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Nissan 200SXModel year report

1995 Nissan 200SX Problems

Complaints
51filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
100,100miles, 3 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1995 Nissan 200SX (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

What owners report

Owners of this 1995 200SX most often describe airbag problems: warning lights that stay on or return, airbags that deploy without a clear crash, and airbags that do not deploy in some crashes. According to some complaints, repair costs were high and the dealer or manufacturer declined to help or take responsibility. Where mileage is given, the figures range from about 48,000 to 108,000 miles.

  1. Air bags

    Airbag warning light stays on or keeps returning

    • 6 complaints (12%)
    • median 48,000 mi at 10.0 yrs old (1 states mileage, few)
    • 1 mention a crash, fire or injury
    • filed 1999–2019

    Owners describe the airbag warning light coming on for no apparent reason, sometimes after an electrical service visit, and in some cases it returned after a repair. According to complaints, the dealer pointed to a faulty computer chip and quoted high costs. Some complaints say the manufacturer reported a part was discontinued, and that a vehicle with the light on was rejected at inspection. Mileage is not recorded for these complaints, but some note the light appeared about 4,000 miles after the warranty expired.

    What to check: Check that the airbag warning light turns on briefly at startup and then goes off, and ask whether any airbag system codes were read or repaired. Ask for invoices for any past airbag light work, since complaints describe high repair costs.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “I got off work and got in my car. When I started it the airbag light came on and started blinking. I let it slide for a long time after contacting Nissan because of how expensive the part was. Now im trying to sell the car and I had to fix it. Cost 623 dollars altogether. Started looking into and found out there has been a lot of airbag problems with the 200SX, some even with injuries. I think Nissan atleast owes us an explanation of why this is happening, maybe even a recall to be made.”

    NHTSA complaint #755282, filed 2001-12

    “Air bag warning light came on for no apparent reason, 4000 miles after the warrantee expired. Dealer says that it could cost up to $1,000 to turn it off/repair system. If the government is going to require this questionable equipment on a vehicle, they should also assure that it functions properly and continues to function at no additional cost to the consumer! Nissan air bags are junk!”

    NHTSA complaint #714442, filed 1999-11
  2. Air bags

    Airbags deploy with no clear crash

    • 12 complaints (24%)
    • typically at 2.8 yrs old
    • 8 mention a crash, fire or injury
    • filed 1995–2000

    Owners describe airbags deploying at low speed or while backing up, sometimes with no clear impact. Some complaints mention a curb strike at very low speed, and others describe deployment a few seconds after the car was accelerated in a parking lot. According to complaints, the cause was unknown, and the dealer was contacted in some cases. Mileage is not recorded in these complaints; the events mostly happen at low speed, while backing out, or in turns.

    1 related service bulletin

    What to check: Ask whether any airbag or SRS-related service was done, since a service bulletin covers unintended SRS activation after improper service. Have a shop read the airbag system fault history before buying.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “Consumer pulled into a parking lot and made a right, shifted from 1st to second gear, and pressed on gas. 3 seconds later, airbags deployed. Consumer stated that there was no object in the road, and didn't hit anything for airbags to deploy.”

    NHTSA complaint #874846, filed 2000-11

    “The airbags deployed at 3 - 5 miles per hour, when the car hit the curb -- about 8 inches high. The body shop indicated that they had other instances like this with this Nissan model.”

    NHTSA complaint #733868, filed 2000-10
  3. Air bags

    Airbags did not deploy in some crashes

    • 9 complaints (18%)
    • median 48,000 mi at 10.0 yrs old (1 states mileage, few)
    • 9 mention a crash, fire or injury
    • filed 1996–2004

    Owners describe crashes in which the airbags did not deploy, including a side impact after a tractor-trailer cut the car off, a rollover after sliding in rain, and a frontal crash into the back of a van after hydroplaning. According to complaints, the manufacturer said the car had to be hit head-on for the airbags to deploy. Mileage is not recorded in these complaints; some crashes happen on highways or wet roads, and some involve a spin or rollover.

    What to check: Ask whether any prior collision repairs included an airbag system check, and confirm the warning light turns off after startup.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “Vehicle hydroplaned and crashed inot the back of a van and there was no deployment of the driver or passenger side air bag. Everything in the front of the vehicle was damage except the bumper.”

    NHTSA complaint #840970, filed 1999-06

    “Vehicle ran off the side of the road and rolled over, and neither driver's or passenger's side airbags deployed. Nissan says the vehicle had to be hit head-on in order for airbags to deploy.”

    NHTSA complaint #833019, filed 1999-01

Buying note. Someone considering a 1995 200SX should have the airbag warning light and fault codes checked, and ask about any prior collision repairs and airbag service. Because the complaints describe both unexpected deployment and non-deployment, a pre-purchase inspection of the airbag system is a practical step.

Summary written with AI from a sample of 29 NHTSA complaints for this model year (picked at random, with complaints that state a mileage and recent ones taken first), then checked automatically against the source records. Where a problem shows a complaint count, every complaint for this model year was matched with fixed keyword rules (written with AI and tested against the sample), and the mileage, age and repair figures are calculated from those complaints; owners' figures are as stated, not verified. Other counts refer to the sample. The excerpts come from NHTSA's public complaint records and are unverified; capitalisation is normalised, NHTSA staff notes are removed, and shortened text ends with “…”. Something wrong? Request a correction.

NHTSA recorded 51 consumer complaints for the 1995 Nissan 200SX. 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 33% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 100,100 miles. Of all complaints, 18 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 14 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 22 technical service bulletins for this model year.

Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

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.

Also reported: Interior lighting (1), Latches, locks and linkages (1), Steering (1), Suspension (1), Tires (1), Vehicle speed control (1).

Example complaints

Air bags: “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 received a recall notice or any other warning about this. The airbags also broke my steering wheel and my windshield. Otherwise the car suffered relatively minimal damage.”

NHTSA complaint #10090646, filed 2004-09, 48,000 miles

Brakes: “Consumer has been experiencing problems with anti-lock brake system. While driving during inclement weather, applied brakes and brakes locked up, causing vehicle to skid across the road. The 5-speed vehicle shut off, but continued performing normally when the vehicle was restarted.”

NHTSA complaint #830169, filed 1998-11

Electrical system: “The blinkers and the dash panel lights had an electrical problem that caused the panel to be black while driving at night. This took the drivers attention off the road, causing the driver to crash. The dealer has not been contacted.”

NHTSA complaint #859656, filed 2000-04

Body and structure: “The electric door locks failed, replaced switch; also, problems with signal light even after it wa sreplaced. The light beams will sometimes come on when the right signal is turned on.”

NHTSA complaint #808262, filed 1997-02

Mileage when problems were reported

33% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 48,000 and 169,500 miles.

0%0–100%10–2533%25–500%50–750%75–10033%100–15033%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (3 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 100,100 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 1995 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. 22 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 22 bulletins →

Other model years of the Nissan 200SX

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
199818120,1981———Stable
199716142,6531———Stable
199637104,2501——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199551100,1002——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19888100,0001—22—Not enough data
198713151,1511—21—Not enough data
198611—0—21—Not enough data
19856—0—21—Not enough data

All Nissan 200SX model years

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1995 Nissan 200SX?

Owners of this 1995 200SX most often describe airbag problems: warning lights that stay on or return, airbags that deploy without a clear crash, and airbags that do not deploy in some crashes. The issues reported most often: Airbag warning light stays on or keeps returning; Airbags deploy with no clear crash; Airbags did not deploy in some crashes.

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1995 Nissan 200SX have?

NHTSA recorded 51 consumer complaints for the 1995 Nissan 200SX as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1995 Nissan 200SX is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 26 complaints (51% of the total), followed by brakes with 7.

Has the 1995 Nissan 200SX been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 1995 Nissan 200SX reported?

Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 100,100 miles and the middle half falls between 48,000 and 169,500 miles; 33% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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.