Power Train Problems of Nissan 200SX

Nissan 200SX owners have reported 10 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's clutch (3 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Nissan 200SX


Recently reported Power Train problems of Nissan 200SX

The Clutch problem

Clutch cable broke twice while driving . Yh   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

Consumer was traveling about 60mph on highway and noticed that brakes were grinding. Also, when she put vehicle in reverse vehicle would jerk and make a roaring noise. Dealership was aware of problem.   Read details...

The Clutch Pedal/linkage problem

Manual transmission clutch cable failed, unable to change gears while driving. This condition was intermittent and happened three times before dealer was able to diagnose and repair. As a result of failure, car was unable to downshift which led to vehicular lack of control.   Read details...

The Transmission Not Go Into Gear problem

The contact owns a 1996 Nissan 200sx. The vehicle would not shift gears or exceed 20 mph. The dealer stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle is currently being repaired by the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 92,000.   Read details...

The Axle Assembly problem

In 03/01 the engine went at 69,000 miles, then 2 weeks after that the front driver axle went, 06/01 the front crank seal went, 02/02 the transmission and the clutch went along with the egr system code hose not being attached to the dash.   Read details...




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