1991 Nissan NX Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1991 Nissan NX has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 36,000 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the seat belts. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SEAT BELTS 97V071000 1997-04-22 36,000 affected
Defect

THE RELEASE BUTTON USED IN THE REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLES WERE NOT MADE ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS. IN HOT WEATHER, THE PLASTIC WELDS SECURING THE RELEASE BUTTON TO THE SPRING CAN FAIL RESULTING IN PARTIAL ENGAGEMENT OF THE SEAT BELT TONGUE IN THE BUCKLE OR NOT BEING ABLE TO LATCH THE SEAT BELT.

Consequence

IF A PARTIAL ENGAGEMENT OCCURS, THIS CAN CAUSE THE SEAT BELT TONGUE TO COME OUT OF THE BUCKLE IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH OR HARD BRAKING OF THE VEHICLE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLES WITH NEW SEAT BELT BUCKLES.

Complaints by component

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
4
1crashes1injuries
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
2
2crashes2injuries
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
1
1crashes1injuries
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
1
1fires
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
1
Total complaints9

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Exhaust pipe and exhaust gasket failed (bent). Mjs”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE · reported 1997-10-03

“Car was parked and caught on fire. Please describe. *ak”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE · reported 1996-04-06

“Consumer was in an accident and the driver side air bag didn't deploy door opened and both rear seat belt buckles not working sometimes it works, sometimes not.”

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

“Consumer was in an accident and the driver side air bag didn't deploy door opened and both rear seat belt buckles not working sometimes it works, sometimes not.”

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

“Consumer was in an accident and the driver side air bag didn't deploy door opened and both rear seat belt buckles not working sometimes it works, sometimes not.”

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

“Consumer was in an accident and the driver side air bag didn't deploy door opened and both rear seat belt buckles not working sometimes it works, sometimes not.”

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

“Seat belt fastner pops open unexpectedly. *ak”

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

“Back seat belts do not latch properly.”

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1991 Nissan NX as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.