Recalls (1)
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1996 Nissan 200SX. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗NISSAN/WINDSHIELD WIPER
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
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Owner complaints (37)
37 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The air bags is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 37 |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 12 | 32.4% |
| Visibility | 9 | 24.3% |
| Power train | 4 | 10.8% |
| Tires | 3 | 8.1% |
| Electrical system | 2 | 5.4% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 5.4% |
| Parking brake | 2 | 5.4% |
| Suspension | 2 | 5.4% |
| Unknown or other | 2 | 5.4% |
| Equipment | 1 | 2.7% |
How 1996 compares with other 200SX years
Best and worst 200SX years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 11 | 0 |
| 1987 | 13 | 1 |
| 1988 | 8 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 51 | 2 |
| 1996 | 37 | 1 |
| 1997 | 16 | 1 |
| 1998 | 18 | 1 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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1996 Nissan 200SX FAQ
How many recalls does the 1996 Nissan 200SX have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign: 98V093000 (visibility). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 1996 Nissan 200SX problems?
Owners filed 37 complaints with NHTSA. Air bags (12), Visibility (9), Power train (4) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 1996 200SX compare with other years?
Among the 1986–2001 Nissan 200SX model years at least five years old, the 1989 drew the fewest complaints (1) and the 1995 the most (51). The 1996 drew 37. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.