- The problem
- The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. These red plastic release buttons are marked "press." If a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly.
- The risk
- The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Owners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front safety belt buckles and carefully inspect the red release button for any breaks or cracks. They should ensure that both buckles are operating properly by inserting each latch plate into its buckle, tugging on the belt to make sure the latch is securely locked, and then pressing the release button. The latch plate should pop out of the buckle when the button is pressed. If either release button shows a sign of breaking or cracking or if either buckle fails to operate properly, owners should promptly contact their authorized dealer to schedule an appointment to have the buckle replaced or repaired free of charge.
Vehicle safety record
1989 Nissan Van Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1989 Nissan Van have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in May 1995 for the buckle assembly.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Van year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1989 Nissan Van recalls 1
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
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No complaints about the 1989 Nissan Van yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Nissan Van: every year compared
All Van years1989 Nissan Van vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 Nissan Van | 0 | 1 | A | |
| 1989 Nissan Maxima | 64 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 1989 Nissan Sentra | 42 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1989 Nissan 240SX | 36 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 1989 Nissan Pathfinder | 15 | 2 | A | Compare |
| 1989 Nissan Pickup | 14 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 1989 Nissan Stanza | 10 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1989 Nissan 300ZX | 9 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1989 Nissan D21 | 4 | 1 | C | 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 1989 Nissan Van
Does the 1989 Nissan Van have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1989 Nissan Van: buckle assembly (May 1995). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1989 Nissan Van had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1989 Nissan Van a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 92 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Nissan Van 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.
What should I do if my 1989 Nissan Van 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