Nissan PULSAR recall history and complaint patterns
Comprehensive recall and complaint data for the Nissan PULSAR, sourced from official National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) records.
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At a Glance
Stats focus on model years from 1960 onwards. Earlier years appear in the detailed table below where data exists.
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Key Takeaways
A quick scan of where recalls and complaints concentrate for the Nissan PULSAR, based on aggregated NHTSA counts and campaign metadata.
- Coverage spans model years 1983–1989 with 5 recall campaigns and 22 complaints in NHTSA data.
- Years with the most recall activity: 1984 (2), 1988 (1), and 1987 (1).
- Years with the most complaint volume: 1988 (8), 1989 (5), and 1987 (3).
- Top recall themes: Fuel and emissions, Seats and restraints, and Visibility and lighting.
- Most reported complaint areas (across all years): Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline, Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly, Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components.
- Complaints are not proof of a defect, but repeated themes can be useful signals when researching a used vehicle.
- Always check your specific VIN for open recalls (open recalls are VIN-specific and can change over time).
Recall Themes
Instead of listing long campaign narratives, this groups recall campaigns into a few recurring areas. Each theme links back to official notices as evidence.
Fuel and emissions
1 campaign · Years: 1987–1988These campaigns relate to fuel delivery or emissions components where leaks or failures can raise safety risk.
- 87V191000 · Fuel system, gasoline: Tank assembly
Seats and restraints
1 campaign · Years: 1983–1984These campaigns relate to seats, belts, airbags restraint integration, or child restraint anchoring components.
- 84V139000 · Latches/locks/linkages
Visibility and lighting
1 campaign · Years: 1984These campaigns relate to lighting, glass, or visibility components (lamps, wipers, and related systems).
- 85V021000 · Exterior lighting: Switch
Most Reported Issues
Across all model years, the most frequently reported areas for the Nissan PULSAR in NHTSA complaint data are Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline, Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly, Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components.
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Year-by-Year Overview
Each row shows how often this model appears in NHTSA recalls and consumer complaints for a given model year. These are counts of campaigns and complaints, not risk predictions.
| Model Year | Recalls | Complaints | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 0 | 5 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system:wiring:fuses and circuit breakers, Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch, Power train:driveline:constant velocity joint. |
| 1988 | 1 | 8 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline, Engine and engine cooling:engine, Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly. |
| 1987 | 1 | 3 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline, Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly, Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs. |
| 1986 | 0 | 2 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Seat belts:front:buckle assembly, Suspension:rear:shock absorber. |
| 1985 | 0 | 2 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Power train:manual transmission, Steering. |
| 1984 | 2 | 1 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump. |
| 1983 | 1 | 1 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Suspension:rear. |
What to Do Next
- Check open recalls by VIN on the official NHTSA site (open recalls are VIN-specific).
- If buying used, ask for proof of recall remedy completion (dealer paperwork helps).
- If symptoms match common complaint themes, consider a mechanic inspection before purchase or long trips.
Recall Evidence by Year
A compact evidence view of recall campaigns that include this model. The default text is an original summary line, with official notice text available on demand.
Most common areas involved: Fuel system , Latches/locks/linkages and Exterior lighting
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⚠️ Important Safety Information
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