1997 Nissan 200SX Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 200SX years
- Fewer complaints than other years 4th of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Nissan 200SX. That ranks 4th out of 5 200SX model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (5 complaints, 31%), typically at around 142,653 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 16owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Nissan 200SX problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 5 | 31% | 142,653 | — | — |
| Visibility | 4 | 25% | 117,501 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 19% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 6% | 135,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Nissan 200SX recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:linkages
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Water can enter and displace the grease in the wiper arm linkage ball joint where the wiper linkage attaches to the wiper motor linkage.
Risk: This can result in gradual wear over a period of time inside the joint that could lead to the separation of the wiper linkage assembly from the wiper motor linkage at the ball joint. A loss of windshield wiper function can result in this separation occurs.
Fix: To prevent grease from being washed out of the joint, the dealers will modify by adding a water diversion seal that will prevent water from entering the windshield wiper linkage ball joint area.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 nissan 200sx. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle failed to start without having the battery recharged. The vehicle was not formally diagnosed. The dealer and the manufacturer were made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not…
After making a right turn, about 20 feet after turn both the driver and passenger side airbag deployed. I was struck in the face, chin, throat and chest. There was no accident, no pot holes in the road, no other car even on the road. I cannot find one reason why the air bags would deploy. It has…
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 nissan 200sx. While driving in the middle of a rain storm, her windshield wipers stopped functioning. The vehicle towed since she had no visibility. The auto repair shop stated that the wiper linkage separated. The vehicle was repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were…
Headlight lenses produced a thick fog over them. As a result, the lights were not as bright at night. *ak the headlight lenses were damaged due to the suns ultra-violet rays. *sc
I had to pay $235 for a repair that was part of a recall in 1998. I was never sent recall info. Regarding my vehicle. I happened upon the nissan website looking for other information. First nissan representative told me the repair had taken place in september of 1998 at the dealership, when i…
Other Nissan 200SX years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 200SX | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 200SX | 18 | 1 |
| 1997 | 16 | 1 |
| 1996 200SX | 37 | 1 |
| 1995 200SX | 51 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Nissan 200SX?
Owners most often report air bags, visibility, electrical system problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Nissan 200SX?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1997 Nissan 200SX a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 200SX model years, the 1997 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.