1987 Nissan 200SX Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 69%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 151,151miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the fuel system of the 1987 Nissan 200SX, 69% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 151,151 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10018666, filed 2003-05, 212,302 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10155770, filed 2006-04, 90,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #713872, filed 1999-10“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.”
NHTSA complaint #899199, filed 2001-11“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10057219, filed 2004-01Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 1987 Nissan 200SX
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1987 Nissan 200SX
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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