Electrical System Problems of Nissan 200SX

Nissan 200SX owners have reported 9 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 7 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's alternator/generator/regulator (2 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's underhood wiring (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Nissan 200SX


Recently reported Electrical System problems of Nissan 200SX

The Alternator/generator/regulator problem

Electrical problem: alternator in 2000 there was a bulletin in my local newspaper of a defective alternator in a 1997 Nissan 200 sx. I replaced the alternator prior to this press release. I bought the car used and never received this recall or repair notice I wasn't sure if this was covered   Read details...

The Underhood Wiring problem

Vehicle was parked for 4 or 5 hours. Owner heard a loud pop but ignored it because he resided close to the interstate. Minutes later, the owner heard another pop sound and went to investigate. Owner found the vehicle engulfed in flames .   Read details...

The Starter problem

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.   Read details...

The Ignition Module problem

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.   Read details...

The Instrument Panel problem

All instrument panel gauges quit working odometer, gas. Rpm. Temp, all quit working.   Read details...




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