Model year guide

1996 Nissan Truck

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1996 Nissan Truck is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.

1996 Nissan Truck — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

1996 Nissan Truck at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Combined16–21 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1996 Nissan Truck recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 1996 Nissan Truck.

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.

1996 Nissan Truck MPG & running costs

Combined16–21 mpg
City17 mpg
Highway21 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,650
EPA size classSmall Pickup Trucks
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd or Manual 5-spd
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$6,250 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 3 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1996 Nissan Truck costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$18,250
Fuel only$18,250
Per mile$0.24

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1996 Nissan Truck trims & engines on record

Trims
Base
Engines
2.4L 4-cyl

1996 Nissan Truck vehicles on record

Other Nissan Truck model years

1996 Nissan Truck — frequently asked questions

Does the 1996 Nissan Truck have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 1996 Nissan Truck. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 1996 Nissan Truck get?

The 1996 Nissan Truck has U.S. EPA estimates of 16–21 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (3 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.