1988 Nissan 200SX Problems
- Complaints
- 8filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 22 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl RWD · 19 city / 26 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1988 Nissan 200SX (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 1988 Nissan 200SX. The part named most often is fuel system, with 5 complaints (63% of the total), followed by engine cooling (1) and seat belts (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 100,000 miles. Of all complaints, 4 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 3 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Fuel system5 63%
- Engine cooling1 13%
- Seat belts1 13%
- Seats1 13%
Example complaints
Fuel system: “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”
NHTSA complaint #562304, filed 2001-07Seats: “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.”
NHTSA complaint #890105, filed 2001-06Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 100,000 and 100,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1988 Nissan 200SX version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200SX RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 19 | 26 | 22 | $3,050 |
| 200SX RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 20 | 26 | 22 | $3,050 |
| 200SX RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 16 | 23 | 19 | $3,550 |
| 200SX RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 5-speed manual | 17 | 24 | 19 | $3,550 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 95V103002May 24, 1995Seat belts › Front › Buckle assemblyCovers: Nissan 200SX 1987–1988, Sentra 1987–1991, Pathfinder 1988–1991 +6 more
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.
Recall details for the 1988 Nissan 200SX → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 3 on record; the latest 3 are shown.
- 10031305Sep 30, 2010Tires. Nissan: tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) warning light on/flashing. No models or model years listed. *pe updated on 08-11-2011.
- 10032506Sep 13, 2010Equipment. Nissan: vent control valve replacement. When replacing the evap canister vent control valve for reason: use the one listed on page 2; for vent control valve replacement procedure, refer to the…
- 10030165Apr 6, 2009Electrical system. Nissan: the 12 volt battery is an important part of the vehicle electrical system and is required to stay connected when the engine is running. To prevent damage to vehicle electronic components…
Other model years of the Nissan 200SX
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 18 | 120,198 | 1 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1997 | 16 | 142,653 | 1 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1996 | 37 | 104,250 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 51 | 100,100 | 2 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1988 | 8 | 100,000 | 1 | — | 22 | — | Not enough data |
| 1987 | 13 | 151,151 | 1 | — | 21 | — | Not enough data |
| 1986 | 11 | — | 0 | — | 21 | — | Not enough data |
| 1985 | 6 | — | 0 | — | 21 | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1988 Nissan 200SX have?
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 1988 Nissan 200SX as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1988 Nissan 200SX is reported most often?
Fuel system is named most often, in 5 complaints (63% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 1.
Has the 1988 Nissan 200SX been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1988 Nissan 200SX get?
The EPA rates the 1988 Nissan 200SX (200SX, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 22 mpg combined, 19 city and 26 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,050 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1988 Nissan 200SX reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 100,000 miles and the middle half falls between 100,000 and 100,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.