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1993 Nissan Pickup Problems, complaints & recalls

Owners have filed 43 complaints about the 1993 Nissan Pickup with NHTSA, most often about the wheels & tires (8) and the transmission & drivetrain (5). Those complaints describe 4 crashes, 5 fires, 4 injuries and 1 death. There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1994 has 72.

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FFar more problems than a typical Pickup year, for its age

#88 most complained-about 1993 vehicle

Complaints
43
Recalls
0
Crashes
4
Fires
5
Injuries
4
Deaths
1

Most common 1993 Nissan Pickup problems

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No recalls for the 1993 Nissan Pickup

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43 complaints about the 1993 Nissan Pickup

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Wheels & tires

Tires purchased on 6-23-2008 for my 1993 nissan truck have sidewall dry rot. The front drivers side has failed at 25,000 miles of usage. I have not taken back to see if they will replace the tire(s). The goodyear p205/75r14 95t alleg tires need to be recalled for failure of construction. *Tr

Filed Incident TiresNHTSA 10458097
Body, doors & structure

Tl* the contact owns a 1993 nissan king cab. While undergoing inspection, the contact was advised that the entire frame was rusted and exhibited several holes. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed Incident StructureNHTSA 10433711
Body, doors & structure

My chief complaint is on my 93 nissan hardbody pickup.Frame is severely rusted im a welder fabricator mechanic and had to box frob cab back to bumper in steal and put my own crossmember in it fell out. This is merely a bandaid. Truck has 251,990 miles and all original im 3rd owner truck is in great condition other than frame.This is an ongoing problem with these trucks seems mostly from 90 -97 my last 2 where 87 and 88 not to bad and one was from new york with the salt. I've owned the truck since 04-08 and checked...

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frame and was not bad at all then started to go down hill fast . Its unsafe to sell I have been taking care of it no one would buy it and I cant just go buy another truck im contracting now and it is a major tool. I also have pics of frame with bed off. *Tr

Filed Incident StructureNHTSA 10291798
Wheels & tires

Tl* the contact owns a 1993 nissan pickup with hancock tires h215/75/r14. The steel belts began seperating, which caused grooves in all four tires. He also noticed a leak in the driver-side front and passenger rear tires. The vehicle was taken to discount tires. The passenger rear tire was replaced. The manufacturer was notified, but he was referred back to the dealer that sold him the tires. The current mileage was 126,538. The failure mileage was approximately 122,000. The vehicle identification number was unavailable.

Filed Incident TiresNHTSA 10291623
Body, doors & structure

I own a 1993 nissan pickup and the frame behind the right front wheel has rusted to pieces I have had it welded but no frame after 16 yrs. Should be that bad. *Tr

Filed Incident StructureNHTSA 10261888
Electrical system

Consumer alternator bolts were out an 1 1/2 inch. The ground wire from the alternator had not been hooked to the frame of the vehicle. *Ts the consumer stated the establishment he took his vehicle to, performed unsatisfactory work. After leaving the establishment, the consumer began experiencing more problems with the vehicle. *Jb

Filed Electrical systemNHTSA 10149719
Transmission & drivetrain

When slowing down and trying to down shift after exiting an interstate, I find that the clutch pedal is completely depressed (bottomed out) unexpectedly, resulting in inability to down shift or move gear shift to neutral. This happens intermittently and without warning. This has happened several time over a period of one year. *Nm

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 10147160
Electrical systemFire

I drove somewhere, parked the truck and I smelled something burning and saw smoke coming from under the hood. I asked someone if they had a fire extinguisher and they did. I opened the hood and the guy used the fire extinguisher to put the fire out. It started in the wiring harness under the hood. More specifically, there is a resistor and a capacitor coming out of the wiring harness (near the driver-side headlight / distributor coil area) that was on fire. I don't know how many nissan trucks have this defect, but that's for nissan and the government to keep track of. I would also like to know, how many electrical / wiring harness fires have to occur before a recall is in order? *Jb

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10136842
SteeringFuel systemFire

I had a 1993 nissan ex cab p/u standard with a/c and power steering and I had a problem with the injectors staying on with the key off and would fill the engine full of gas. Needless to say it burnt up one day and the place where it burnt said for me to get it out of there before they towed it so it ended up in the scrap yard. *Ak

Filed Incident Steering · Fuel system, gasolineNHTSA 10046019
Fuel system

The fuel sender corroded and caused fuel to leak from the vehicle (nissan king cab). *Ak *scc *nlm

Filed Fuel system, gasolineNHTSA 10026704
Wheels & tires

I purchased viper p22570s14 in late 99. Between dec 02 and jun 03 I have had 3 separations/blowouts & 1 large bulge with steel showing. The 3 blowouts occurred at highway speeds, but luckily no accidents or injuries, just high heartbeats. I still have 2 of the tires in my possession. What options if any do I have in this situation? Thanks for any info. Jsc. *Nlm

Filed Incident TiresNHTSA 10023288
Fuel system

Gas gauge is defective it is not reading properly. *Ts

Filed Incident Fuel system, otherNHTSA 10001852
Wheels & tires

Complete tire size 31x10.50R15lt. Front tire tread separated while on the interstate pulling a trailor. Nearly flipped the vehicle over trying to stop.*Ak (dot number: vd60at4435 tiresize: 31x10.50R1)

Filed Incident TiresNHTSA 750411
Wheels & tires

Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 70mph on highway and there was noise. Rear right tire tread separated, and was slapping up against tire. Firestone #atx tires, size 31x10r15 . There were no injuries. *Ak

Filed Incident TiresNHTSA 867842
Wheels & tires

Firestone stated that problem was unique, had never happened before and that there was no warranty on tire. They paid me $100 replacement cost. *Ak( dot number: vo66 atx 4 )

Filed Incident TiresNHTSA 727765
Fuel system

When driving vehicle cut off without prior warning, coming to a dead stop due to fuel pump malfunctioning. Also, this was the second fuel pump replaced. Please provide any further details. *Ak

Filed Fuel system, gasolineNHTSA 866359
Engine & cooling

Exaust manifold ) in this vehicle as well as the maxima and pathfinder have been redesigned. However , the problem with earlier year vehicles has not been addressed. I know of 6 other owners that have had this same problem. I was advised by the dealer that the replacement bolts were much stronger. They lasted 10,000 miles. This is a well cared for vehicle in like new condition. Photos of the replacement of the manifold bolts at the dealership are available and can be provided in pdf format for your viewing. A...

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random check of any dealership records will additionally help identify this problem with these models. I was removed from this vehicle in the winter of 99 by a trucker after stopping and sleeping in this vehicle at a rest stop on return from a ski trip. These vehicles should be recalled. Please contact me for any additional information required. *Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 724842
Engine & cooling

Timing belt slack adjuster pivot bolt backed out hitting the guide when caused the timing chain to break also causing damage to the valve and valve plate. *Mjs

Filed Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 550426
SteeringCrash

While driving steering gear snapped, causing no steering ability at all which resulted in a crash. Dealer will replaced the steering gear box. Please provide further information. *Ak

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 852720
Engine & cooling

Right side of exhaust manifold leaking. Two studs broken off. Checked right side and found one broken stud, not leaking yet. I talked with two dealers, a parts distributor, and a owner of a 1989 pathfinder (same engine) and they all confirmed that this was a typical problem with this engine. I had the exhauset gaskets and studs replaced on both sides. ($ 856.75) This vehicle has been very well maintained and there is no reason why the exhaust studs should be failing at only 70,000+ miles. The service writer...

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informed me that they replaced the studs with "new & improved" studs. This would indicate to me that the original design was faulty. Neither dealer contacted mentioned any factory assistance available. There is a service bulletin out on this item ((fc0009202)

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 711699
Brakes

At appoximately 40 mph, vehicle experiences extended stopping distance. The dealer has not been contacted. *Yc

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulicNHTSA 843635
Electrical systemFire

Vehicle fire due to electrical wiring failure in the dashboard.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 535522
Electrical systemFire

An electrical fire started in the dashboard on the passenger's side. The entire compartment was destroyed by fire.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 534927
Suspension

Front end began makeing noise when making turns and shifting gears. Owner noticed that one bolt was missing from the front stabilizer bar and other three were close to falling off. Hand tightened and drove to dealer. Continued to make noise, so it was returned to dealer. Found the bolts on the steering cross member to be loose. Clunking noise returned. Inspection found that one of the nuts on the cross member had stripped out and had to be replace. Nissan service dept. Mentioned that they had had similar problems.

Filed Incident SuspensionNHTSA 532838
Brakes

When the emergency is hitched up to be in operation the regular brakes ar inoperable, causing the front driver's wheel to lock up. The dealer has been notified. *Ak

Filed Service brakes, hydraulicNHTSA 817646

Nissan Pickup: every year compared

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
19951370125Body, doors & structureF
199472052Body, doors & structureF
199343045Wheels & tiresF
199132071Seats & seat beltsF
199021220Seats & seat beltsD
198914120Seats & seat beltsD
All Pickup years

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Does the 1993 Nissan Pickup have any recalls?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1993 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 1993 Nissan Pickup?

By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the wheels & tires (8), transmission & drivetrain (5), seats & seat belts (5).

How many complaints has the 1993 Nissan Pickup had?

43 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on January 5, 1995 and the latest on May 11, 2012. Of these, 4 describe a crash and 5 a fire, and together they report 4 injuries and 1 death.

Is the 1993 Nissan Pickup a reliable vehicle?

Its Safety Index is 19 out of 100 (grade F: far 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.

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What should I do if my 1993 Nissan Pickup has a problem?

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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

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