Nissan Van 1987
Model Van made in 1987 by Nissan got 14 consumer complains, 3 investigations there are 6 recalls as well as 7 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. The car had some investigations: seat belts, steering and structure. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, seat belts and steering. The car has one 2.4l engine.
Model 1987
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 2.4L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 18/21/19 | 20/26/22 | Regular | $ 750 | 14 | 860829 |
| ( 2.4L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 18/22/20 | 20/28/23 | Regular | $ 712 | 14 | 860829 |
| ( 2.4L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 18/21/19 | 20/26/22 | Regular | $ 750 | 15 | 860829 |
| ( 2.4L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 18/22/20 | 20/28/23 | Regular | $ 712 | 15 | 860829 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - HOSE | ||||||||||||||||
| 93V036000 | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 09/01/1986 to 03/01/1990 | V (Vehicle) | 33000 | 08/15/1993 | ODI | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 03/15/1993 | 03/29/1993 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Nissan has made a preliminary determination that a defect exists in engine compartment component(s) that may fail due to the engine compartment heat. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The undetermined engine compartment component(s) cancause an engine compartment fire, resulting in possible injury to vehicleoccupants. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a new design cooling system including the fan belts, radiator, water pump, alternator, freeze plug shields, and associated hoses. the remedy will also include a new auxiliary electric fan and power steering fluid cooler. to complete the remedy, a warning system to monitor cooling system performance will be installed to detect potential engine overheating. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: engine compartment.vehicle description: passenger vans.note: see nhtsa campaign 94v031000 for further recall information on these vans. | |||||||||||||||
| 94V031000 | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 09/01/1986 to 03/01/1990 | V (Vehicle) | 33000 | 04/20/1994 | ODI | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 02/25/1994 | 03/01/1994 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Engine compartment fires and other thermal incidents have occurred on vehicles which had received all of the remedies provided by a previous safety-related recall (nhtsa campaign no. 93v036000). the fires are attributed to errors in installing the remedy specified in the recall. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the remedy specified for recall 93v036000 was not performed correctly or the vehicle has not received the remedy, a fire could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Nissan will offer to repurchase these vehicles from the owners. the vehicles will then be destroyed. for owners that decline the repurchase offer nissan will provide a reinspection of their vehicle, free of charge, to confirm the prior recall was completed properly. also, nissan will perform any recall-related repairs that may be needed at no charge to the owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: engine cooling system; hoses.vehicle description: passenger, c22 vans.note: please contact nissan service center at 1-800-677-7822 for more information concerning this recall. consumers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| 91V211000 | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 09/01/1986 to 03/01/1990 | V (Vehicle) | 33000 | 04/17/1992 | ODI | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 12/27/1991 | 04/08/1992 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The cooling system hoses deteriorate and fail because of inadequate heat resistance. failure first occurs at the clamp connections, causing coolant fluid to be leaked or sprayed onto the engine compartment components. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the vehicle is operated with a low coolant level, thecooling system temperature and pressure would rise very quickly. coolantreaching the hot exhaust manifold can ignite and cause an engine compartmentfire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace the defective cooling system hoses with improved heat resistant hoses, modify the coolant recovery system to prevent sudden increases in cooling system temperature and pressure, and replace engine compartment components which may have been damaged or would deteriorate with time. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: cooling system.vehicle description: passenger vans.note: included in the campaign service will be an engine oil and filter changeas well as a complete cooling system service. also, your dealer is authorized toprovide a loaner car, at no charge, while van is being serviced. the warranty onall powertrain components is extended to six years or 100,000 miles. previouslyextended powertrain warranty costs will be reimbursed, if requested. | |||||||||||||||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 87V109000 | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 09/01/1986 to 06/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 10025 | 07/24/1987 | MFR | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 07/16/1987 | 07/20/1987 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Valve cover gasket may leak oil. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Oil may drip on exhaust manifold and if engine isoperated under severe condition or operated at continuously high speeds. themanifold may become hot enough to ignite the oil. this could result in anengine compartment fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The valve cover gasket will be replaced with a new gasket redesigned to correct the oil leak. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: enginevehicle description: van | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V103002 | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 08/01/1986 to 07/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 2730462 | 09/29/1995 | ODI | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 05/24/1995 | 05/24/1995 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. these red plastic release buttons are marked press. if a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Owners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front safety belt buckles and carefully inspect the red release button for any breaks or cracks. they should ensure that both buckles are operating properly by inserting each latch plate into its buckle, tugging on the belt to make sure the latch is securely locked, and then pressing the release button. the latch plate should pop out of the buckle when the button is pressed. if either release button shows a sign of breaking or cracking or if either buckle fails to operate properly, owners should promptly contact their authorized dealer to schedule an appointment to have the buckle replaced or repaired free of charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: interior; seat belts; belt buckles.vehicle description: passenger, multi-purpose vehicles and light duty trucks equipped with safety belts made by takata corporation.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.also contact the nationalhighway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | ||||||||||||||||
| 90V136000 | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 09/01/1986 to 03/01/1990 | V (Vehicle) | 33000 | 11/08/1990 | ODI | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 08/06/1990 | 10/26/1990 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Power steering hoses may leak fluid that can spread to the exhaust manifold. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Under certain conditions, the manifold may become hotenough to ignite the power steering fluid and result in an engine compartmentfire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install new heat resistant power steering hoses. also, install new fan coupling to increase air flow volume through engine compartment and replace any other damaged components. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: power steering hose.vehicle description: truck van. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| NTB-09-030 | 04/06/2009 | 10030165 | Nissan: the 12 volt battery is an important part of the vehicle electrical system and is required to stay connected when the engine is running. to prevent damage to vehicle electronic components follow the instructions/cautions. no mod | 08/12/2009 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||||
| FC0008834 | 09/01/1993 | 39641 | Unable to maintain 160 lbs tension on alternator belt after recall rc-006. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| NTB-09-030 | 04/06/2009 | 10030165 | Nissan: the 12 volt battery is an important part of the vehicle electrical system and is required to stay connected when the engine is running. to prevent damage to vehicle electronic components follow the instructions/cautions. no mod | 08/12/2009 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | |||||
| NTB-09-030 | 04/06/2009 | 10030165 | Nissan: the 12 volt battery is an important part of the vehicle electrical system and is required to stay connected when the engine is running. to prevent damage to vehicle electronic components follow the instructions/cautions. no mod | 08/12/2009 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
| FC0008833 | 09/01/1993 | 39642 | Squeak or squeal noise after installation of recall water pump. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | |||||
| NTB-09-129 | 11/17/2009 | 10032506 | Nissan: vent control valve replacement. when replacing the evap canister vent control valve for reason: use the one listed on page 2; for vent control valve replacement procedure, refer to the appropriate section of the electronic service | 04/07/2010 | |
| TIRES - PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | |||||
| NTB-09-101 | 09/29/2009 | 10031305 | Nissan: tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) warning light on/flashing. no models or model years listed. *pe | 01/04/2010 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||
| EA95007 | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 03/10/1995 | 08/02/1995 | TAKATA SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE | 95V103002 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | ||||||
| PE90065 | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 03/27/1990 | 10/15/1990 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE | 90V136000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| STRUCTURE | ||||||
| PE93019 | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 03/31/1993 | 07/28/1993 | POWER DOOR LOCK FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 12/21/1993 | 1 | ||
| Fusible link on battery failed. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| Standeser nissan 93v0261. after installation of alarm system vehicle overheated and a short developed in the wire.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 1 | |||
| Inadequate heat resistance of the cooling system design caused hoses and head gasket deteriorated, loss of coolant to hot exhaust manifold ignited and caused smoke and fire in the engine compartment and leaked into the passenger cabin at the coolant reservoir compartment. *tt | |||
| 10/23/2002 | 1000 | ||
| The hoses and head gasket deteriorated resulting in coolant leak. the coolant leaked onto the exhaust manifold and caused a fire in the engine compartment and smoke in the passenger compartment. the manufacturer has issued four recall for the problem and although the corrections were made the problem still exist ( recalls 91v-211, 90v-136, 95v-103.002). *ts *nlm | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - HOSE | |||
| 01/01/1997 | |||
| Recall related, 94v031000, engine cooling system failure, never received the notice, in for repair, will not accept the vehicle as a trade in. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 08/03/1998 | |||
| Vehicle was repaired under recall for engine in 1994. while driving engine overheated, causing the radiator hose to burst. the dealer has been notified. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer's vehicle was under a recall . he had the vehicle repaired under the recall in 94. he states that the vehicle is expericning the same problems as he was having before the recall was performed.the manufacturer was contacted. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||
| 12/21/1993 | 1 | ||
| Fan belt failed. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 12/21/1993 | 1 | ||
| Exhaust system failed. | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 12/21/1993 | 1 | ||
| Air conditioner hoses failed. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT | |||
| 12/21/1993 | 1 | ||
| Drive shaft failed. *skd | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 01/01/1995 | |||
| Passenger side seatbelt do not latch at all. tt | |||
| STEERING - COLUMN LOCKING - ANTI-THEFT DEVICE | |||
| Standeser nissan 93v0261. after installation of alarm system vehicle overheated and a short developed in the wire.*ak | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
| 05/01/1993 | 1 | ||
| Power steering hub assembly disintegrated. *aw | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NY | PUOGHKEEPSIE | NISSAN | 512-244-8500 |