1990 Nissan Pickup
Only 14 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 14 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 14
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1990
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1990: 14 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 14 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Seat belts
8 of 14 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing buckle assembly and webbing.
Show complaint excerpts
Seat belts failed in accident, resulting in injuries and one fatality.
NHTSA ODI report, 1997-07-17
Truck was in an accident and driver seat belt failed consumer hit the steering wheel truck was totaled. Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-05-16
Drivers side shoulder harness seatbelt buckle will not fasten due to chips pieces of release button on buckle. (Tk810820) please describe details.…
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-04-14
Engine and engine cooling
3 of 14 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline and exhaust system.
Power train
3 of 14 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing manual transmission and column shift.
Service brakes
1 of 14 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Parking brake
1 of 14 total reports mentions: parking brake, most commonly citing conventional.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2006-07-01Exterior lighting06E049000 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…
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.
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2009-05-11Exterior lighting09E012000 Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…
Remedy: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on May 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
Buy-smart checklist
1990 Nissan Pickup — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Seat belts: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 06E049000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 09E012000 · Exterior lighting
FAQ
- Is the 1990 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 1990 Nissan Pickup?
- The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 57% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1990 Nissan Pickup have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.