Nissan Van 1988
Model Van made in 1988 by Nissan got 7 consumer complains, 2 investigations there are 5 recalls as well as 7 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline and latches/locks/linkages. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. The car had some investigations: seat belts, structure. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, seat belts and steering. The car has one 2.4l engine.
Model 1988
Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
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( 2.4L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 18/21/19 | 20/27/22 | Regular | $ 789 | 14 | 880207 |
( 2.4L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 18/22/19 | 20/28/23 | Regular | $ 789 | 14 | 880207 |
( 2.4L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 17/21/19 | 19/27/22 | Regular | $ 789 | 15 | 880207 |
( 2.4L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 18/22/19 | 20/28/23 | Regular | $ 789 | 15 | 880207 |
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 | |||||
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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. | |||||||||||||||
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 |
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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 | |
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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 | ||||||
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 |
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - HOSE | |||
09/11/1995 | |||
Had cooling recall done, vehicle is overheating again. tt | |||
11/30/1994 | 0 | ||
Cooling system hoses failed prior to recall. (91v-211) *aw | |||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
02/12/1998 | |||
When driving at any speed the vehicle will cut off. also, when the consumer starts the vehicle/ backs out, vehicle will cut back off. consumer states there is a bucking noise coming from the front of the vehicle by the engine. *ak | |||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS | |||
1 | 07/09/1999 | ||
Fuel injectors failed. nlm | |||
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | |||
07/31/2009 | 95000 | 1 | 04/01/1989 |
Tl*the contact owns a 1988 nissan van. while the vehicle was parked, the front passenger side manual door lock failed to disengage while locked. the door would only unlock manually from the exterior of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they stated that the manufacturer no longer produces the lock mechanism for replacement. the failure and current mileages were 95,000. updated 09/14/09. *lj the consumer stated the latch/lock is now working properly. updated 09/16/09.*jb | |||
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
1 | 07/09/1999 | ||
Transmission failed. nlm | |||
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | |||
01/01/1998 | 1 | 04/01/1989 | |
Power steering hose failure; no parts available. |