- The problem
- On certain light duty trucks, the passenger seat belt may have the incorrect seat belt anchor installed.
- The risk
- In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the passenger seat frame/anchor, if necessary. Owner notification began october 20, 2003. Owners should contact nissan diesel at 1-972-756-5500.
Vehicle safety record
2003 UD UD1800CS Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2003 UD UD1800CS have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in June 2003 for the anchorage.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical UD1800CS year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2003 UD UD1800CS recalls 2
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
- On certain medium duty trucks, the drive shaft connecting the transmission to the rear differential is comprised of two or three individual sub-sections bolted together. One end of each individual sub-section contains a flange yoke supporting a universal joint. The flange yoke on one or more individual sub-sections could develop a crack in the shoulder supporting the universal joint.
- The risk
- This condition could increase the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the drive shaft sub-section. Owner notification began may 5, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact nissan diesel at 1-972-756-5500.
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UD UD1800CS: every year compared
All UD1800CS years2003 UD UD1800CS vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 UD UD1800CS | 0 | 2 | D | |
| 2003 UD UD1200 | 1 | 2 | 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 2003 UD UD1800CS
Does the 2003 UD UD1800CS have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2003 UD UD1800CS: anchorage (June 2003); driveshaft (January 2003). 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 2003 UD UD1800CS had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2003 UD UD1800CS a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 26 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical UD UD1800CS 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 2003 UD UD1800CS 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