MYRModel Year Report

1986 Nissan Pickup

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1986 Nissan Pickup
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:00:20.462Z

Only 9 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 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Nissan Pickup Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1986 highlighted. 1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 3 complaints 1984 1985: 5 complaints 1985 1986: 9 complaints 1986 1987: 5 complaints 1987 1988: 9 complaints 1988 1989: 13 complaints 1989 1990: 14 complaints 1990
1986: 9 complaints
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YearComplaints
19832
19843
19855
19869
19875
19889
198913
199014

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 9 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

STRUCTURE

2 of 9 total reports mention: structure.

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LEFT SIDE MAIN FRAME MEMBER BROKEN BETWEEN AXLE/LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY. *DSH

NHTSA ODI report, 19960314

TRAILER HITCHES

1 of 9 total reports mentions: trailer hitches.

TIRES

1 of 9 total reports mentions: tires.

SEAT BELTS

1 of 9 total reports mentions: seat belts.

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THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLES COME LOOSE WHEN LOCKED . TT CONSUMER STATES DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NO LONGER LOCK, PASSENGER SIDE SOMETIMES COMES UNLOCKED WHILE TRAVELING OVER ROUGH TERRAIN. *SLC

NHTSA ODI report, 19951127

POWER TRAIN

1 of 9 total reports mentions: power train.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1986 Nissan Pickup — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for structure issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for trailer hitches issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1986 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 1986 Nissan Pickup?

The most-reported component is structure:frame and members, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1986 Nissan Pickup have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.