Defect
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.
1987 Nissan PULSAR problems
Verdict · NHTSA data
Limited data — recalls on file
NHTSA has just 3 complaints on file for the 1987 Nissan PULSAR — 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.
3
NHTSA complaints
1
Recalls
0
Investigations
0
Crash-involved
1
Fires reported
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
How does 1987 compare to other PULSAR years?
What are the most common 1987 Nissan PULSAR problems?
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 33% | new |
| Fuel System | 1 | 33% | — flat |
| Tires & Wheels | 1 | 33% | new |
Does the 1987 Nissan PULSAR have recalls?
1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“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”
“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”
1987 Nissan PULSAR — common questions
Is the 1987 Nissan PULSAR reliable?
The record is thin — 3 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.
Does the 1987 Nissan PULSAR have recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1987 Nissan PULSAR. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.