Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1984 200SX.
The 1984 Nissan 200SX is a Nissan model whose engine calls for 3.8 quarts of oil, with viscosity options ranging from 5W-30 to 20W-50 to suit different operating conditions. With just a single owner complaint on record—centered on the gasoline fuel system—and zero recalls, this model year sits at the most trouble-free end of the 200SX's documented reliability history, which spans 1991 through 2001 and peaks at 58 complaints in 1995. That near-spotless track record means the 1984 200SX represents the model line at its most dependable, giving researchers a reliable baseline against which later, more problematic years can be measured.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the 200SX of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | SE 3-door Hatchback 3.0L V6 | 10.00 sec | 17.50 sec | 160 hp | RWD |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 3.8 qt of 20W-40 / 20W-50 / 5W-30 engine oil, GL-5 · 80W-90 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid.
| Brake Fluid | DOT 3 |
| Differential Gear Oil | GL-5 · 80W-90 |
| Differential Gear Oil Capacity | 2.8 Pints |
| Engine Oil | 20W-40 · 20W-50 · 5W-30 · 10W-30 · 10W-40 |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 3.8 qt |
| Engine Oil | 20W-40 · 20W-50 · 5W-30 · 10W-30 · 10W-40 |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 3.8 qt |
| Power Steering Fluid | ATF |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The provided federal record exclusively covers later model years (1991–2001), revealing a clear trend of complaints and recalls peaking in 1995 with 58 complaints and 3 recalls, before steadily declining to just 2 complaints and 0 recalls by 2001. Because the 1984 target year predates this documented generational arc, it cannot be directly compared to the years immediately before or after it within the dataset; however, its own isolated metrics show minimal federal scrutiny. Specifically, the 1984 model logged only 1 complaint regarding the Fuel System, Gasoline, alongside 1 fire complaint and 0 crash complaints. The data does not specify the root cause behind this fire or fuel system issue, making it difficult to assess the exact mechanical risk. Consequently, the 1984 Nissan 200SX appears to be a good year to buy from a federal complaint standpoint, though prospective owners should specifically verify the condition of the fuel system to mitigate the documented fire risk.
All 1 complaints on record, top 1 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 3 of 3 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| NTB-09-101 | 2010-09-30 | Tires | NISSAN: TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) WARNING LIGHT ON/FLASHING. NO MODELS OR… |
| NTB-09-129 | 2010-09-13 | Equipment | NISSAN: VENT CONTROL VALVE REPLACEMENT. WHEN REPLACING THE EVAP CANISTER VENT CONTROL… |
| NTB-09-030 | 2009-04-06 | Electrical System | NISSAN: THE 12 VOLT BATTERY IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND IS… |
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3.8 qt of ABOVE 50 degrees F: 20W-40 OR 20W-50, BELOW 60 degrees F: 5W-30 OR 10W-30, ABOVE 0 degrees F: 10W-30 OR 10W-40, per the factory manual.
NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.