1996 Nissan 200SX Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 11%of 37 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 94,700miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1996 Nissan 200SX, 11% of the 37 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 94,700 miles.
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.
“Manual transmission clutch cable failed, unable to change gears while driving. This condition was intermittent and happened three times before dealer was able to diagnose and repair. As a result of failure, car was unable to downshift which LED to vehicular lack of control. Local Nissan dealer finally was able to diagnose the problem and replace the entire clutch cable assembly. Unkown of old part is available for inspection.”
NHTSA complaint #10127865, filed 2005-07, 97,400 miles“The contact owns a 1996 Nissan 200SX. The vehicle would not shift gears or exceed 20 MPH. The dealer stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle is currently being repaired by the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 92,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10214708, filed 2008-01, 92,000 miles“Consumer was traveling about 60mph on highway and noticed that brakes were grinding. Also, when she put vehicle in reverse vehicle would jerk and make a roaring noise. Dealership was aware of problem.”
NHTSA complaint #894631, filed 2001-08Related service bulletins
- 10177222Jun 3, 2020VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN A/T SHIFT LOCK BUTTON REPLACEMENT Service Campaign ID # P7138 is no longer active. ï· Repair orders opened after this bulletinâs published date are…
- 10176255May 14, 2020Expiration Notification â Automatic Transmission (A/T) Shift Lock Button Replacement Dealer Announcement ***** Campaign Summary***** In 1997, Nissan launched a Voluntary…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 1996 Nissan 200SX
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 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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