1988 NISSAN PULSAR
1 recalls, 8 complaints - 5 TSBs
87V191000 Dec 18, 1987
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
THE SOLDERED JOINT WHERE INLET PIPE ATTACHES TO THE FUEL TANK MAY BE CRACKED.
Consequence
FUEL MAY SEEP THROUGH THE JOINT AND POSE A FIRE HAZARD.
Remedy
REPLACE FUEL TANK IF THERE IS SEEPAGE OR CRACK.
Complaint Statistics
8 total complaints
1 crashes 1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Mar 16, 2001
Incident date: Aug 1, 2000
BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE. PRIVATE MECHANIC LOOKED AT VEHICLE AND COULD NOT DETERMINE A REASON FOR FAILURE. CONSUMER DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH WHEN SHE REARENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HER AT A STOP LIGHT. BRAKES WERE FUNCTIONAL 2 MONTHS AFTER ACCIDENT, THEN FAILED AGAIN. ERRATIC OPERATION... Read more
Crash
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Mar 17, 2000
WHEN WE WERE WAITING BEFORE A RED LIGHT OR A STOP SIGN, IT BECAME DEAD SUDDENLY. THIS SITUATION HAPPENED FIVE TIMES WITHIN ONE WEEK. FOR THESE FIVE TIMES,WE RESTARTED IT AFTER A WHILE FOR THREE TIMES, JUMPED IT ONE TIME AND THE OTHER TIME WE COULD NOT RESTART IT AT THE ACCIDENT SCENE(WITHOUT TRYING... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
May 6, 1999
Incident date: Feb 12, 1994
AT THE TIME OF INCIDENT I WAS UNAWARE OF ANYONE WHOME COULD HELP ME. I HAVE PAPERS PROVING THAT IN 1988 NISSAN PULSARS , AFTER 30,000 MILES, PLATINUM PARKS PLUGS ARE TO BE USED DURING A TUNE UP. IN THE BOSH MANUAL FOR SPARK PLUGS IT STATES THAT THIS IS UNNECCESARY. NISSAN AGREES THAT IS IS, HOWEV... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Apr 20, 1999
Incident date: Apr 1, 1999
FUEL INJECTORS LEAK SIMILARLY TO 300ZX,200SX,AND MAXIMA THAT WERE VOLUNTARILY REPAIRED BY NISSAN. THERE IS A GREAT FIRE DANGER AND MILEAGE AND DRIVABILITY PROBLEM. NISSAN REFUSES TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM, STATING THAT THERE IS NO EVIDENCE OF A DEFECT IN THE INJECTORS OF THE '88 PULSAR WITH MULTI-PORT ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Apr 25, 1996
Incident date: Feb 9, 1996
CRACKED HEAD GASKET, CAUSING OIL LEAK.
STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK
Apr 25, 1996
Incident date: Feb 9, 1996
POWER STEERING RACK FAILED. *DSH
SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
Apr 25, 1996
Incident date: Feb 9, 1996
RIGHT AXLE FAILED.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Mar 25, 1996
EXPERIENCING FUEL LEAK IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT, RECALL THAT RELATES, BUT NOT INLCUDED (87V-191). *AK
Technical Service Bulletins, 1988 NISSAN PULSAR
5 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 |
| 111100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES | 1 |
| 199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | 1 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
NTB-09-101
Sep 30, 2010
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
NISSAN: TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) WARNING LIGHT ON/FLASHING. NO MODELS OR MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE UPDATED ON 08-11-2011. *KB
NTB-09-129
Sep 13, 2010
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
NISSAN: 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
NTB-09-030
Apr 6, 2009
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NISSAN: 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 MOD
NTB-09-030
Apr 6, 2009
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
NISSAN: 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 MOD
NTB-09-030
Apr 6, 2009
111100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
NISSAN: 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 MOD
NHTSA Safety Investigations, NISSAN PULSAR
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA85008
Opened: Feb 14, 1985 , Closed: Apr 27, 1987
REAR SUSPENSION OVERLOAD
SUMMARY:RANGER HAS DOCUMENTED(!) TO THE AGENCY THAT THEY BUILD THEIR MICRO-MINI MOTORHOMES TO THE GVWR OF THE MINI TRUCK, BUT DO NOT EXCEED THE GVWR.THIS MEANS THAT THE UNLADEN WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE WITHOUT FLUIDS, EQUIPMENT, AND PASSENGERS IS AT THE MAXIMUM WEIGHT.ANALYSIS:THE RANGER VEHICLE IS OVE... Read more
NISSAN PULSAR - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the NISSAN PULSAR across all model years (1983, 1988).
5
Total Recalls
22
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
1
Reported Crashes
1
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths