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Storage: tank assembly
Risk. FUEL MAY SEEP THROUGH THE JOINT AND POSE A FIRE HAZARD.
1988 Nissan PulsarProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 1988 Nissan Pulsar, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 16, 2001. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1988 Nissan Pulsar has problems
6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Engine and engine cooling
2Fuel system, gasoline
1Service brakes, hydraulic1 crash/fire/injury
1Steering
1Suspension
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 1 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
1988 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
1988 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.
WHEN WE WERE WAITING BEFORE A RED LIGHT OR A STOP SIGN, IT BECAME DEAD SUDDENLY. THIS SITUATION HAPPENED FIVE TIMES WITHIN ONE WEEK. FOR THESE FIVE TIMES,WE RESTARTED IT AFTER A WHILE FOR THREE TIMES, JUMPED IT ONE TIME AND THE OTHER TIME WE COULD NOT RESTART IT AT THE ACCIDENT SCENE(WITHOUT TRYING…
AT THE TIME OF INCIDENT I WAS UNAWARE OF ANYONE WHOME COULD HELP ME. I HAVE PAPERS PROVING THAT IN 1988 NISSAN PULSARS, AFTER 30,000 MILES, PLATINUM PARKS PLUGS ARE TO BE USED DURING A TUNE UP. IN THE BOSH MANUAL FOR SPARK PLUGS IT STATES THAT THIS IS UNNECCESARY. NISSAN AGREES THAT IS IS, HOWEVER,…
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