1993 Nissan Hardbody Pickup Reviews - Page 3 of 8

1993 Nissan Hardbody Pickup 2.4 from North America

Model year1993
Year of manufacture1993
First year of ownership2005
Most recent year of ownership2005
Engine and transmission 2.4 Automatic
Performance marks 5 / 10
Reliability marks 4 / 10
Comfort marks 6 / 10
Running Costs (higher is cheaper) 5 / 10
Overall marks (average of all marks)
5.0 / 10
Distance when acquired108000 kilometres
Most recent distance132000 kilometres
Previous carJeep Cherokee

Summary:

Not up to Japanese quality

Faults:

My timing chain guide broke after the first 3000 miles. Shortly after, transmission failure.

General Comments:

This was my first and last Nissan purchase. Paying $3200 for a truck, you would think it would last more than 4 months.

First problem was the timing chain guide; had it repaired, setting me back $1500. A month later the transmission went out.

I was hoping this truck would be up to Toyota standards.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 6th November, 2007

3rd Feb 2013, 10:03

This experience is mirrors mine. However, after at first thinking that the brand was junk, I was forced to own up to fact that I had purchased an abused/neglected vehicle. Nice paint, new wheels and tires, and a new stereo do not a truck make.

Lesson learned: Look beyond what you see, have a trusted mechanic give it a complete going over. My mistake cost me an engine replacement, new clutch and new exhaust system. With a mechanic brother and friends' help, I now have a very nice rig that is every bit as good as my old Toyota 4x4. Buying a used pickup can be a gamble for sure.

1993 Nissan Hardbody Pickup from North America

Model year1993
Year of manufacture1993
First year of ownership2005
Most recent year of ownership2007
Engine and transmission Manual
Performance marks 8 / 10
Reliability marks 9 / 10
Comfort marks 5 / 10
Running Costs (higher is cheaper) 9 / 10
Overall marks (average of all marks)
7.8 / 10
Distance when acquired108000 miles
Most recent distance125000 miles
Previous carHonda Accord

Summary:

Dependable inexpensive truck

Faults:

Have had no problems with this truck.. Been changing the oil and did the brakes shoes plus some new tires and all is well. Interior light is crap, cab is small and needs weight in the rear in the snow, but other wise love it.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 2nd September, 2007

1993 Nissan Hardbody Pickup kingcab SE 3.0 from North America

Model year1993
Year of manufacture1992
First year of ownership1992
Most recent year of ownership2007
Engine and transmission 3.0 Automatic
Performance marks 9 / 10
Reliability marks 9 / 10
Comfort marks 9 / 10
Dealer Service marks 8 / 10
Running Costs (higher is cheaper) 7 / 10
Overall marks (average of all marks)
8.4 / 10
Distance when acquired400 miles
Most recent distance277000 miles
Previous carFord Ranger

Faults:

The manifold bolts start backing out and had to be replaced at around 50,000 miles. This problem continues around every 50,000 miles or so. Nissan should be responsible for this problem. It is around $500.00 to get fixed.

Automatic transmission was rebuilt at 231,000 miles.

Motor still going strong. It sometimes has some clicking for a few seconds when it is first cranked.

General Comments:

Great truck. Still drive it everyday.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 9th March, 2007

1993 Nissan Hardbody Pickup SEV6 3.0L V6 from North America

Model year1993
Year of manufacture1993
First year of ownership2004
Most recent year of ownership2006
Engine and transmission 3.0L V6 Manual
Performance marks 9 / 10
Reliability marks 9 / 10
Comfort marks 9 / 10
Dealer Service marks 8 / 10
Running Costs (higher is cheaper) 8 / 10
Overall marks (average of all marks)
8.6 / 10
Distance when acquired157000 kilometres
Most recent distance194000 kilometres
Previous carMazda MX6

Summary:

The greatest truck ever made, next to a HUMVEE!

Faults:

Changed transmission at 16500km. Had rear springs re-sprung at 192000km.

General Comments:

The greatest truck ever made, next to a HUMVEE! This truck is awesome - it's comfortable for a real truck, it is nearly unstoppable in mud and snow, it's great on gas, fun to drive, and looks cool. On top of that, it's been very reliable.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 16th August, 2006

20th May 2007, 21:11

I agree! First vehicle I ever drove. Totaled in a wreck in '98. Still miss it!

1993 Nissan Hardbody Pickup Hustler 2.4 litre from North America

Model year1993
Year of manufacture1993
First year of ownership1993
Most recent year of ownership2005
Engine and transmission 2.4 litre Manual
Performance marks 10 / 10
Reliability marks 10 / 10
Comfort marks 10 / 10
Dealer Service marks 10 / 10
Running Costs (higher is cheaper) 10 / 10
Overall marks (average of all marks)
10.0 / 10
Distance when acquired0 kilometres
Most recent distance187000 kilometres
Previous carNissan 2 X 4 Truck

Summary:

Best little pickup on the market!

Faults:

Starting motor replaced at 150,000 kilometres and the ERG valve was replaced at 170,000 kilometres. Other than that just general maintenance and tires.

General Comments:

I love my little 1993 Nissan Hustler.

If all the rest of the vehicles that I owned were as cost efficient and reliable as this, it would have saved me a lot of money.

In the 12 years that I have owned this vehicle it has cost me practically nothing in mechanical bills and every time I drive it, I drive it with complete confidence.

If the truck fell to the ground tomorrow, I could not say a bad thing about it. It has treated me well.

It may not be a giant on the road, but it serves the purpose for me. Plain and simple this is a great little truck for the money. I would buy another one tomorrow if I had to.

I cannot see how anyone could put this little truck down. You must remember this is not a Hummer. You get what you pay for.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 26th December, 2005

1993 Nissan Hardbody Pickup 4X4 4 Cylider from North America

Model year1993
Year of manufacture1993
First year of ownership2001
Most recent year of ownership2005
Engine and transmission 4 Cylider Manual
Performance marks 9 / 10
Reliability marks 9 / 10
Comfort marks 7 / 10
Dealer Service marks 5 / 10
Running Costs (higher is cheaper) 7 / 10
Overall marks (average of all marks)
7.4 / 10
Distance when acquired50000 miles
Most recent distance140000 miles
Previous carNissan Hardbody Pickup

Summary:

Awesome Truck

Faults:

I replaced the transmission @ 110000 miles. ($1000) Also I replaced the E-brake Cable.

General Comments:

This is a killer truck. This truck can handle just about anything. The 5-Speed Manual transmission complements the 4X4 well. This truck has never let me down aside from replacing the transmission, which eventually goes bad on all Nissan trucks. (You just have to deal with it.) Overall this is an awesome truck. I actually think it is indestructible. I bought it 40000 miles on it and it ran like a Benz untBenzil. I sold it with 140,000 miles. I actually sold to a person that I know and it still runs to this day nearing 200,000 miles. I believe that it will make it to 300K. I loved that truck and regret selling it.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 30th May, 2005

23rd Jan 2008, 07:35

I have a 1993 nissan hard body 4x4 with a 2.4 in it, and the truck runs like a top. It's my first truck I have ever owned and I have been places with it you would not even take a ATV or jeep. It's now got 109,000 miles and runs like 1,000. On the coldest mornings I can go out in get in and it only cranks over 2 times and shes ready to hit the trails. I never had a problem other then I had to replace the valve cover gasket. I LOVE THIS TRUCK.

Average review marks: 7.7 / 10, based on 32 reviews