1987 Nissan Pulsar recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-20. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
1 safety recall, most serious first
1. Fuel system
What's wrong, in plain English: Fuel lines, tank or pump. Fuel problems usually mean a leak, and leaks mean fire risk. THE SOLDERED JOINT WHERE INLET PIPE ATTACHES TO THE FUEL TANK MAY BE CRACKED.
What could happen: FUEL MAY SEEP THROUGH THE JOINT AND POSE A FIRE HAZARD.
The fix: REPLACE FUEL TANK IF THERE IS SEEPAGE OR CRACK.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1987 PULSAR.
- Book a repair at any authorized Nissan dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 87V191000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Summary: THE SOLDERED JOINT WHERE INLET PIPE ATTACHES TO THE FUEL TANK MAY BE CRACKED.
Consequence: FUEL MAY SEEP THROUGH THE JOINT AND POSE A FIRE HAZARD.
Remedy: REPLACE FUEL TANK IF THERE IS SEEPAGE OR CRACK.
Notes: SYSTEM: FUEL TANKVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- 1987 Nissan Pulsar owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Wheels / tires (1), Fuel system (1), Gasoline (1), Engine (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (3)
05/30/2002 · Wheels / tires
THE DRIVER SIDE REAR TIRE HAD TWO LUGS NUTS HOLDING TIRE, ONE ONE THE TWO LUG NUTS WAS BROKE. DEALER CONTACTED PLEASE ADD VIN.*JB
02/27/2001 · Fuel system
WHEN PUMPING GAS IN TANK GAS LEAKS OUT FROM UNDER CAR WHEN ALMOST FULL. GAS BURNS FAST. *AK
07/15/1997 · Engine · fire
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