1988 Nissan Pickup
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1988 Nissan Pickup. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Owner complaints
9 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Tires
Tire faillure, sidewall separation driving approximately 60-65 mph on highway. I have taken pictures of failed tire that can be emailed if requested.
- Power train › Automatic transmission
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…
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
- Power train
Speedometer pointer curved making the speedometer to be inoperative, apparently as a result of temperature in the state where the consumer lives.*nlm
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
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
- Seat belts
Passive restraints: seat belt on driver's side IS broken. Received notice from nissan ,campaign #95-v-103-002 in 1993. Called and made an appointment, didn't have part. Work has not been done because they didn't have part when he called. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly · Visibility › Glass, side/rear
Windows in door inoperative, windows will not stay in tracks. *Dsh
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Vehicles driver side seat belt buckle broke and became inoperative. tt
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Seat beat buckle replaced due to buckle locking and not unlatching when release button IS pushed. tt
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Driver seat belt buckle broke, therefore seatbelt inoperative. tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Loss of steering
Summary:two allegations of steering box malfunction have beenreceived.in the first instance the driver claims he suddenlyhad no control over steering.in the second instance thedriver claims the steering box locked up.===
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10032506Nissan: vent control valve replacement. When replacing the evap canister vent control valve for reason: use the one listed on page 2; for vent control valve replacement procedure, refer to the appropriate section of the electronic service manuals (esm; when installing the new valve, do not add any lube to its o ring; for frontier (D40 series) only, install the protector listed in parts information. Includes 2005-09 frontier. Updated 12/8/10.
- 10031305Nissan: tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light on/flashing. No models or model years listed. Updated on 08-11-2011.
- 10030165Nissan: the 12 volt battery IS an important part of the vehicle electrical system and IS required to stay connected when the engine IS running. To prevent damage to vehicle electronic components follow the instructions/cautions. No model years listed.
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