1983 Nissan Pickup
Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1983: 2 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1984 | 3 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1986 | 9 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1988 | 9 |
| 1989 | 13 |
| 1990 | 14 |
Known problem areas
Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Seats
1 of 2 total reports mentions: seats.
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Bucket seat anchors screws have failed, seat will move rearward by itself. Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-06-22
Exterior lighting
1 of 2 total reports mentions: exterior lighting, most commonly citing headlights.
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I find that the types of headlights currently in use on most vehicles are far brighter than headlights that were in use in the 1970's and 80's.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-06-18
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1983 Nissan Pickup — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Seats: 1 report on file for this year.
- Exterior lighting: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 1983 Nissan Pickup reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 1983 Nissan Pickup?
- The most-reported component is seats, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1983 Nissan Pickup have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.