Brigestone, rd-604 steel, p2115/75r15 tire. I was driving along on a city street when a large amount of tread peeled off the tire. Fortunately, it was a city street and I was going under the poates speed limit so I was able to stop.*Ak
Vehicle safety record
1985 Nissan Pickup Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 1985 Nissan Pickup with NHTSA, most often about the wheels & tires (2) and the body, doors & structure (1). There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1984 has 3 and the 1986 has 9.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Pickup year, for its age
#57 most complained-about 1985 vehicle
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1985 Nissan Pickup problems
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No recalls for the 1985 Nissan Pickup
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1985 Nissan Pickup. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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5 complaints about the 1985 Nissan Pickup
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Tire defect. Tire has budge about 1.0-Inch in length 0.5-Inch in width. Pirelli distributor "ntb" national tire and battery states tire is not defective. Need assistance with determining nature of budge in tire which I suspect as a defective. These are 45,000 warranty tires that are 2-years old with 16,334 miles on them.*Ak (tiresize: l2357515c)
The structure bar, which supports the fuel tank cracked. It may have caused the fuel tank to fall if the cable did not hold the fuel tank up. Please provide further information. *Ak
When driving down the freeway the vehicle just cuts off. Have to pull on the shoulder, and then a few minutes later the vehicle will start running again. The vehicle does this every now and then. *Ak
Steering failed, causing vehicle to pull in both directions.
Nissan Pickup: every year compared
All Pickup years1985 Nissan Pickup vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 Nissan Pickup | 5 | 0 | A | |
| 1985 Nissan 300ZX | 76 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 1985 Nissan Maxima | 54 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 1985 Nissan 200SX | 6 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 1985 Nissan Stanza | 6 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 1985 Nissan Sentra | 6 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1985 Nissan 720 | 3 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 1985 Nissan Pulsar | 2 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 1985 Nissan Nissan Truck | 1 | 0 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1985 Nissan Pickup
Does the 1985 Nissan Pickup have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1985 Nissan Pickup right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 1985 Nissan Pickup?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the wheels & tires (2), body, doors & structure (1), engine & cooling (1).
How many complaints has the 1985 Nissan Pickup had?
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on June 9, 1997 and the latest on August 2, 2003. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1985 Nissan Pickup a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 94 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Nissan Pickup year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Nissan Pickup years have the most complaints?
1995 (137), 1994 (72), 1993 (43). See every Nissan Pickup year compared.
What should I do if my 1985 Nissan Pickup has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data