- 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
1989 Nissan Pickup Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 14 complaints about the 1989 Nissan Pickup with NHTSA, most often about the seats & seat belts (10) and the transmission & drivetrain (1). Those complaints describe 2 crashes, 3 injuries and 2 deaths. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in May 2006 for the exterior lighting. For comparison, the 1988 has 9 and the 1990 has 21.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Pickup year, for its age
#75 most complained-about 1989 vehicle
- Complaints
- 14
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 2
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 3
- Deaths
- 2
Most common 1989 Nissan Pickup problems
Share of all 14 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1989 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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14 complaints about the 1989 Nissan Pickup
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
A seat belt was replaced under a recall several years ago. The new seat belt will suddenly unbuckle will driving down the road. The seat belts are under lifetime warranty but the dealer refuses to do anything do to the unability to repeat the problem.*Ak
CONSUMER IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE STARTER. *JG
On 5/24/1998 my 16 yr old son was driving to church at 9:30am that sunday morning when he was going around a curve, his right front tire went off the road, he over corrected when trying to bring truck tire back on road, truck went out of control, flipped several times and my son (greg dyal) was thrown from drivers side door when his seat belt he was wearing at the time came loose. I retained an attorney after I checked with nissan dealership & found out there were 2 recalls on this vehicle for the seatbelts....
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(Listed in your report on 10/20/1998 as nhtsa action # ea95007). My attorney hired a seatbelt specialists to come in & investigate ,which he did find evidence that my son was wearing his seatbelt at the time of the accident. I paid $1500 for this specialist. My son was thrown approx 80-90 feet from the vehicle. I came up on the accident w/in 5 minutes & my son was unconsious and barely alive. He died within 1 1/2 hrs at the hospital. Had he not been thrown from the vehicle, most likely he would've survived since the vehicle was barely damaged on his cab side. My attorney dragged his feet on this so long that I was told the 2 yr statue had ran out & there's nothing I can do now. I need some justification on this matter. The principal of the high school my son attended was the previous & only owner of this truck when he traded it in at the dealership where I worked at the time. How can I let nissan get away with this. There's not a day goes by that I dont cry cause I miss my son so much & he shouldn't have died in this accident. The previous owner said he never received notification of the recalls on the seatbelt or he would've had them fixed himself. Please help me in this matter. I don't know where else to turn. I also have a complaint with the nassau county, fl dot, because of the conditions of the road & the pot holes on the edge of the road and the narrowness of the road which helped cause the accident. Please respond & help me on this. Thank you.*Ak
I would have done something earlier, but did not ralize I had any recourse. The rubber seal is self explanitory, it started rotting after about 3-4 years. The other is the paint. All the paint on the top of the truck has flaked off, from the hood to the bed. The sides are fine. No safety defect listed in summary. *Ak
The seat belt assembly has already been replaced under a recall. The problem is that it seems to engage but doesn't, and then pops loose later. I think it performs better now than original did before replacement, but maybe I am just more careful about testing it. In any case, it still repeatedly fails to latch properly. *Ak
NO SUMMARY.
While travelling at 70mph on dry pavement the vehicle was involved in a slide, impact, and flipped over. Shoulder belt came loose, and driver was killed when thrown out of the vehicle. From the weight of the driver pulling against the seat belt, the door came open and driver fell out. Dealer was contacted and was unaware of the problem. Vehicle was totalled. Also, there was one minor injury. *Ak
The middle seat belt doesn't retract back. Please describe . *Ak
The drivers seat belt it opens while driving. Please describe. Tt
Drivers side seat belt made by takata is defective and has broken pieces in the inside. Tt
Driver seat belt buckle clicks as if it was locked, but with pressure seatbelt comes loose. Tt
Driver seatbelt buckle red button broke off in the buckle, causing it to malfunction, fished part out and by banging seat belt it can be used. Tt
No. 521 Seat belts will latch, but if you happen to bend over or move around too much they unlatch. Tt
INCORRECT SPEEDOMETER READINGS. *SKD
Nissan Pickup: every year compared
All Pickup years1989 Nissan Pickup vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 Nissan Pickup | 14 | 1 | D | |
| 1989 Nissan Maxima | 64 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 1989 Nissan Sentra | 42 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1989 Nissan 240SX | 36 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 1989 Nissan Pathfinder | 15 | 2 | A | Compare |
| 1989 Nissan Stanza | 10 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1989 Nissan 300ZX | 9 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1989 Nissan D21 | 4 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1989 Nissan Pulsar | 4 | 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 1989 Nissan Pickup
Does the 1989 Nissan Pickup have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1989 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 1989 Nissan Pickup?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the seats & seat belts (10), transmission & drivetrain (1), electrical system (1).
How many complaints has the 1989 Nissan Pickup had?
14 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on June 23, 1994 and the latest on May 14, 2002. Of these, 2 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 3 injuries and 2 deaths.
Is the 1989 Nissan Pickup a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 34 out of 100 (grade D: more 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 1989 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