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1987 Nissan PulsarProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 1987 Nissan Pulsar, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints32 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Engine and engine cooling

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 30, 2002. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1987 Nissan Pulsar has problems

3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine and engine cooling11
Fuel system, gasoline10
Wheels10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1987 Nissan Pulsar recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Nissan.

Best & worst years

1987 vs. every other Pulsar year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Pulsar median. How we score

'83'84'85'86'87'88'89
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Pulsar owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY THE THERMOSTAT NEEDLE HAND WENT COMPLETELY UP. THEN STATED THE VEHICLE BEGAN SMOKING AND THEY PULLED OVER. CONSUMER OPENED THE HOOD AND A FIRE BROKE OUT, CAUSING INJURIES TO HER BACK AND HAIR, CONSUMER STATED THAT THE CAR WAS TOTALLY DAMAGED. *AK
Complaint 814194 · Jul 15, 1997

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