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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

1990 Nissan Axxess Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
29%of 7 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1990 Nissan Axxess, 29% of the 7 complaints for this model year. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Without the key in the ignition, the vehicle will jump out of gear. On one occasion, vehicle began to roll backwards while consumer's children were entering vehicle, both of them sustained injuries.”

NHTSA complaint #800910, filed 1996-08

“A (4) year old child was able to move gear shift without key in ignition. Owners manual says must depress brake pedal, key in ignition or on accessory. Tt”

NHTSA complaint #977461, filed 1996-01

Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1990229%

Other parts of the 1990 Nissan Axxess

Engine cooling
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1990 Nissan Axxess

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology