- The problem
- Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." These lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
- The risk
- Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on may 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
Vehicle safety record
1990 Nissan Pickup Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 21 complaints about the 1990 Nissan Pickup with NHTSA, most often about the seats & seat belts (10) and the transmission & drivetrain (5). Those complaints describe 2 crashes, 5 injuries and 1 death. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in April 2009 for the exterior lighting. For comparison, the 1989 has 14 and the 1991 has 32.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Pickup year, for its age
#79 most complained-about 1990 vehicle
- Complaints
- 21
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 2
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 5
- Deaths
- 1
Most common 1990 Nissan Pickup problems
Share of all 21 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1990 Nissan Pickup recalls 2
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
- 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.
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21 complaints about the 1990 Nissan Pickup
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Frame side rails on truck near rear suspension are corroded and falling apart. Last years safety inspection, it was noted. This year , rusted through side wall and part of bottom on drivers side. Passenger side not rusted through yet. No recall for frame repair found on manufacturer's site. *Tr
Front service brake metal brake line rusted through causing complete failure of front braking system. This is the coiled line that runs from master cylinder to distribution block. *Tr
I am reporting a defect with the speedometer of my 1990 nissan pickup. I found that due to age that the speedometer needle droops down toward the face /dial of the speedometer and started rubbing. It made contact and stopped indicating at approx. 45 Mph the first time. This got my son a ticket. I didn't believe him when he told me he wasn't speeding until I got a ticket. This time the needle was stuck at approx. 37 Mph and wouldn't go any higher. I have cut the end of the needle off twice since then and it looks like it is getting ready to rub again. I hope that this will make owners aware of this problem and may prevent them from getting a speeding ticket..Detnegr t ag a. *Ak
Consumer was driving out of the parking lot, went to make right turn, and steering wheel wouldn't turn. Consumer hit a parked car. An independent mechanic told consumer that vehicle needed a steering gear box. *Ak
Paula orderd that this truck was put on the road after cds (mechanics) told her its not road worthy. No safety defect mentione din summary. *Ak
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Transmission hangs up in third gear when decelerating. Can not downshift out of third gear. Problem occurs only in cold weather. Dealer says he has no idea what causes this.
While driving vehicle about 30 mph engine shut down or stalled on the high way without a warning. Dealer was contacted. *Ak
SEAT BELTS REPAIRED PRIOR TO RECALL .
SPEEDOMETER FAILED.
Seat belts failed in accident, resulting in injuries and one fatality.
Front seat belt release button recall repairs refused due to unavailability of parts.
The driver's side seat belt buckle will not latch, received recall after having replaced buckle . Please describe . *Ak
SEAT BELT FAILURE.
Speedometer needle has melted because of heat and you do not get an accurate reading of the speed you are traveling.*Ak consumer feels the needle should be metal and not plastic. *Slc
Dealership is not answering letter for recall and hung up on the consumer. Consumer states he does not own nor has he ever owned this vehicle.*Jb
Truck was in an accident and driver seat belt failed consumer hit the steering wheel truck was totaled. Tt
Driver/passenger side failed to proper retain occupants. Seatbelts replaced. Tt
4X4 transfer case design causes metal particles to get caught inside transmission coolant line, preventing radiator cooler from plugging. *Skd
The front seat belt buckle is hard to lock and to keep locked, sometimes it pops out of seat belt buckle # tk 521. Tt
Drivers side shoulder harness seatbelt buckle will not fasten due to chips pieces of release button on buckle. (Tk810820) please describe details. Tt
Nissan Pickup: every year compared
All Pickup years1990 Nissan Pickup vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 Nissan Pickup | 21 | 2 | D | |
| 1990 Nissan Maxima | 107 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 1990 Nissan 240SX | 43 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 1990 Nissan Pathfinder | 40 | 2 | B | Compare |
| 1990 Nissan Sentra | 39 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 1990 Nissan Stanza | 37 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 1990 Nissan 300ZX | 19 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 1990 Nissan Axxess | 10 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 1990 Nissan 720 | 1 | 0 | A | 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 1990 Nissan Pickup
Does the 1990 Nissan Pickup have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1990 Nissan Pickup: exterior lighting (April 2009); 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 1990 Nissan Pickup?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the seats & seat belts (10), transmission & drivetrain (5), engine & cooling (3).
How many complaints has the 1990 Nissan Pickup had?
21 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on April 14, 1995 and the latest on November 8, 2011. Of these, 2 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 5 injuries and 1 death.
Is the 1990 Nissan Pickup a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 31 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 1990 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