- 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
1990 Nissan Van Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1990 Nissan Van have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 5 recalls, the latest in May 1995 for the buckle assembly.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Van year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1990 Nissan Van recalls 5
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
- The problem
- Engine compartment fires and other thermal incidents have occurred on vehicles which had received all of the remedies provided by a previous safety-related recall (nhtsa campaign no. 93V036000). The fires are attributed to errors in installing the remedy specified in the recall.
- The risk
- If the remedy specified for recall 93v036000 was not performed correctly or the vehicle has not received the remedy, a fire could occur.
- The fix
- Nissan will offer to repurchase these vehicles from the owners. The vehicles will then be destroyed. For owners that decline the repurchase offer nissan will provide a reinspection of their vehicle, free of charge, to confirm the prior recall was completed properly. Also, nissan will perform any recall-related repairs that may be needed at no charge to the owner.
- The problem
- Nissan has made a preliminary determination that a defect exists in engine compartment component(s) that may fail due to the engine compartment heat.
- The risk
- The undetermined engine compartment component(s) cancause an engine compartment fire, resulting in possible injury to vehicleoccupants.
- The fix
- Dealers will install a new design cooling system including the fan belts, radiator, water pump, alternator, freeze plug shields, and associated hoses. The remedy will also include a new auxiliary electric fan and power steering fluid cooler. To complete the remedy, a warning system to monitor cooling system performance will be installed to detect potential engine overheating.
- The problem
- The cooling system hoses deteriorate and fail because of inadequate heat resistance. Failure first occurs at the clamp connections, causing coolant fluid to be leaked or sprayed onto the engine compartment components.
- The risk
- If the vehicle is operated with a low coolant level, thecooling system temperature and pressure would rise very quickly. Coolantreaching the hot exhaust manifold can ignite and cause an engine compartmentfire.
- The fix
- Replace the defective cooling system hoses with improved heat resistant hoses, modify the coolant recovery system to prevent sudden increases in cooling system temperature and pressure, and replace engine compartment components which may have been damaged or would deteriorate with time.
- The problem
- Power steering hoses may leak fluid that can spread to the exhaust manifold.
- The risk
- Under certain conditions, the manifold may become hotenough to ignite the power steering fluid and result in an engine compartmentfire.
- The fix
- Install new heat resistant power steering hoses. Also, install new fan coupling to increase air flow volume through engine compartment and replace any other damaged components.
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Nissan Van: every year compared
All Van years1990 Nissan Van vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 Nissan Van | 0 | 5 | C | |
| 1990 Nissan Maxima | 107 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 1990 Nissan 240SX | 43 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 1990 Nissan Pathfinder | 40 | 2 | B | Compare |
| 1990 Nissan Sentra | 39 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 1990 Nissan Stanza | 37 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 1990 Nissan Pickup | 21 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 1990 Nissan 300ZX | 19 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 1990 Nissan Axxess | 10 | 0 | - | 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 1990 Nissan Van
Does the 1990 Nissan Van have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 1990 Nissan Van: buckle assembly (May 1995); hoses / lines / piping / fittings (February 1994); hoses / lines / piping / fittings (March 1993); hoses / lines / piping / fittings (December 1991) and more. 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 1990 Nissan Van had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1990 Nissan Van a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as 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 1990 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