1990 Nissan Pickup Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 21%of 14 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1990 Nissan Pickup, 21% of the 14 complaints for this model year.
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.
“I am reporting a defect with the speedometer of my 1990 Nissan Pickup. I found that due to age that the speedometer needle droops down toward the face /dial of the speedometer and started rubbing. It made contact and stopped indicating at approx. 45 MPH the first time. This got my son a ticket. I didn't believe him when he told me he wasn't speeding until I got a ticket. This time the needle was stuck at approx. 37 MPH and wouldn't go any higher. I have cut the end of the needle off twice since then and it looks like it is getting ready to rub again. …”
NHTSA complaint #739974, filed 2001-01“Transmission hangs up in third gear when decelerating. Can not downshift out of third gear. Problem occurs only in cold weather. Dealer says he has no idea what causes this.”
NHTSA complaint #712541, filed 1999-09Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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