1998 Nissan 200SX Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 200SX years
- Fewer complaints than other years 3rd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Nissan 200SX. That ranks 3rd out of 5 200SX model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (3 complaints, 17%), typically at around 120,198 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 18owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | 17% | 120,198 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 3 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 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.
Car wont crank, replaced the starter, battery, ignition switch and no one knows how to fix the problem even the dealership wont help unless you have over $1,000. Its sitting in the driveway. The dash lights comes one but nothing else. I replaced everything. When you shut the engine off you have to…
All instrument panel gauges quit working odometer, gas. Rpm. Temp, all quit working. *tr
Recently my wiper failed due to linkage issues, upon investigation my make model and year of car had a recall for this issue. When trying to get it repaired i was told my vin number was not among those eligible for repair due to recall. I have a problem with this considering i am actually having…
While driving in inclement weather the windshield wipers would come on and go off on their own. The dealer was aware the problem. The mechanic informed the driver that the windshield wiper motor needed replacement. Please provide additional information. *jb
Nar 04/01/2003. The consumer had to have her vehicle towed twice because it would not start. When ever the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer to be service no problems were found regarding the vehicle not starting. On one occasion the dealer located a cracked belt. The stud/nut was replaced on…
Other Nissan 200SX years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 200SX | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 | 18 | 1 |
| 1997 200SX | 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 1998 Nissan 200SX?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, equipment problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Nissan 200SX?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1998 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 1998 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.