Total Complaints
2 filings
NISSAN PICK UP XE · model year
1996 NISSAN PICK UP XE
2 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1996NISSANPICK UP XE carries 2 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 1996 PICK UP XE is engine with 1 filings, followed by tires (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 54 investigation files overlapping the 1996 PICK UP XE, and 5 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
2
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 1 |
| TIRES | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20161013TIRES
INCIDENTAL OBSERVATION OF A SMALL BARELY NOTICIBLE BALLOONING AREA ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE TIRE SIDEWALL. RECENT PURCHASE. NO ROAD HAZARD OCCURRENCES. INSTALLER SAYS THE SIDEWALL BELT/BELTS MAY HAVE SEPARATED OR SPREAD CORD ISSUE
Mileage: 172,000
20150425ENGINE
EXHAUST MANIFOLD REPEATEDLY CRACKS. I DON'T DRIVE IT MUCH THE LAST FEW YEARS BECAUSE OF THIS AND I JUST FOUND IT IS CRACKED AGAIN. NOTHING SEEMS TO FIX THE PROBLEM. MANY NISSAN OWNERS HAVE COMPLAINED OF THE SAME ISSUE. *TR
Compare 1996NISSANPICK UP XE to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 5 Open
PE25005Preliminary EvaluationOpen
Driver Airbag Inflator Rupture
PE24020Preliminary EvaluationOpen
Inner Tie Rod Failures
PE24017Preliminary EvaluationOpen
Side curtain air bags may deploy inadvertently
PE24007Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Reduced Power After Engine Stall
PE23020Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Loss of motive power due to broken crankshaft with no ability to restart.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1996 NISSAN PICK UP XE have?▼
The 1996 NISSAN PICK UP XE has 2 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1996 NISSAN PICK UP XE?▼
The most-complained component for the 1996 NISSAN PICK UP XE is ENGINE with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include TIRES.
Is the 1996 NISSAN PICK UP XE safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.