1988 Nissan Pickup Problems
- Complaints
- 9filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 162,700miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1988 Nissan Pickup (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 1988 Nissan Pickup. The part named most often is seat belts, with 6 complaints (67% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (2) and tires (1). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 162,700 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 3 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Seat belts6 67%
- Tires1 11%
Example complaints
Seat belts: “Passive restraints: seat belt on driver's side is broken. Received notice from Nissan ,campaign #95-v-103-002 in 1993. Called and made an appointment, didn't have part. Work has not been done because they didn't have part when he called.”
NHTSA complaint #812817, filed 1997-06Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 137,700 and 187,700 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1988 Nissan Pickup in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA investigations
- PE89123Loss of steeringClosed · May 23, 1989
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 3 on record; the latest 3 are shown.
- 10031305Sep 30, 2010Tires. Nissan: tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) warning light on/flashing. No models or model years listed. *pe updated on 08-11-2011.
- 10032506Sep 13, 2010Equipment. Nissan: vent control valve replacement. When replacing the evap canister vent control valve for reason: use the one listed on page 2; for vent control valve replacement procedure, refer to the…
- 10030165Apr 6, 2009Electrical system. Nissan: 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 electronic components…
Other model years of the Nissan Pickup
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 14 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1989 | 13 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1988 | 9 | 162,700 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1987 | 5 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1986 | 9 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1985 | 5 | 129,751 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1988 Nissan Pickup have?
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 1988 Nissan Pickup as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1988 Nissan Pickup is reported most often?
Seat belts is named most often, in 6 complaints (67% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 2.
Has the 1988 Nissan Pickup been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1988 Nissan Pickup reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 162,700 miles and the middle half falls between 137,700 and 187,700 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.