1987 Nissan Van
Common problems & what to know before you buy
Before you message the seller, know the documented failure patterns, repair cost exposure, and risk level for the 1987 Nissan Van.
Recalls on the 1987 Nissan Van
Steering: hose
POWER STEERING HOSES MAY LEAK FLUID THAT CAN SPREAD TO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD.
Engine and engine cooling: hoses/lines/piping/fittings
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES AND OTHER THERMAL INCIDENTS HAVE OCCURRED ON VEHICLES WHICH HAD RECEIVED ALL OF THE REMEDIES PROVIDED BY A…
Engine and engine cooling: hoses/lines/piping/fittings
NISSAN HAS MADE A PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION THAT A DEFECT EXISTS IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT COMPONENT(S) THAT MAY FAIL DUE TO THE ENGINE…
3 more in the guide, with whether each one was done on the car you're looking at.
Source: NHTSA
What 13 owners reported
Source: NHTSA
1987 Nissan Van at a glance
- Trims
- (passenger)Van(cargo)
- Engine
- 2.4L 4-Cylinder
- Transmission
- Automatic 4-spd, Manual 5-spd
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Body style
- Van
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Frequently asked questions
What are the common problems with the 1987 Nissan Van?
Owners have filed 13 complaints about the 1987 Nissan Van with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. There are 6 recall campaigns covering this model year. Squeezed's free research-backed buyer guide cross-references these against documented failure patterns and mileage-stage risks, sorted by severity, in about a minute.
Is the 1987 Nissan Van reliable?
Reliability depends heavily on the specific configuration and how the car was maintained. Start with the 6 open recall campaigns on this model year and confirm the work was completed. Generate a Squeezed buyer guide for this exact vehicle to see a reliability snapshot, repair-cost exposure, and the questions to ask the seller before you buy.
Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection on a 1987 Nissan Van?
Always. A Squeezed buyer guide is the triage step before the inspection: it shows you the documented failure patterns and what to check so you can decide which 1987 Nissan Van listings are even worth a mechanic's time, then walk into the PPI knowing exactly what to look for.
Squeezed is a buyer guide based on public data and industry patterns, not a mechanical inspection. Always get a professional pre-purchase inspection before you buy.