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Nissan Pulsar Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 19 owner complaints across 7 model years of the Nissan Pulsar (1983–1989). The most-complained-about year is 1988.

3
safety recalls, all years
19
owner complaints, all years
1984
year with most recalls
1988
year with most complaints

Pick your Nissan Pulsar model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1989 Nissan Pulsar04
1988 Nissan Pulsar16
1987 Nissan Pulsar13
1986 Nissan Pulsar02
1985 Nissan Pulsar02
1984 Nissan Pulsar21
1983 Nissan Pulsar11

What Nissan Pulsar owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA. The 1988 model year has the most, with 6.

All Nissan Pulsar recalls (3)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Nissan Pulsar, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Tank assembly (fuel system)

    NHTSA 87V191000 Reported 61,000 vehicles potentially affected NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    The soldered joint where inlet pipe attaches to the fuel tank may be cracked.

    Remedy: Replace fuel tank if there is seepage or crack.

    Model years: 1987, 1988

  2. Switch (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 85V021000 Reported 11,900 vehicles potentially affected NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Impure lubricating grease used in the headlight switches could contaminate one or more contact points. Operation of the headlights could be delayed or not light when the switch is turned on or when the dimmer switch is operated. Consequence of defect: loss of head lights while driving could result in a vehicle accident.

    Remedy: Replace headlight switch as necessary.

    Model years: 1984

  3. Latch (latches/locks/linkages)

    NHTSA 84V139000 Reported 86,000 vehicles potentially affected NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Due to improper operation of the secondary hood latch by owners using excessive force on the lever, the hood latch assembly may become damaged, resulting in separation of the secondary latch from the latch assembly.

    Remedy: The dealer will replace the hood latch assembly with one that will reduce the likelihood of abuse or improper operation, free of charge.

    Model years: 1983, 1984

Other Nissan models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.