NHTSA service bulletin

NHTSA Service Bulletin 10032306: 2001-2010 Nissan 200sx

Official manufacturer communication context for 2001-2010 Nissan 200sx, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

NHTSA service bulletin 10032306 summary graphic for 2001-2010 Nissan 200sx
10032306NHTSA document ID
Manufacturer communicationcommunication type
46affected product rows
100/100quality score

Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.

Quick answer

NISSAN: EXTERIOR LAMP FOGGING. OCCASIONALLY WATER IS NOTICED IN THE EXTERIOR LAMPS. THIS IS GENERALLY NOT DUE TO A DEFECT. ALL CURRENT EXTERIOR LAMP ASSEMBLIES ARE VENTED TO THE ATMOSPHERE (NOT SEALED). THIS IS NECESSARY TO ALLOW FOR EXPANSION AND CONTRACTION OF AIR FROM TEMPERATURE VARIATIONS (WARMER OR COLDER) WITHOUT DAMAGE TO THE LAMP. MOISTURE IN THE AIR SOMETIMES TRAVELS INTO AND OUT OF THE LAMP ASSEMBLY THROUGH THESE VENTS. CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS MAY CAUSE MOISTURE TO CONDENSE. THE FOGGING/CLOUDINESS SHOULD DISAPPEAR OVER TIME WHEN THE LAMP IS IN A DRY ENVIRONMENT. NO MODELS LISTED. *PE UPDATED 5/7/10. *PE UPDATED 12/9/13. *PE

What this bulletin may mean before buying

Treat this as service research, not a verdict on one car. Before you buy, compare this communication with official recall campaigns, model-level owner complaint patterns, and the exact vehicle’s VIN-decoded specifications. A bulletin can help you ask a seller or dealer sharper questions about software updates, known repairs, warranty extensions and service history.

Affected products listed in this communication

MakeModelModel yearsBuyer note
Nissan200sx2001Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Nissan350z2003-2009Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Nissan370z2009, 2010Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
NissanAltima2001-2010Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
NissanAltima Hybrid2007-2010Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
NissanAltra2002Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
NissanArmada2004-2010Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
NissanB13 Tsuru2001Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
NissanCrew2004Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
NissanCrew Cab2001, 2002Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
NissanCube2009, 2010Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Nissan DieselNissan Diesel2001, 2002Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Nissan DieselUd18002001, 2003Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Nissan DieselUd20002001, 2003Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Nissan DieselUd23002001, 2003Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Nissan DieselUd26002002Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
NissanDualis2007, 2008Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
NissanEquator2009Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

Buyer checklist

  1. Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
  2. Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
  3. Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
  4. Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
  5. Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.

Frequently asked questions

What is NHTSA service bulletin 10032306?

NISSAN: EXTERIOR LAMP FOGGING. OCCASIONALLY WATER IS NOTICED IN THE EXTERIOR LAMPS. THIS IS GENERALLY NOT DUE TO A DEFECT. ALL CURRENT EXTERIOR LAMP ASSEMBLIES ARE VENTED TO THE ATMOSPHERE (NOT SEALED). THIS IS NECESSARY TO ALLOW FOR EXPANSION AND CONTRACTION OF AIR FROM TEMPERATURE VARIATIONS (WARMER OR COLDER) WITHOUT DAMAGE TO THE LAMP. MOISTURE IN THE AIR SOMETIMES TRAVELS INTO AND OUT OF THE LAMP ASSEMBLY.

Is a service bulletin the same as a recall?

No. A recall is a safety campaign with a required remedy for affected VINs. A service bulletin or manufacturer communication usually describes diagnostic, repair, software, warranty or service information.

How should a used-car buyer use this bulletin?

Use it as a research signal. Compare it with recalls, owner complaints, service records, a VIN report and an independent inspection before buying.

Check the exact VIN before you buy

Model-level pages show public safety patterns. A full VIN report helps confirm the exact vehicle, decoded specs, recall applicability and buyer checks.

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