Model year guide

1996 Nissan 200SX

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1996 Nissan 200SX is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 7 on record.

1996 Nissan 200SX — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

1996 Nissan 200SX at a glance

Safety recalls2
Owner complaints39

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1996 Nissan 200SX recalls 2

Exterior Lighting NHTSA Campaign #06E049000 · 24/05/2006

CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Fix: CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.

Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:linkages NHTSA Campaign #98V093000 · 05/05/1998

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.

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.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

1996 Nissan 200SX common problems

Owners have filed 39 complaints with NHTSA. These are the most-reported areas in a sample of the most recent — and what to check before you buy.

Visibility
Test wipers, washers, defrosters and all mirrors. Check the windshield for cracks and any camera/sensor for fogging or faults.
Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Air Bags
Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
Suspension
Listen for clunks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for uneven tire wear and worn shocks or struts.
Tires
Check tread depth, the DOT age date, and that all four tires match with even wear. Look for bulges or cracks.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.

1996 Nissan 200SX trims & engines on record

Trims
SE
Engines
1.6L 4-cyl

1996 Nissan 200SX vehicles on record

1996 Nissan 200SX 1996 Nissan 200SX SE1N4AB42D1TC522974 1996 Nissan 200SX 1996 Nissan 200SX SE1N4AB42D3TC522300 1996 Nissan 200SX 1996 Nissan 200SX SE1N4AB42D8TC503628 1996 Nissan 200SX 1996 Nissan 200SX SE1N4AB42D8TC516069 1996 Nissan 200SX 1996 Nissan 200SX SE1N4AB42D5TC523447 1996 Nissan 200SX 1996 Nissan 200SX SE1N4AB42DXTC523296 1996 Nissan 200SX 1996 Nissan 200SX SE1N4AB42D6TC519567

Other Nissan 200SX model years

1998

1996 Nissan 200SX — frequently asked questions

Does the 1996 Nissan 200SX have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1996 Nissan 200SX. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Nissan 200SX?

Owners have filed 39 complaints with NHTSA; in a sample of the most recent, the most-reported problem areas are visibility, power train, air bags.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.