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1989 Nissan Pulsar NX SE 5MT

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1989 Nissan Pulsar NX – exterior Unverified
Photo: 1987 Nissan Pulsar NX 1.6 Twin Cam Turbo by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the N13 (N13, 1987–1990); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 1987 Nissan Pulsar NX 1.6 Twin Cam Turbo by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: Nissan Pulsar (4200548780) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: Nissan Pulsar (4199795473) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: Nissan Pulsar NX 1.6 1987 (15252502923) by order_242 from Chile, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: Nissan Pulsar (5503259075) by Michael Gil from Calgary, AB, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 1989 Nissan Pulsar NX SE 5MT is a 1.8-liter inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It is rated at 22 mpg combined.

EPA fuel-economy estimates are 20 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (22 mpg combined).

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeHatchback
PowertrainGas
Engine
Engine Type1.8L DOHC inline-4, EFI
Displacement1.8 L
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
Transmission5-speed manual
Fuel Economy
City20 MPG
Highway26 MPG
Combined22 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 1989 Nissan PULSAR.

4 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1989 Nissan PULSAR

Owner Complaints

4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1989 Nissan PULSAR. See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Electrical System1
Exterior Lighting1
Hydraulic1
Latches/Locks/Linkages1
Service Brakes1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
May 8, 2002 · Exterior Lighting
“I WAS FAILED DUE TO A SMALL CRACK IN THE TAIL LIGHT COVER. UNFORTUNATELY THE COVER IS PART OF A LARGE PANEL THAT WRAPS AROUND THE SIDE. THE PART COSTS $140 TO REPLACE. WHEN THE LIGHTS GO ON YOU CAN…”
Oct 27, 1995 · Latches/Locks/Linkages
“WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE'S HOOD FLEW OPEN, THE SECONDARY LATCH FAILED. TT FAILURE CAUSED DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. *SLC”
Apr 26, 1995 · Electrical System
“SHORT IN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CAUSES AIR CONDITIONING FUSES TO SHORT/BLOW OUT, CAUSING AIR CONDITIONER TO FAIL. *SKD”
Mar 2, 1995 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
“WHILE DRIVING, EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT BRAKE FAILURE, WHEN PEDAL GOES DOWN LOW AND HEARS GRINDING NOISE, HAS REPLACED COMPLETE BRAKE SYSTEM AND CV JOINT BOOTS.”

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 1989 NISSAN PULSAR. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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