Incorrect tire inflation pressures were printed on certification labels.
1983-1995 · 7 model years
Nissan 720 Problems by year
Owners have filed 9 complaints about the Nissan 720 across 7 model years, and it has 2 recalls. The 1986 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (2), while 1990, 1995 have far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the brakes, followed by the steering.
- Complaints
- 9
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
720 complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common 720 problems
Nissan 720 recalls 2
The steering column is connected to the steering gear by means of splined shaft couplings. These couplings are secured with a transverse bolt and lockwasher. It was found that the bolt was not tightened and torqued to specifications...
Latest 720 complaints
This vehicle had a recall regarding the steering gear box. A separation of the gear box from the steering shaft (which has disappeared from the recall database). It only affected one month of manufacture (10/1995 I believe) which is the manufacture of my truck. I am the original owner purchasing new in kingman, az january 1986 and was never notified of the recall. When I learned of it decades later, I have attempted to get nissan to perform the repairs, since it is a safety thing, and every place I have turned I have been ignored getting my truck corrected. I still own this truck and would like this safety recall performed. *Jb
Tl*the contact owns a 1985 nissan 720. The contact purchased front brake calipers that were manufactured by cardone and dana. He noticed that the bleed screw on each caliper was misplaced and labeled incorrectly. The left one should fit on the right side and vice versa. He called both manufacturers for the parts and was informed to flip flop the calipers; however, that only worked for the dana part, not the cardone. The cardone company handles the inquiries for both parts. The only part numbers available were from napa, a reseller of these parts. The failure mileage was 159,000.
Treading came apart on tire which did body damage to vehicle. Comments from the adjuster. Firestone tire. No contract with insd yet. According to log, he has photos and receipt. (Claim# 53-c008-962) *mw
The transmission started emitting a clicking noise in gears 1-4, and 5th gear has an extremely loud noise, which I presume is a gear with teeth stripped out on it. Several other nissan pickups, in the same year range of the transmission I use, suffered from the same problem, so I believe the 5th gear has some type of defect in it which causes it to fail after a certain amount of time.
Paint on upper surfaces of vehicle began coming off about five years ago.
Cruise control works intermittantly and has for several years. It now no longer functions.
Questions about the Nissan 720
Which Nissan 720 years have the most problems?
Which Nissan 720 years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Nissan 720 problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the brakes (2), steering (2), transmission & drivetrain (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Nissan 720 have?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls across all Nissan 720 model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data