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1986 Nissan Pulsar NX Base 5MT

The 1986 Nissan Pulsar NX Base 5MT is a 1.6-liter inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It is rated at 30 mpg combined.

EPA fuel-economy estimates are 27 mpg city and 35 mpg highway (30 mpg combined).

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeHatchback
PowertrainGas
Engine
Engine TypeE16S 1.6L SOHC 8-valve inline-4, carbureted
Displacement1.6 L
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
Transmission5-speed manual
Fuel Economy
City27 MPG
Highway35 MPG
Combined30 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1986 Nissan PULSAR.

2 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1986 Nissan PULSAR

Owner Complaints

2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1986 Nissan PULSAR. See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Seat Belts1
Suspension1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Mar 22, 1995 · Suspension
“REAR END SUSPENSION RUSTS OUT; SHOCK TOWERS RUSTED OUT. TT”
Feb 17, 1995 · Seat Belts
“PASSENGER/ONE REAR SEAT BELTS FAILS POPPING OPEN WHEN LATCHED. TT”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1986 NISSAN PULSAR. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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