1986 Nissan Pickup Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 22%of 9 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 electrical system of the 1986 Nissan Pickup, 22% of the 9 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, 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.
“Engine quits while driving and is extremely hard to start since fuel pump operation is sporatic. A new fuel pump, ignition switch, pump relay and fuse (all genuine Nissan parts) have been installed and problem still exists and is getting worse. The stalling problem has forced me to severely limit my driving to back roads.”
NHTSA complaint #712473, filed 1999-09Related service bulletins
- 10030165Apr 6, 2009Nissan: the 12 volt battery is an important part of the vehicle electrical system and is required to stay connected when the engine is running. To prevent damage to vehicle…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 1 | 8% |
| 1986 | 2 | 22% |
Other parts of the 1986 Nissan Pickup
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1986 Nissan Pickup
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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