1989 Nissan Pulsar recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-20. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Lights (1), Latches / locks (1), Electrical system (1), Brakes (1), Hydraulic (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (5)
05/08/2002 · Lights
I WAS FAILED DUE TO A SMALL CRACK IN THE TAIL LIGHT COVER. UNFORTUNATELY THE COVER IS PART OF A LARGE PANEL THAT WRAPS AROUND THE SIDE. THE PART COSTS $140 TO REPLACE. WHEN THE LIGHTS GO ON YOU CAN TELL NO DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE CRACKED ONE AND THE GOOD ONE ON THE RIGHT SIDE. NO WATER GETS IN AND THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO SAFETY ISSUES WITH IT. I DON'T FEE…
10/27/1995 · Latches / locks
WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE'S HOOD FLEW OPEN, THE SECONDARY LATCH FAILED. TT FAILURE CAUSED DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. *SLC
04/26/1995 · Electrical system
SHORT IN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CAUSES AIR CONDITIONING FUSES TO SHORT/BLOW OUT, CAUSING AIR CONDITIONER TO FAIL. *SKD
03/02/1995 · Brakes
WHILE DRIVING, EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT BRAKE FAILURE, WHEN PEDAL GOES DOWN LOW AND HEARS GRINDING NOISE, HAS REPLACED COMPLETE BRAKE SYSTEM AND CV JOINT BOOTS.
03/02/1995 · Transmission / drivetrain
WHILE DRIVING, EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT BRAKE FAILURE, WHEN PEDAL GOES DOWN LOW AND HEARS GRINDING NOISE, HAS REPLACED COMPLETE BRAKE SYSTEM AND CV JOINT BOOTS.