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1994 Nissan Pickup Engine problems

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the 1994 Nissan Pickup's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 14% of all its complaints, most recently on September 10, 2012. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.

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10
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Engine complaints

Body, doors & structureEngine & cooling

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

Filed Incident Structure · EngineNHTSA 10474587
Engine & coolingBody, doors & structure

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

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · StructureNHTSA 10215331
Engine & coolingBody, doors & structure

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

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · StructureNHTSA 10215219
Engine & cooling

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

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10014225
Engine & cooling

Have had constant problem with exhaust leaks. Dealer denies safety issue/manufacturing defect exists.*Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 766738
Engine & cooling

Second occurrence of exhaust manifold leak due to broken bolts/studs. First occurrence was on passenger side manifold (repaired 3/98 @ 55028mi.) Causes loud engine noise and occasional smell of exhaust fumes. Nissan will not cover repair although tsb has been issued and numerous claims for this issue have been filed.*Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 731140
Engine & cooling

Timing belt guide went bad, eating up the timing belt cover, and causing oil leakage. Dealer has been notified, and is offering no help. *Ak *ml

Filed Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 858183
Engine & cooling

THE ENGINE STALLS WITHOUT WARNING.

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 517280
Engine & cooling

The engine blew up while driving and caused the vehicle to just quit. Please describe. Tt

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 975549
Engine & cooling

MAIN ENGINE BEARINGS FAILED. *SKD

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 479382

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