MYRModel Year Report

1989 Nissan Pickup

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1989 Nissan Pickup
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:00:16.704Z

Only 13 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 13 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, 1989 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
1989: 13 complaints
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YearComplaints
19832
19843
19855
19869
19875
19889
198913
199014

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 13 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SEAT BELTS

7 of 13 total reports mention: seat belts.

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NO. 521 SEAT BELTS WILL LATCH, BUT IF YOU HAPPEN TO BEND OVER OR MOVE AROUND TOO MUCH THEY UNLATCH. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950221

SEAT BELTS

1 of 13 total reports mentions: seat belts.

CRASH INJURY DEATH
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WHILE TRAVELLING AT 70MPH ON DRY PAVEMENT THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A SLIDE, IMPACT, AND FLIPPED OVER. SHOULDER BELT CAME LOOSE, AND DRIVER WAS KILLED WHEN THROWN OUT OF THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 19981109

SEAT BELTS

1 of 13 total reports mentions: seat belts.

SEAT BELTS

1 of 13 total reports mentions: seat belts.

CRASH INJURY DEATH
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ON 5/24/1998 MY 16 YR OLD SON WAS DRIVING TO CHURCH AT 9:30AM THAT SUNDAY MORNING WHEN HE WAS GOING AROUND A CURVE, HIS RIGHT FRONT TIRE WENT OFF THE ROAD, HE OVER CORRECTED WHEN TRYING TO BRING TRUCK TIRE BACK ON ROAD, TRUCK WENT OUT OF CONTROL,...

NHTSA ODI report, 20010323

POWER TRAIN

1 of 13 total reports mentions: power train.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19890523 — PE (closed 19890801)

LOSS OF STEERING

R 20060701 — exterior lighting

CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE N

Remedy: CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.

Campaign 06E049000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1989 Nissan Pickup — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (7 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).
  • Verify recall 06E049000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1989 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 1989 Nissan Pickup?

The most-reported component is seat belts:front:buckle assembly, accounting for 54% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1989 Nissan Pickup have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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