- The problem
- Certain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
- The risk
- Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
- The fix
- Ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. The recall began on july 1, 2006. Owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211.
Vehicle safety record
1988 Nissan Pickup Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 9 complaints about the 1988 Nissan Pickup with NHTSA, most often about the seats & seat belts (6) and the transmission & drivetrain (2). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in May 2006 for the exterior lighting. For comparison, the 1987 has 5 and the 1989 has 14.
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AFar fewer problems than a typical Pickup year, for its age
#82 most complained-about 1988 vehicle
- Complaints
- 9
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1988 Nissan Pickup problems
Share of all 9 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1988 Nissan Pickup recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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9 complaints about the 1988 Nissan Pickup
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Tire faillure, sidewall separation driving approximately 60-65 mph on highway. I have taken pictures of failed tire that can be emailed if requested.
There is something defective with the starter and flywheel mechanism of my 1988, 4 cycle., Automatic transmission, nissan pkup truck. The starter and the fly wheel has been replaced twice, and it has gone out again. This will make the third time that this has happened, and it is clearly some sort of defect. I am really upset because, it has cost me a lot of money in repairs over time. I bought this truck new back in 1988, and it has been nothing but trouble. The first incident happened at approx. 5000 Miles,...
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and the dealer did nothing to help remedy the problem. They were very rude, and told me that the truck was mine. The dealership moved or went out of business since then, and I have been stuck with this lemon for years. It has been really frustrating since I didn't know who to contact to remedy the problem. I was advised by a friend to file a complaint with your office. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. *Tr
Speedometer pointer curved making the speedometer to be inoperative, apparently as a result of temperature in the state where the consumer lives.*Nlm
Contacted local nissan dealer (connell 510-893-9111) 11/21/2001 for repair, no repair as of 12/26/2001. Both driver and passenger seatbelts are broken.*Ak
Passive restraints: seat belt on driver's side is broken. Received notice from nissan ,campaign #95-v-103-002 in 1993. Called and made an appointment, didn't have part. Work has not been done because they didn't have part when he called. *Ak
SEAT BELT BUCKLES FAILED.
Vehicles driver side seat belt buckle broke and became inoperative. Tt
Seat beat buckle replaced due to buckle locking and not unlatching when release button is pushed. Tt
Driver seat belt buckle broke, therefore seatbelt inoperative. Tt
Nissan Pickup: every year compared
All Pickup years1988 Nissan Pickup vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 Nissan Pickup | 9 | 1 | A | |
| 1988 Nissan Maxima | 60 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1988 Nissan Sentra | 38 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1988 Nissan 300ZX | 25 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 1988 Nissan Pathfinder | 17 | 2 | A | Compare |
| 1988 Nissan 200SX | 8 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 1988 Nissan Stanza | 6 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1988 Nissan Pulsar | 6 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 1988 Nissan D21 | 1 | 1 | 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 1988 Nissan Pickup
Does the 1988 Nissan Pickup have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1988 Nissan Pickup: exterior lighting (May 2006). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1988 Nissan Pickup?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the seats & seat belts (6), transmission & drivetrain (2), wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 1988 Nissan Pickup had?
9 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on March 1, 1995 and the latest on March 29, 2010. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1988 Nissan Pickup a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 80 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 1988 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