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#BS-1987-NIS200-3A0E

1987 Nissan 200sx

Based on reports from 14 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
14
Crashes
0
Fires
3
Recalls
2
TSBs
3
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 14 complaints, 0 crashes, 3 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:injectorsHIGH

4 owners reported fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:injectors issues — failures commonly reported around 212K miles.

!Inspect the Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection SystemMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:injectors (4 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:injectors4 (29%)
Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System3 (21%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline2 (14%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components1 (7%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission1 (7%)
Seat Belts:front:retractor1 (7%)
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery1 (7%)
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings1 (7%)

1987 Nissan 200sx: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:injectors Issues

Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:injectors complaints account for 29% of all reports filed for the 1987 Nissan 200sx, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 212,302 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 212K-mile mark.

Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System Issues

Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System complaints account for 21% of all reports filed for the 1987 Nissan 200sx, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 1987 Nissan 200sx, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components Issues

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 1987 Nissan 200sx, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1987 Nissan 200sx. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

95I006000Mar 1996

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATION 573. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. THE CAMPAIGN WILL REPLACE THE FUEL INJECTORS AND RELATED HOSES OF AFFECTED VEHICLES WHICH COULD LEAK.

95V103002Sep 1995

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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1987 Nissan 200sx vs. Class Average (Subcompact Cars)

This vehicle

14

Class avg

13

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other subcompact cars vehicles from 1987.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 14 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Nissan 200sx Model Years

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1987 Nissan 200sx: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1987 Nissan 200sx?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1987 Nissan 200sx is related to the fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:injectors, with 4 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1987 Nissan 200sx reliable?
The 1987 Nissan 200sx has 14 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 3 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 1987 Nissan 200sx problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1987 Nissan 200sx have any recalls?
Yes, the 1987 Nissan 200sx has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Nissan 200sx problems start?
Based on 2 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 212,302 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 90–120K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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