Nissan 180SX

Nissan 180SX
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The Nissan 180SX is a fastback automobile that Nissan Motors produced between 1988 and 1998. It is based on the S13 chassis from the Nissan S platform with the variants receiving an R designation. It was sold exclusively in Japan. It was re-badged outside of Japan as the 200SX and as the 240SX in the US market.

Technical data
ManufacturerNissan
ProductionFrom 1988
Body typeCoupé

Generations

Other Nissan models

Similar Coupé models

Common problems & reliability

In the UK, 95% of Nissan 180SXs pass their MOT test first time, based on 38 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)

Based on real owner complaints and inspection data — not an editorial rating. Sources: DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).

Recalls & safety

No recorded recalls for the Nissan 180SX in EU Safety Gate or NHTSA (US).

Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Nissan recalls.