1989 NISSAN PULSAR

0 recalls, 5 complaints - 5 TSBs

No recalls found for this vehicle.

Complaint Statistics

5 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS1
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS1
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS May 9, 2002
I WAS FAILED DUE TO A SMALL CRACK IN THE TAIL LIGHT COVER. UNFORTUNATELY THE COVER IS PART OF A LARGE PANEL THAT WRAPS AROUND THE SIDE. THE PART COSTS $140 TO REPLACE. WHEN THE LIGHTS GO ON YOU CAN TELL NO DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE CRACKED ONE AND THE GOOD ONE ON THE RIGHT SIDE. NO WATER GETS IN AND... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH Oct 27, 1995
Incident date: Oct 19, 1995
WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE'S HOOD FLEW OPEN, THE SECONDARY LATCH FAILED. TT FAILURE CAUSED DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. *SLC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS Oct 5, 1995
Incident date: Apr 26, 1995
SHORT IN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CAUSES AIR CONDITIONING FUSES TO SHORT/BLOW OUT, CAUSING AIR CONDITIONER TO FAIL. *SKD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS Mar 2, 1995
WHILE DRIVING, EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT BRAKE FAILURE, WHEN PEDAL GOES DOWN LOW AND HEARS GRINDING NOISE, HAS REPLACED COMPLETE BRAKE SYSTEM AND CV JOINT BOOTS.
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT Mar 2, 1995
WHILE DRIVING, EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT BRAKE FAILURE, WHEN PEDAL GOES DOWN LOW AND HEARS GRINDING NOISE, HAS REPLACED COMPLETE BRAKE SYSTEM AND CV JOINT BOOTS.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1989 NISSAN PULSAR

5 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY1
111100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES1
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS1
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL1
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
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1983
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

NISSAN PULSAR - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
1989 (current) 0 5
1988 1 8 View
1987 1 3 View
1986 0 2 View
1985 0 2 View
1984 2 1 View
1983 1 1 View

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