1983 Nissan Pulsar
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1983 Nissan Pulsar is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.
1983 Nissan Pulsar at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
1983 Nissan Pulsar recalls 1
DUE TO IMPROPER OPERATION OF THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH BY OWNERS USING EXCESSIVE FORCE ON THE LEVER, THE HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY MAY BECOME DAMAGED, RESULTING IN SEPARATION OF THE SECONDARY LATCH FROM THE LATCH ASSEMBLY.
Fix: THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY WITH ONE THAT WILL REDUCE THE LIKELIHOOD OF ABUSE OR IMPROPER OPERATION, FREE OF CHARGE.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
1983 Nissan Pulsar common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
Investigations & service bulletins
NHTSA defect investigations 4
ALLEGED DEFECTIVE FLOOR PAN Closed
ALLEGED DEFECTIVE FLOOR PAN
NHTSA #DP95005 · opened Aug 1995 · closed Jan 1996SEAT FAILURES Closed
SUMMARY: APPROXIMATELY SIXTY PERCENT OF THE REPORTS ALLEGED A FAILURE ORMALFUNCTION OF THE SEAT BACK ASSEMBLY, TWELVE OF WHICH INVOLVED ANACCIDENT. THE REMAINING FORTY PERCENT OF THE REPORTS ALLEGED A FAILUREOR MALFUNCTION OF THE SEAT TRACK ASSEMBLY, SIX OF WHICH INVOLVED ANACCIDENT.===
NHTSA #EA89031 · Seats · opened Jul 1989 · closed Oct 1990SEAT FAILURES Closed
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NHTSA #PE88092 · Seats · opened Aug 1988 · closed Jul 1989REAR SUSPENSION OVERLOAD Closed
SUMMARY: RANGER HAS DOCUMENTED(!) TO THE AGENCY THAT THEY BUILD THEIR MICRO-MINI MOTORHOMES TO THE GVWR OF THE MINI TRUCK, BUT DO NOT EXCEED THE GVWR. THIS MEANS THAT THE UNLADEN WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE WITHOUT FLUIDS, EQUIPMENT, AND PASSENGERS IS AT THE MAXIMUM WEIGHT.ANALYSIS: THE RANGER VEHICLE IS OVERLOADED.STATUS: ON APRIL 27, 1987 THE DEFECTS REVIEW PANEL MET AND AGREED TO OPEN A FORMAL INVESTIGATION INTO ALLEGED…
NHTSA #EA85008 · Suspension · opened Feb 1985 · closed Apr 1987An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.
Manufacturer service bulletins 3
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered.
NISSAN: TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) WARNING LIGHT ON/FLASHING. NO MODELS OR MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE UPDATED ON 08-11-2011. *KB
Bulletin NTB-09-101 · Tires · Sep 2010NISSAN: VENT CONTROL VALVE REPLACEMENT. WHEN REPLACING THE EVAP CANISTER VENT CONTROL VALVE FOR REASON: USE THE ONE LISTED ON PAGE 2; FOR VENT CONTROL VALVE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE, REFER TO THE APPROPRIATE SECTION OF THE ELECTRONIC SERVICE MANUALS (ESM; WHEN IN…
Bulletin NTB-09-129 · Equipment · Sep 2010NISSAN: THE 12 VOLT BATTERY IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND IS REQUIRED TO STAY CONNECTED WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO VEHICLE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS/CAUTIONS. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
Bulletin NTB-09-030 · Electrical System · Apr 2009Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the PULSAR. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 1
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 1983 Nissan Pulsar. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Not Entered
IF THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH LEVER IS MISTAKENLY OPERATED IN THE INCORRECT DIRECTION, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGE TO THE HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY EVENTUALLY RESULTING IN SEPARATION OF THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH. UNDER THIS CONDITION, IF THE PRIMARY LATCH IS NOT FULLY ENGAGED, OR IS RELEASED WHILE DRIVING, THE HOOD MAY OPEN, OBSTRUCTING FRONTAL VISION AND A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCU…
Transport Canada #1984148 · Nov 1984Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
About the Nissan Pulsar
The Nissan Pulsar is a line of automobiles produced by the Japanese automaker Nissan from 1978 until 2000, when it was replaced by the Nissan Bluebird Sylphy in the Japanese market.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.