1989 Nissan Pickup recalls
Problem: 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 not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Risk: Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Fix: 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.
27,176 units potentially affected · Full recall details →
Latest owner complaints
Seat Belts · May 14, 2002 · OK
A seat belt was replaced under a recall several years ago. The new seat belt will suddenly unbuckle will driving down the road. The seat belts are under lifetime warranty but the dealer refuses to do anything do to the unability to repeat the problem.*ak
Electrical System · Feb 19, 2002 · AR
Consumer is having problems with the starter. *jg
Power Train · Feb 19, 2002 · AR
Consumer is having problems with the transmission. *jg
Power Train · Feb 19, 2002 · AR
Consumer is having problems with the transmission. *jg
Seat Belts · Mar 13, 2001 · FL · crash · 2 injured
On 5/24/1998 my 16 yr old son was driving to church at 9:30AM that sunday morning when he was going around a curve, his right front tire went off the road, he over corrected when trying to bring truck tire back on road, truck went out of control, flipped several times and my son (greg dyal) was thrown from drivers side door when his seat belt he was wearing at the time came…
Unknown or Other · Jul 22, 2000 · TX
I would have done something earlier, but did not ralize I had any recourse. The rubber seal is self explanitory, it started rotting after about 3-4 years. The other is the paint. All the paint on the top of the truck has flaked off, from the hood to the bed. The sides are fine. No safety defect listed in summary. *ak
Seat Belts · Mar 22, 1999 · MD
The seat belt assembly has already been replaced under a recall. The problem is that it seems to engage but doesn't, and then pops loose later. I think it performs better now than original did before replacement, but maybe I am just more careful about testing it. In any case, it still repeatedly fails to latch properly. *ak
Unknown or Other · Feb 12, 1999 · TX
No summary.
Seat Belts · Nov 9, 1998 · FL · crash · 1 injured
While travelling at 70mph on dry pavement the vehicle was involved in a slide, impact, and flipped over. Shoulder belt came loose, and driver was killed when thrown out of the vehicle. From the weight of the driver pulling against the seat belt, the door came open and driver fell out. Dealer was contacted and was unaware of the problem. Vehicle was totalled. Also, there was…
Seat Belts · Apr 12, 1996 · NY
The middle seat belt doesn't retract back. Please describe . *ak
Seat Belts · Dec 1, 1995 · NY
The drivers seat belt it opens while driving. Please describe. Tt
Seat Belts · Apr 11, 1995 · MI
Drivers side seat belt made by takata is defective and has broken pieces in the inside. Tt
Frequently asked questions
Does the 1989 Nissan Pickup have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall covering the 1989 Nissan Pickup, the most recent one (06E049000) for exterior lighting. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 1989 Nissan Pickup?
Based on 13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most reported areas are seat belts (10), power train (2), unknown or other (2).
Have there been crashes or injuries linked to the 1989 Nissan Pickup?
Owners reported 2 crashes, 0 fires, 3 injuries and 2 deaths in complaints to NHTSA. These are unverified owner reports, not findings of fault.
Is NHTSA investigating the 1989 Nissan Pickup?
NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation that include this vehicle, most recently PE89123: Loss of steering.