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1985 Nissan 200SX Turbo Hatchback 4AT

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1985 Nissan 200SX – front Unverified
Photo: 1984 Nissan 200SX Turbo (S12), front right by TKOIII, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the S12 (S12, 1984–1988); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 1984 Nissan 200SX Turbo (S12), front right by TKOIII, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: Nissan 200SX -- 04-22-2010 by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: - Flickr - Moto@Club4AG (47) by Motohide Miwa from USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: Nissan 200SX (6086003296) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 1985 Nissan 200SX Turbo Hatchback 4AT is a 120-hp turbocharged inline-4 hatchback with a 4-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $12,544 MSRP and is rated at 20 mpg combined.

It makes 120 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 134 lb-ft of torque at 3200 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 24 mpg highway (20 mpg combined).

The 200SX measures 174.0 inches long on a 95.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,624 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeHatchback
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$12,544 ($37,888 *)
Engine
Engine TypeCA18ET 1.8L SOHC turbocharged I4 (Garrett T2, non-intercooled)
Horsepower120 hp @ 5,200 rpm
Torque134 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm
ValvetrainSOHC 8-valve
Bore and Stroke83.0 x 83.6 mm
Injection TypeECCS multiport fuel injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRear-wheel drive
Transmission
Transmission4-speed automatic
Fuel Economy
City18 MPG
Highway24 MPG
Combined20 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded
Dimensions & Weight
Length174 in
Width65 in
Height50 in
Wheelbase95.4 in
Curb Weight2,624 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front37 in
Headroom Rear34 in
Legroom Front45 in
Legroom Rear24 in
Shoulder Room Rear52 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

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Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1985 Nissan 200SX.

6 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1985 Nissan 200SX

Owner Complaints

6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1985 Nissan 200SX. See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Fuel System3
Gasoline3
Engine And Engine Cooling1
Exterior Lighting1
Power Train1
Seat Belts1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Dec 1, 1998 · Fuel System, Gasoline
“1. THE FUEL INJECTORS ARE LEAKING, SMELL GASOLINE. WHEN I OPEN THE HOOD, I CAN SEE THE GASOLINE SEEPING FROM THE FUEL INJECTORS. I CALLED THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING THE RECALL, THEY SAID MY CAR IS NOT…”
Feb 27, 1997 · Engine And Engine Cooling, Exterior Lighting, Visibility
“LEFT HEADLIGHT FAILED TO FLIP UP, WIPER BRACKET FELL OFF FIREWALL, AND ENGINE NEED VALVE ADJUSTMENT EVERY 25,OOO MILES.”
Dec 30, 1996 · Fuel System, Gasoline
“CONSUMER WENT FOR AN EMISSION CHECK AND FOUND OUT THE FUEL INJECTOR WAS LEAKING . *AK”
Oct 30, 1996 · Power Train
“WHEN VEHICLE IS ENGAGED IN OVERDRIVE VEHICLE REVS HIGH.”
Feb 14, 1996 · Fuel System, Gasoline
“FUEL INJECTOR IS LEAKING GASOLINE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1985 NISSAN 200SX. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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