1992 Nissan NX Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1992 Nissan NX has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 36,000 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SEAT BELTS 97V071000 1997-04-22 36,000 affected
Defect

THE RELEASE BUTTON USED IN THE REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLES WERE NOT MADE ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS. IN HOT WEATHER, THE PLASTIC WELDS SECURING THE RELEASE BUTTON TO THE SPRING CAN FAIL RESULTING IN PARTIAL ENGAGEMENT OF THE SEAT BELT TONGUE IN THE BUCKLE OR NOT BEING ABLE TO LATCH THE SEAT BELT.

Consequence

IF A PARTIAL ENGAGEMENT OCCURS, THIS CAN CAUSE THE SEAT BELT TONGUE TO COME OUT OF THE BUCKLE IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH OR HARD BRAKING OF THE VEHICLE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLES WITH NEW SEAT BELT BUCKLES.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
1
1fires
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
1
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
1
SEAT BELTS
1
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
1
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
1
STRUCTURE:BODY
1
Total complaints8

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“I am writing you with a concern regarding a serious problem with my 1992 nissan nx which I bought new in 1991. Last friday I was riding on the belt parkway in brooklyn when another driver drove up alongside me to tell me that my spare tire had just fallen out of my trunk. I was completely startled…”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2008-01-18

“While the vehicle is operating with the buckle on the seat belts on. The passenger's /driver's side will become unattached . Dealership cannot solve or find problem. *ak”

SEAT BELTS · reported 1997-06-25

“The fuel came loose and caused a fire. Please describe . *ak”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM · reported 1995-03-02

“Manual transmission slips out of fifth gear at highway speeds. Tt”

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION · reported 1995-01-12

“Replaced trasaxle. *ak”

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY · reported 1995-01-12

“Driver's/passenger's seatbelts failed. During hard braking and when adjusting in the seat, the seatbelt will pop off.”

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE · reported 1994-01-01

“The seat belts in the front of the vehicle do not always latch completely. In dec of 91, the latch on the driver's side was replaced. Problem has reoccurred. *ak”

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY · reported 1991-11-11

“Electrical system failed.”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1992 Nissan NX as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.