1990 Nissan Pickup: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 14 owner complaints on record; most reports concern seat belts.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Apr 2009
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“While driving vehicle about 30 mph engine shut down or stalled on the high way without a warning. Dealer was contacted. *ak”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Sep 1998
“I am reporting a defect with the speedometer of my 1990 nissan pickup. I found that due to age that the speedometer needle droops down toward the face /dial of the speedometer and started rubbing. It made contact and stopped indicating at approx. 45 mph the first time. This got my son a ticket. I didn't believe him when he told me he wasn't speeding until I got a ticket. This time the needle was stuck at approx. 37 mph and wouldn't go any higher. I have cut the end of the needle off twice since then and it looks like it is getting ready to rub again. I hope that this will make owners aware of this problem and may prevent them from getting a speeding ticket..detnegr t ag a. *ak”Owner report · Power Train · Jun 1996
“Drivers side shoulder harness seatbelt buckle will not fasten due to chips pieces of release button on buckle. (tk810820) please describe details. Tt”Owner report · Seat Belts · Apr 1995
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“4x4 transfer case design causes metal particles to get caught inside transmission coolant line, preventing radiator cooler from plugging. *skd”Owner report · Power Train · Apr 1995
“Transmission hangs up in third gear when decelerating. Can not downshift out of third gear. Problem occurs only in cold weather. Dealer says he has no idea what causes this.”Owner report · Power Train · Sep 1993
“Paula orderd that this truck was put on the road after cds (mechanics) told her its not road worthy. No safety defect mentione din summary. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
“The driver's side seat belt buckle will not latch, received recall after having replaced buckle . Please describe . *ak”Owner report · Seat Belts
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 5 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 2 campaigns
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Is the 1990 Nissan Pickup reliable?
NHTSA has 14 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 1990 Nissan Pickup. The most complained-about area is seat belts.
Does the 1990 Nissan Pickup have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning exterior lighting. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.