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Nissan Pickup Suspension problems by year

16 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Nissan Pickup's suspension. Broken springs, struts, control arms, ball joints, noises and alignment that won't hold.

Suspension complaints by model year

YearSuspension complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
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Latest Pickup suspension complaints

1995 Nissan PickupSuspensionBody, doors & structure

The entire frame of the 1995 nissan hardbody pickup is rusting apart, this is the second truck of this type ive owned and have had this problem. It is no longer deemed safe by mechanics to meet n.C.D.M.V. Inspection standards . The problem is from the same as the nissan frontier trucks recalled, coil rolled frame and no drainage for water, mud, salt etc on the bottom of the frame. The vehicle is a total loss x2 since this is the second nissan I have owned. Thanks.

Filed Incident Suspension · StructureNHTSA 11062746
1994 Nissan PickupSuspensionBody, doors & structure

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

Filed Incident Suspension · StructureNHTSA 10479290
1991 Nissan PickupSuspension

This truck has 18300 orig miles the frame is rotted so bad that it is ready to break in half. I googled this and found many other pickups and pathfinders that use the same frame assy also rotted badly . This seems to be the same as toyota. Can someone please contact me on this. [[redacted]] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6). *Tr

Filed Incident SuspensionNHTSA 10466865
1994 Nissan PickupSuspensionBody, doors & structure

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

Filed Incident Suspension · StructureNHTSA 10454330
1990 Nissan PickupSuspensionBody, doors & structure

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

Filed Incident Suspension · StructureNHTSA 10434875
1995 Nissan PickupSuspensionBrakesFuel systemBody, doors & structure

The entire undercarriage and frame is rusted out. I have had to replace the gasoline lines, the brake lines and the power steering lines. The frame is totally rusted out and can not pass inspection. Every component under the vehicle is dangerously rusted and frail. Both front and rear bumpers are also falling off. Also everything in the front of the vehicle is disintegrating. I have called numerous agencies, including nissan, both dealerships and their headquarters, inquiring about recalls due to the rusted out...

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frame issues and get nowhere. They deny any problem exists. I understand that toyota has acknowledged a similar issue and has taken extreme actions to buy back or repair the affected vehicles. *Tr

Filed Incident Suspension · Parking brake · Fuel system, gasoline · StructureNHTSA 10286046
1994 Nissan PickupSteeringSuspensionFuel systemTransmission & drivetrain

Due to the design of ball joints/tie rods wear out, causing tire to wear more frequently. Also a noise in the fuel tank, and axle bearing squeals. Please provide further information.*Ak

Filed Incident Steering · Suspension · Fuel system, gasoline · Power trainNHTSA 872981
1993 Nissan PickupSuspension

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
1995 Nissan PickupSuspensionFuel systemTransmission & drivetrainWheels & tires

Took vehicle to dealer for an oil change and the tires in front were bald; so dealer replaced the tires with new tires. This was when the vehicle was at 8000 miles. Noticed that at 15000 miles the new replacement tires had start wearing out, and the dealerr said that they will not fix them this time. Consumer wants to know why his tires are wearing out so fast at low mileage. *Akthe alignment has been adjusted severla times but the tires continue to wear prematurely (not tire info was given), the front end...

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sticks/locks up when making full turns in 4 wheel drive, the fuel economy is low, the ashtray falls out of the dashboard, the truck slides sideways when stopping on icy roads, the speedometer failed. *Nlm

Filed Incident Suspension · Fuel system, gasoline · Power train · Tires · Unknown or otherNHTSA 816111
1995 Nissan PickupSuspension

Front alignment failed 6 times, causing premature tire wear.

Filed Incident SuspensionNHTSA 516629
1991 Nissan PickupSuspension

Broken spring leaf punctured a hole in gas tank. *Ak

Filed Incident SuspensionNHTSA 514785
1993 Nissan PickupSteeringSuspension

Wheel spindle undersize, causing it to heat up/expand when travelling any distance, wheel bearings expand more, causing them to turn on spindle creating hissing sound.

Filed Incident Steering · SuspensionNHTSA 504049
1991 Nissan PickupSuspension

The rear leaf spring broke two times consumer is going to replace for the third time . Tt

Filed SuspensionNHTSA 977350

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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