I have a 1994 nissan pu d21 . I just noticed that the frame has a rusty hole on the frame at the front on the passenger side . For my safety and others I can't drive this truck . I hope nissan will pay attention this issue before someone get killed .
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1994 Nissan Pickup Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 72 complaints about the 1994 Nissan Pickup with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (25) and the engine & cooling (10). Those complaints describe 5 crashes, 2 fires and 11 injuries. There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1993 has 43 and the 1995 has 137.
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FFar more problems than a typical Pickup year, for its age
#59 most complained-about 1994 vehicle
- Complaints
- 72
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 5
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 11
- Deaths
- 0
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No recalls for the 1994 Nissan Pickup
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72 complaints about the 1994 Nissan Pickup
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners. Page 1 of 3.
Tl* the contact owns a 1994 nissan d21 equipped with 4 toyo eclipse tires, size: 195/75/r14. The contact was driving 65 mph when the steering wheel and the vehicle began to wobble. The vehicle was merged off the roadway and the contact noticed that the rear passenger's side tire was deformed. The tire was replaced with a spare. One week later, the contact heard a loud explosion and saw that the deformed tire blew from the spare tire cabin. The contact stated that the failure recurred on the driver's side rear tire...
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one year later. The tire manufacturer was notified of the incident. The approximate failure mileage of the vehicle was 90,000 and the approximate tire failure was 5,000. Updated 10/23/13*lj the consumer stated after experiencing two toyo tire failures, he went to the local toyo store. Where he informed them he had two defective tires and wanted them replaced. They inspected the tires, but they refused to replace them simply for defective or unsafe. They insisted his only option was to buy new tires. The consumer left the establishment. On sept 18, 2013 a third tire deformed while driving and the tire needed to be removed immediately. Updated 10/24/13
Frame broke loose in 7 spots once a week I was patching then I would find a new spot but now from is to soft to even put a jack under it to get the spare tire on I finally had to retire it. But this truck only has 81000 on it. *Tr
Nothing happened to me yet. But I've been reading reports of this frame rust the same way in other trucks. I think there's integrity issue with the frame nissan made. The rest of my truck is flawless no body rust. Was there a recall put out I just haven't heard of it? I just want to report it to make sure that nissan might be aware of the problem. *Tr
Tl* the contact owns a 1994 nissan king cab. The contact stated the frame was corroded. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who decided to replace the frame in order to remedy the problem. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 130,000 and the current mileage was 190,000. Updated 10/17/12 *cn updated 10/24/2012 *js
The frame section above the right rear front spring perch is cracked. Frame has holes on both sides near front suspension also. Unsafe to operate vehicle. *Tr
1994 Nissan pick up truck. Consumer writes in regards to it being unsafe to drive vehicle due to the frame rotting out *tgw
Tl* the contact owns a 1994 nissan pickup. The contact stated that after having the vehicle repaired for routine maintenance, he noticed that the frame was rusted. The dealer was notified and stated that there were no recalls or warranties for this failure. The manufacturer was also notified and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 120,000. The vin was unavailable.
Tl*the contact owns a 1994 nissan king cab. The contact stated that while having routine maintenance performed the mechanic advised him that the sub frame was severely covered with rust. They also advised him not to drive the vehicle due to the severity of the rust. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileage was approximately 225,000. The vin was unavailable.
The structural frame of the truck is rotting out in varying degrees throughout the truck. Creates a safety issue if in a vehicle accident the structural integrity of the truck may fail and cause a great deal of injury to the occupants of the vehicle. The rotting was not noticed (although it was frequently checked for) until the frame literally cracked open while it was sitting in the garage. *Tr
1994 Nissan pickup, rusted frame. Unsafe to drive but have no choice need to get to work. Nissan should be made to buy these vehicles back at a reasonable price. Toyota bought back there trucks with rotted frames. Hopefully I don't get hurt or moreso an innocent driver. *Tr
1994 Nissan ex 4x4 pickup truck bad frame rot. The truck would not pass inspection. *Tr
Tl*the contact owns a 1994 pick up. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic for service. The technician inspected underneath the vehicle and noticed severe frame damage. The frame exhibited holes and excessive rust corrosion from the inside to the exterior of the cab. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 110,000 and current mileage was 116,000. Updated 1/6/09 *cn updated 01/14/09. *Jb
I have a 1994 nissan truck, which I bought new. Truck runs great hardley and rust on body. I was driving truck on 11-19-2008 and heard a loud bang. Truck darted to the right and just about wrecked. I pulled over and looked under my truck. My front a-arm strut mount rusted and broke from my frame. Thankfully no one was killed or injured. I looked at my frame and the entire frame is rusted completely. Not just a spot here or there but entire frame is literally falling off the truck. I am to afraid to drive...
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truck and noone will repair due to condition of the frame. The truck had been well cared for and should not be rusted. I did some research and found thousands of people who have the same issue. It appears that toyota had the same problem and purchased their faulty trucks back. Nissan should do the same before more people are killed or injured from their faulty product. *Tr
I am an owner of a 1994 nissan pick up with serious frame problems. The frame is rusted in many places and unsafe to drive. After researching the problem it seems to be a recurring problem with nissan pick ups and pathfinders. *Tr
Dangerous rust on the frame. Only on the passenger side. Soon truck will be unable to pass inspection. *Tr
Tl*the contact owns a 1994 nissan pickup. Shortly after the vehicle was purchased, portions of the underbody frame rusted. The frame had been welded prior to the vehicle being purchased. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer and they stated that it was safe to drive. The failure mileage was 120,000 and current mileage was 130,000.
I took my 1994 nissan 4x4 pickup truck in for a water pump and exhaust system to a nissan dealer. I was told that they would not repair the truck because the frame is so rusted that it is unsafe to drive the truck. This vehicle has 118,000 miles and was not used for anything other then daily transportation to work and back home. *Tr
I have a 1994 nissan 4x4 pickup xe with 118,000 miles on it. I took it in to a nissan dealer because I needed a water pump and exhaust system repaired. I was informed by the dealer that they would not make the repair because the frame is rusted through on the left side of the truck and the truck is unsafe to drive. How can this be possible, this is not a truck that is used off road or for any 4x4 activities. I purchased a nissan because I was under the impression that a nissan will basically last forever. I...
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can not afford to buy another vehicle and feel that nissan should stand behind their product. I have never heard of such a thing in my life that the frame is rusted and unsafe to drive. *Tr
Tl*the contact owns a 1994 nissan pickup. On august 15, 2007, the vehicle was placed on a lift to replace the wheels when the vehicle's frame failed by the rear wheels. The contact has pictures. The power train was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 105,000.
For the past several years, I've had problems with the right taillight on my 1994 nissan pickup. I've tried to have it repaired on several occasions thus far it has been unsuccessful. I am not able to get my truck past state inspection because of this issue. In looking up recalls online, I noticed that there was a recall for taillight failure from 1995 forward and wanted to know if 1994 was also impacted. *Nm
I have a 1994 nissan xe pickup that has about 80% of the frame completely rusted through. This truck has always been garage kept. I have talked to several people on the internet and they have had the same problem. The story I got was that nissan was buying their steel from a different source than it normally did and that for those years (92-95 I think) the frames on the pickups and pathfinders rusted out within about 10 years. *Nm
Nhtsa needs to take a very hard look at the frames on nissan trucks from the early/mid 90's because the following problem could cause a fatality. My 1994 nissan pickup has failed virginia state inspection due to a severely rusted section of frame. According to the mechanic, the frame has rusted through from the inside and as a result an 8 inch crack has developed over the passenger side rear wheel area. The drivers side rear wheel area appears to be forming a similar crack as well. I live just outside of...
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washington dc (not a salt water climate) and I purchased the truck new in 1994. The truck has always been located in this area. Over the last few days I found several other instances on the internet where individuals have similar experiences with the pathfinder frames manufactured in this time period. Clearly, a 12 year old truck shouldn't have this kind of problem. I have no choice at this time but to scrap this vehicle because the repair costs would be prohibitive and there is a question of even getting someone to repair the rusted frame due to liability on the part of repairer. I have taken some pictures of the problem area(s). If nhtsa would like copies of these, please let me know.*Jb
BADLY RUSTED FRAME. *AK
1994 Nissan pickup with 3.5 V6 engine. Manifolds break loose. I've talked to a lot of people who have had the same problem. My mechanic sees it all the time. $2000 Dealer repair. Internet search shows many similar problems. Heavy fumes in cab of truck. Fire risk. *Nlm
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All Pickup years1994 Nissan Pickup vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 Nissan Pickup | 72 | 0 | F | |
| 1994 Nissan Quest | 170 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 1994 Nissan Altima | 116 | 4 | B | Compare |
| 1994 Nissan Sentra | 106 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1994 Nissan Pathfinder | 104 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 1994 Nissan Maxima | 92 | 5 | C | Compare |
| 1994 Nissan 300ZX | 4 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 1994 Nissan 240SX | 2 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1994 Nissan Van | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
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Questions about the 1994 Nissan Pickup
Does the 1994 Nissan Pickup have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1994 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 1994 Nissan Pickup?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (25), engine & cooling (10), wheels & tires (9).
How many complaints has the 1994 Nissan Pickup had?
72 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on November 18, 1994 and the latest on February 3, 2018. Of these, 5 describe a crash and 2 a fire, and together they report 11 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1994 Nissan Pickup a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 13 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.
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 1994 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