THE BRAKE SYSTEM.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL AND STOPPING DISTANCES.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL BLEED THE ABS HYDRAULIC ACTUATOR TO REMOVE ANY AIR BUBBLES IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM.
Complaints by component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
22
17crashes1fires12injuries
AIR BAGS
6
1crashes1injuries
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
4
2crashes2injuries
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
3
1injuries
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
3
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
2
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
1
Total complaints65
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Tl* the contact owns a 1995 nissan 200sx. The contact stated that the air bag indicator remained illuminated. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the part was discontinued. The contact stated that the vehicle was rejected for an inspection.…”
“Major leak in a rubber fuel vapor hose on the nissan 200 sx gas tank. This prevented the gas pump overflow safety mechanism from functioning resulting in a 5-6 gallon gasoline spill as the car was being refueled at a gas station. The rubber hose was replaced. The old part is available. *tr”
“Windshield wipers stopped in the middle of operation on a rainy day, impairing visibility.*ak”
“3 holes and 5 breaks threw out frame had to repair. Very expensive but th e motor is ruggad. *tr”
“I had a minor fender bender about 5 days ago and my airbags deployed, causing serious burns to my hands and wrists and minor facial burns. I would have been unhurt had the airbags not deployed. I rear-ended another car due to sun glare. I had no idea airbags caused such injury and I have never…”
“When vehicle got warm it ran roughly. Consumer took vehicle to several different mechanics, and was told that there was nothing wrong with vehicle. Consumer felt vehicle was in an accident before she purchased it. Also, consumer purchased a lot of parts for this vehicle, but nothing helped. *ak”
“I tried to purchase two front tires at costco, but was told by the general manager 'chris moore' that their policy is only to mount one or two tires when purchased on the rear. They refused to mount the tires on the front and insisted that they mount my two rear tires by different manufacturers on…”
“High priced repairs-I've only had the car for 2 yrs and I believe I'm the second owner. I bought it used. Its a 1995 nissan 200 sx se-r with 108k miles and I've had more problems with it than I bargained for. Every month it's something new with the car. I'm running out of patience and money…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1995 Nissan 200sx as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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