Nissan Pickup problems

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Nissan Pickup model years

Common Nissan Pickup problems

Nissan Pickup and Frontier owners have reported several common problems over the years. The 1997 Nissan Pickup is considered the worst model year, with the most overall complaints, and the worst category being engine problems.

For the Nissan Frontier, one of the most common problems is a faulty fuel level sensor, affecting 11 model years, with 277 owners reporting the issue. This problem can lead to an inaccurate fuel gauge reading. The recall for this issue covers 2006-2008 models, and the fix typically involves a fuel pump replacement.

Another common issue with the Nissan Frontier is abnormal engine noise. This problem can be caused by various factors, including worn-out engine components or issues with the timing chains. If the timing chains have excessive slack, they can cause a whining or buzzing noise, especially around the 150,000-mile mark. In some cases, this issue may require a distributor replacement, which can cost around $100 for diagnosis.

Rust is another common problem for the Nissan Frontier, particularly affecting the distributor shaft bearing. If this bearing gets rusty, it can seize, causing the engine to stall or not start at all. This issue is more common in certain models and often requires a distributor replacement.

While these problems are common, it's important to note that the Nissan Frontier is still seen as a decent midsize truck, with newer models generally having higher expected reliability ratings. However, it's always a good idea to research any potential issues before purchasing a used vehicle.

Percentage distribution of complaints by Nissan Pickup years

We have researched Nissan problems and analysed all the complaints filed against Nissan Pickup cars and compiled the top 5 most problematic Nissan Pickup model years:

Below you can see the percentage distribution of known problems by Nissan Pickup model years.

Distribution of the number of complaints by Nissan Pickup years

We've also compiled a chart for you with the number of complaints about Volkswagen Jetta cars of certain model years:

Nissan Pickup car problems categorized by type of issue

After analysing all complaints related to Nissan Pickup , it was concluded that the most common issues with these cars are:

Seat belts problems
Power train problems
Tires problems
Structure problems
Engine and engine cooling problems

The graph below shows statistics for all Nissan Pickup vehicle components and the number of complaints received.

Distribution of the number of complaints where the accident occurred by Pickup model years

A total of 5 complaints were registered in which the accident occurred. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.

Distribution of the number of complaints with fire by Pickup model years

There were a total of 1 complaints that resulted in a fire. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.

Distribution of the number of complaints with injuries by Pickup model years

There were a total of 11 complaints that resulted in a injuries. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.

Distribution of the number of complaints with deaths by Pickup model years

There were a total of 3 complaints that resulted in a death. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.

The NHTSA has received 72 complaints about various vehicle components related to the Nissan Pickup . Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for Nissan Pickup vehicles.

Latest 25 complaints

Nissan Pickup 1987

Date Of Incident: 2012-02-12
Date Complaint: 2012-02-17
Components: TIRES
Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1987 NISSAN PICKUP. THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH FIRESTONE FIREHAWK TIRES, SIZE 27X8.5R14 (N/A). WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE EXPLODED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD CAUTIOUSLY WHERE THE TIRE WAS REPLACED WITH A NEW TIRE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE DOT NUMBER WAS VDK64RA488. THE VIN AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE.

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Nissan Pickup 1990

Date Of Incident: 2011-11-07
Date Complaint: 2011-11-08
VIN: 1N6SD16Y5LC
Components: SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
Summary: FRAME SIDE RAILS ON TRUCK NEAR REAR SUSPENSION ARE CORRODED AND FALLING APART. LAST YEARS SAFETY INSPECTION, IT WAS NOTED. THIS YEAR , RUSTED THROUGH SIDE WALL AND PART OF BOTTOM ON DRIVERS SIDE. PASSENGER SIDE NOT RUSTED THROUGH YET. NO RECALL FOR FRAME REPAIR FOUND ON MANUFACTURER'S SITE. *TR

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Nissan Pickup 1988

Date Of Incident: 2010-03-26
Date Complaint: 2010-03-29
Components: TIRES
Summary: TIRE FAILLURE, SIDEWALL SEPARATION DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60-65 MPH ON HIGHWAY. I HAVE TAKEN PICTURES OF FAILED TIRE THAT CAN BE EMAILED IF REQUESTED.

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Nissan Pickup 1990

Date Of Incident: 2008-05-19
Date Complaint: 2008-05-30
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Summary: FRONT SERVICE BRAKE METAL BRAKE LINE RUSTED THROUGH CAUSING COMPLETE FAILURE OF FRONT BRAKING SYSTEM. THIS IS THE COILED LINE THAT RUNS FROM MASTER CYLINDER TO DISTRIBUTION BLOCK. *TR

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Nissan Pickup 1988

Date Of Incident: 2008-03-15
Date Complaint: 2008-03-15
VIN: 1N6ND11S2JC
Components: POWER TRAIN
Summary: THERE IS SOMETHING DEFECTIVE WITH THE STARTER AND FLYWHEEL MECHANISM OF MY 1988, 4 CYCLE., AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, NISSAN PKUP TRUCK. THE STARTER AND THE FLY WHEEL HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE, AND IT HAS GONE OUT AGAIN. THIS WILL MAKE THE THIRD TIME THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED, AND IT IS CLEARLY SOME SORT OF DEFECT. I AM REALLY UPSET BECAUSE, IT HAS COST ME A LOT OF MONEY IN REPAIRS OVER TIME. I BOUGHT THIS TRUCK NEW BACK IN 1988, AND IT HAS BEEN NOTHING BUT TROUBLE. THE FIRST INCIDENT HAPPENED AT APPROX. 5000 MILES, AND THE DEALER DID NOTHING TO HELP REMEDY THE PROBLEM. THEY WERE VERY RUDE, AND TOLD ME THAT THE TRUCK WAS MINE. THE DEALERSHIP MOVED OR WENT OUT OF BUSINESS SINCE THEN, AND I HAVE BEEN STUCK WITH THIS LEMON FOR YEARS. IT HAS BEEN REALLY FRUSTRATING SINCE I DIDN'T KNOW WHO TO CONTACT TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. I WAS ADVISED BY A FRIEND TO FILE A COMPLAINT WITH YOUR OFFICE. ANY ASSISTANCE WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. THANK YOU. *TR

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Nissan Pickup 1987

Date Of Incident: 2001-02-01
Date Complaint: 2004-07-06
Components: POWER TRAIN
Summary: SHIFTING PATTERN IS NOT VISIBLE "AT ALL TIMES" FOR MANUALLY SHIFTED VEHICLES AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 571.102 S3.2. A PETITION FOR RULE MAKING, DEFECT, AND NON-COMPLIANCE ORDERS WAS FILED 3/1/04(CERTIFIED DELIVERY 3/9/04)WITH NO RESPONSE FROM THE ADMINISTRATOR. *JB

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Nissan Pickup 1985

Date Of Incident: 2003-08-02
Date Complaint: 2003-08-02
VIN: JN6ND06Y1FW
Components: TIRES
Summary: BRIGESTONE, RD-604 STEEL, P2115/75R15 TIRE. I WAS DRIVING ALONG ON A CITY STREET WHEN A LARGE AMOUNT OF TREAD PEELED OFF THE TIRE. FORTUNATELY, IT WAS A CITY STREET AND I WAS GOING UNDER THE POATES SPEED LIMIT SO I WAS ABLE TO STOP.*AK

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Nissan Pickup 1983

Date Of Incident: 2003-06-17
Date Complaint: 2003-06-18
Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Summary: I FIND THAT THE TYPES OF HEADLIGHTS CURRENTLY IN USE ON MOST VEHICLES ARE FAR BRIGHTER THAN HEADLIGHTS THAT WERE IN USE IN THE 1970'S AND 80'S. WHO IS/WAS THE APPROVING GOVERNMENTAL AUTHORITY FOR THESE NEWER/BRIGHTER HEADLIGHTS AND; IN THAT THESE HEADLIGHTS TEND TO, IN EFFECT, BLIND MANY DRIVERS, WHY ARE THEY STILL BEING USED?? THIS, OF COURSE DOES NOT TAKE INTO ACCOUNT THE COSTS INVOLVED IN RE-STRIPING OR RE-MARKING MANY OF OUR ROADS. THE OLDER HEADLIGHTS WORKED JUST FINE AND DID NOT RESULT IN THE BLINDING OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC UNLESS THE HIGH-BEAMS WERE ON. HOW MANY HEADLIGHT-RELATED ACCIDENTS MUST THERE BE BEFORE THESE 'NEWER, BETTER' HEADLIGHTS ARE FINALLY REMOVED FROM THE MARKET AND OUTLAWED? *NLM

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Nissan Pickup 1988

Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
Date Complaint: 2002-10-01
VIN: JN6ND11S1JW
Components: POWER TRAIN
Summary: SPEEDOMETER POINTER CURVED MAKING THE SPEEDOMETER TO BE INOPERATIVE, APPARENTLY AS A RESULT OF TEMPERATURE IN THE STATE WHERE THE CONSUMER LIVES.*NLM

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Nissan Pickup 1986

Date Of Incident: 2002-07-01
Date Complaint: 2002-08-13
Components: TRAILER HITCHES
Summary: ANOTHER INDIVIDUAL TOOK BACK OF VEHICLE AND WELDED IT ON A 1-TON PICKUP CAB. CONSUMER STATED THIS WAS VERY DANGEROUS.*AK

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Nissan Pickup 1989

Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
Date Complaint: 2002-05-14
VIN: 1N6ND11S4KC
Components: SEAT BELTS
Summary: A SEAT BELT WAS REPLACED UNDER A RECALL SEVERAL YEARS AGO. THE NEW SEAT BELT WILL SUDDENLY UNBUCKLE WILL DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. THE SEAT BELTS ARE UNDER LIFETIME WARRANTY BUT THE DEALER REFUSES TO DO ANYTHING DO TO THE UNABILITY TO REPEAT THE PROBLEM.*AK

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Nissan Pickup 1989

Date Of Incident: 2001-10-04
Date Complaint: 2002-02-19
VIN: IN6ND16S2KC
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Summary: CONSUMER IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE STARTER. *JG

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Nissan Pickup 1989

Date Of Incident: 2001-10-04
Date Complaint: 2002-02-19
VIN: IN6ND16S2KC
Components: POWER TRAIN
Summary: CONSUMER IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION. *JG

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Nissan Pickup 1989

Date Of Incident: 2001-10-04
Date Complaint: 2002-02-19
VIN: IN6ND16S2KC
Components: POWER TRAIN
Summary: CONSUMER IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION. *JG

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Nissan Pickup 1988

Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
Date Complaint: 2001-12-26
VIN: 1N6ND11S6JC
Components: SEAT BELTS
Summary: CONTACTED LOCAL NISSAN DEALER (CONNELL 510-893-9111) 11/21/2001 FOR REPAIR, NO REPAIR AS OF 12/26/2001. BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATBELTS ARE BROKEN.*AK

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Recalls Nissan Pickup

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 4 recalls for different components of the Nissan Pickup.You can explore the year of the Volkswagen Jetta you are interested in by selecting it from the list.

Model: Nissan Pickup 1990
Report Received Date: 2009-04-07
Manufacturer: SABERSPORT
Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Summary: SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

Model: Nissan Pickup 1988
Report Received Date: 2006-05-24
Manufacturer: CK MOTORSPORT, INC.
Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Summary: CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.

Model: Nissan Pickup 1989
Report Received Date: 2006-05-24
Manufacturer: CK MOTORSPORT, INC.
Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Summary: CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.

Model: Nissan Pickup 1990
Report Received Date: 2006-05-24
Manufacturer: CK MOTORSPORT, INC.
Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Summary: CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.