2001 Nissan 200SX Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 22, 2004 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other 200SX years
Not enough data 5th of 5 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Nissan 200SX. That ranks 5th out of 5 200SX model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Nissan 200SX
日産 ルキノ・ハッチ BB. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: DY5W-sport, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2001 Nissan 200SX problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System1
Latches/locks/linkages1
Seats1
Visibility1
Wheels1 · ~35,890 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System150%———
Latches/locks/linkages150%———
Seats150%———
Visibility150%———
Wheels150%35,890——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2002, with 1 complaints
2002: 1200212004: 120041

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2001 Nissan 200SX recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Nissan 200SX.

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.

I complained six months ago about a thumping noise and wopple in my front end. I was advised to wait for the 30,000 mile check to get allignment adjusted. After the service a month ago, i still had the same problem. Took it back twice and was told everything checked out fine. The second time i said…

Wheels · received Jan 15, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10071214

This car was ruled a lemon. Mbusa admitted there is a computer malfunction they do not know how to fix that prevents the passenger mirror from returning to it's memorized postition after it tilts down when the car is in reverse. The remote key (i had it replaced twice) randomly fails to lock and…

Electrical System · received Mar 22, 2002 · NHTSA complaint 759692

Other Nissan 200SX years

← 1998 200SX

YearComplaintsRecalls
200120
1998 200SX181
1997 200SX161
1996 200SX371
1995 200SX512

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Nissan 200SX?

Owners most often report electrical system, latches/locks/linkages, seats problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2001 Nissan 200SX?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2001 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 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.