MYRModel Year Report

1987 Nissan Pickup

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1987 Nissan Pickup
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:00:17.519Z

Only 5 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 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Nissan Pickup Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1987 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
1987: 5 complaints
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YearComplaints
19832
19843
19855
19869
19875
19889
198913
199014

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 5 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

TIRES

2 of 5 total reports mention: tires.

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1987 NISSAN PICKUP. THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH FIRESTONE FIREHAWK TIRES, SIZE 27X8.5R14 (N/A). WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE EXPLODED WITHOUT WARNING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120217

WE HAD A PRIOR INCIDENT WITH ONE OF THE FRONT TIRES. THE TIRE BECAME OUT OF ROUND, WHILE TRAVELLING AT SPEED, THE TIRE BEGAN TO BOUNCE. THE PROBLEM WAS NOT DUE TO OVER OR UNDERINFLATION. THE TIRE BECAME OUT OF ROUND.

NHTSA ODI report, 20001023

SEAT BELTS

1 of 5 total reports mentions: seat belts.

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BOTH FRONT PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR SPRING WEAK PURCHASE USED TRUCK ONLY HAD IT THREE MONTH. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950308

SEAT BELTS

1 of 5 total reports mentions: seat belts.

CRASH
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DURING FRONTAL IMPACT AT 25 TO 30MPH, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19970912

POWER TRAIN

1 of 5 total reports mentions: power train.

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SHIFTING PATTERN IS NOT VISIBLE "AT ALL TIMES" FOR MANUALLY SHIFTED VEHICLES AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 571.102 S3.2.

NHTSA ODI report, 20040706

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 19890523 — PE (closed 19890801)

LOSS OF STEERING

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1987 Nissan Pickup — pre-purchase inspection

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

FAQ

Is the 1987 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 1987 Nissan Pickup?

The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1987 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.