Another individual took back of vehicle and welded it on a 1-ton pickup cab. Consumer stated this was very dangerous.*Ak
Vehicle safety record
1986 Nissan Pickup Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 9 complaints about the 1986 Nissan Pickup with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (2) and the electrical system (2). Those complaints describe 1 fire and 1 injury. There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1985 has 5 and the 1987 has 5.
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AFar fewer problems than a typical Pickup year, for its age
#57 most complained-about 1986 vehicle
- Complaints
- 9
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1986 Nissan Pickup problems
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No recalls for the 1986 Nissan Pickup
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1986 Nissan Pickup. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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9 complaints about the 1986 Nissan Pickup
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Manul for 86 pickup "recommends" replacing timing belt at 60,000 miles. This is not a "recommendation, it is a requirement. The sudden and complete loss of power steering and brakes can be deadly. I cannot believe there is no recall on this type failure, common place with nissans and hondas. I delayed repair until I had time to investigate the failure. The failure of the belt causes the valves to contact the pistons bending the valve stems. There is no warning of imminent failure nor an indicator to show that the...
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belt has been replaced. This is not a normal maintenance item and a consumer should not be expected to pay for the major cost to replace a timing belt. How can any manufacturer permit a substandard part to destroy the engine?*Ak
Separation at sidewall and tread on all 4 tires. *Ak (tiresize: 30x95r15lt)( dot number: tire size: 30x95r15lt )
Engine quits while driving and is extremely hard to start since fuel pump operation is sporatic. A new fuel pump, ignition switch, pump relay and fuse (all genuine nissan parts) have been installed and problem still exists and is getting worse. The stalling problem has forced me to severely limit my driving to back roads.
Vehicle experienced fire under dash, due to possible wiring harness under dash failure, causing minor injury. (Ohio traffic crash report). Mjs
CLUTCH: HYDRAULIC CYLINDER FAILURE. *AK
Welds holding cross members are breaking, allowing cross member to loosen and break away.
The driver and passenger side seat belt buckles come loose when locked . Tt consumer states driver's side seat belt will no longer lock, passenger side sometimes comes unlocked while traveling over rough terrain. *Slc
Left side main frame member broken between axle/leaf spring assembly. *Dsh
Nissan Pickup: every year compared
All Pickup years1986 Nissan Pickup vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 Nissan Pickup | 9 | 0 | A | |
| 1986 Nissan Maxima | 63 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 1986 Nissan 300ZX | 59 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 1986 Nissan Stanza | 16 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 1986 Nissan 200SX | 11 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1986 Nissan Sentra | 6 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1986 Nissan 720 | 2 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 1986 Nissan Nissan Truck | 2 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1986 Nissan Pulsar | 2 | 0 | B | 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 1986 Nissan Pickup
Does the 1986 Nissan Pickup have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1986 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 1986 Nissan Pickup?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (2), electrical system (2), engine & cooling (1).
How many complaints has the 1986 Nissan Pickup had?
9 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on November 16, 1995 and the latest on August 13, 2002. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 1 injury and 0 deaths.
Is the 1986 Nissan Pickup a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 78 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 1986 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