Tl* the contact owns a 1987 nissan pickup. The vehicle was equipped with firestone firehawk tires, size 27x8.5R14 (n/a). While driving approximately 45 mph, the rear driver's side tire exploded without warning. The contact maneuvered to the side of the road cautiously where the tire was replaced with a new tire. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The dot number was vdk64ra488. The vin and the failure mileage was unavailable.
Vehicle safety record
1987 Nissan Pickup Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 1987 Nissan Pickup with NHTSA, most often about the seats & seat belts (2) and the wheels & tires (2). Those complaints describe 1 crash. There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1986 has 9 and the 1988 has 9.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Pickup year, for its age
#94 most complained-about 1987 vehicle
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1987 Nissan Pickup problems
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No recalls for the 1987 Nissan Pickup
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1987 Nissan Pickup. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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5 complaints about the 1987 Nissan Pickup
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Shifting pattern is not visible "at all times" for manually shifted vehicles as required by fmvss 571.102 S3.2. A petition for rule making, defect, and non-compliance orders was filed 3/1/04(certified delivery 3/9/04)with no response from the administrator. *Jb
We had a prior incident with one of the front tires. The tire became out of round, while travelling at speed, the tire began to bounce. The problem was not due to over or underinflation. The tire became out of round. The same problem happened with the most recent tire. It shook for a second or so before it lost its outer tread. I suffered the same thing as many of the tires currently on recall. The tires on my truck where purchased new, not used and where not retreads. I have filed a claim with firestone but would like to document that I have also filed one with your department.*Ak (dot number: vdk6axc066 tiresize: 27x8.5X14)
During frontal impact at 25 to 30mph, the driver's side seat belt did not lock. *Ak
Both front passenger and driver side seat belt retractor spring weak purchase used truck only had it three month. Tt
Nissan Pickup: every year compared
All Pickup years1987 Nissan Pickup vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 Nissan Pickup | 5 | 0 | A | |
| 1987 Nissan Maxima | 178 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 1987 Nissan Sentra | 38 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1987 Nissan 300ZX | 28 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 1987 Nissan Stanza | 21 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 1987 Nissan Pathfinder | 19 | 2 | A | Compare |
| 1987 Nissan 200SX | 13 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 1987 Nissan Gxe Van | 4 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 1987 Nissan Pulsar | 3 | 1 | F | 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 1987 Nissan Pickup
Does the 1987 Nissan Pickup have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1987 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 1987 Nissan Pickup?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the seats & seat belts (2), wheels & tires (2), transmission & drivetrain (1).
How many complaints has the 1987 Nissan Pickup had?
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on March 8, 1995 and the latest on February 17, 2012. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1987 Nissan Pickup a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 90 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 1987 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