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1990 Nissan Axxess

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Jun 20, 2003
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
0
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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2 injuries, 0 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 7 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1990 Nissan Axxess, most frequently naming the transmission, body & structure and engine categories. 5 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Transmission228.6%
  • Body & structure114.3%
  • Engine114.3%
  • Fuel system114.3%
  • Seat belts114.3%
  • Visibility114.3%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

No recalls in our database for this model year

That does not guarantee a specific vehicle is unaffected — recalls are issued against VINs, and new campaigns are announced regularly. Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov.

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Visibility
Filed Jun 20, 2003

THE RIGHT POWER WINDOW WON'T GO UP. THERE HAS BEEN A PROBLEM WITH BOTH FRONT POWER WINDOWS. THE REGULATORS FOR THE WINDOWS HAVE BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES. *AK

NHTSA ID
10024629
Fuel system
Filed Aug 23, 2000

THERE IS A STRONG FUEL SMELL IN VEHICLE AND GARAGE AFTER VEHICLE HAS BEEN PARKED. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

NHTSA ID
868384
Transmission
Filed Aug 15, 1996
Crash reported2 injuries reported

WITHOUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, THE VEHICLE WILL JUMP OUT OF GEAR.*AK ON ONE OCCASION, VEHICLE BEGAN TO ROLL BACKWARDS WHILE CONSUMER'S CHILDREN WERE ENTERING VEHICLE, BOTH OF THEM SUSTAINED INJURIES. *SLC

NHTSA ID
800910
Incident
May 15, 1996
Engine
Filed Jan 19, 1996

KA24E ENGINE; TIMING CHAIN GUIDE SNAPPED MADE OF PLASTIC, MEANWHILE EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND HEAT SHIELD GLOWED BRIGHT RED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

NHTSA ID
977850
Transmission
Filed Jan 5, 1996
Crash reported

A (4) YEAR OLD CHILD WAS ABLE TO MOVE GEAR SHIFT WITHOUT KEY IN IGNITION. OWNERS MANUAL SAYS MUST DEPRESS BRAKE PEDAL, KEY IN IGNITION OR ON ACCESSORY. TT

NHTSA ID
977461
Body & structure
Filed Jul 14, 1995

THE SLIDING DOORS COME OPEN WHILE DRIVING. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

NHTSA ID
968784
Incident
Jul 14, 1995
Seat belts
Filed Jul 12, 1995

THE REAR SEAT BLETS ARE TOO SHORT TO FIT ANYBODY. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

NHTSA ID
968681
Incident
Jul 11, 1995

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

NTB-09-101

TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

NISSAN: TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) WARNING LIGHT ON/FLASHING. NO MODELS OR MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE UPDATED ON 08-11-2011. *KB

NTB-09-129

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

NISSAN: 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 INSTALLING THE NEW VALVE, DO NOT ADD ANY LUBE TO ITS O RING; FOR FRONTIER (D40 SERIES) ONLY, INSTALL THE PROTECTOR LISTED IN PARTS INFORMATION. *PE INCLUDES 2005-09 FRONTIER. UPDATED 12/8/10. *PE

NTB-09-030

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

NISSAN: 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

NTB95027

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

K24E TENSION SIDE TIMING CHAIN GUIDE BROKEN. *TW

NTB95027

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

UNKNOWN

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.