VehicleVerdict

Nissan PULSAR years to avoid

Across 1982–1989, no single PULSAR year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 1988 drew the most complaints; 1982 the fewest.

22

Total complaints

3

Recall campaigns

1982–1989

Years covered

0

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Nissan PULSAR NHTSA complaints by model year8 complaints1982: 0 complaints1983: 1 complaints1984: 1 complaints1985: 2 complaints1986: 2 complaints1987: 3 complaints1988: 8 complaints1989: 5 complaints
Nissan PULSAR NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Every PULSAR year

YearComplaintsRecalls
198950
198881
198731
198620
198520
198412
198311
198200

Common questions

What is the best year for the Nissan PULSAR?

By complaint volume, 1982 has the cleanest NHTSA record among PULSAR years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Nissan PULSAR have?

Across all model years, the PULSAR has 3 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 22 consumer complaints on file.

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.