1973 Nissan 510 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 1973 Nissan 510 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

Investigations

Crash-involved

Fires reported

Injuries

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 1973 compare to other 510 years?

510 NHTSA complaints by model year, 1973 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 1973 Nissan 510 have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

80V151000Fuel SystemNovember 17, 1980 · 118,898 units

Defect

THE RUBBER PLUG USED TO SEAL OFF ONE OF THE TANK OUTLETS MAY DETERIORATE UNDER DRY, HIGH OZONE ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS (PARTICULARLY HIGH TEMPERATURES) ALLOWING FUEL LEAKAGE.

Remedy

ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES WILL HAVE A NEW CLAMP AND RUBBER OVER-PLUG PLACED ON THE EXISTING PLUG. IF THE RUBBER PLUG IS DETERIORATED, IT WILL ALSO BE REPLACED.

1973 Nissan 510 — common questions

Is the 1973 Nissan 510 reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 1973 Nissan 510 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1973 Nissan 510. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 1973 compare to other 510 years?

Does the 1973 Nissan 510 have recalls?

1973 Nissan 510 — common questions

Is the 1973 Nissan 510 reliable?

Does the 1973 Nissan 510 have recalls?

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