1996 Nissan Truck Review

most dependable 4 cyl ever

Written by: chad honeycutt on 09/15/2009

Vehicle

1996 Nissan Truck 2 Dr XE Extended Cab SB

Review

I bought this truck in 02 with 160000 miles.It now has 457000 miles with original engine.The only major thing I have replaced is the manual transmission at 377000 miles.It does finally leak a little oil but go figure.I plan to drive it till it quits.I would not be surprised to see 600000!!!

Favorite Features

durable engine

Suggested Improvements

better stereo

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Luv that Nissan Truck

Written by: 96 Nissan on 03/01/2009

Vehicle

1996 Nissan Truck 2 Dr XE 4WD Standard Cab SB

Review

Bought mine new. Has 108,000 miles. Nothing to complain about, just change the oil.

Favorite Features

Exterior styling, 4x4 clearance

Suggested Improvements

better speakers, better gas mileage. Wished they built a 6-cyl that year.

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Don't judge by the looks

Written by: Joe on 01/28/2009

Vehicle

1996 Nissan Truck 2 Dr XE Standard Cab SB

Review

Purchased 7 years ago. Currently has 120,000 miles. Previous owner did no maintenance. Few things had to be replaced. I love this pick-up. No squeaks or rattles. This is my daily driver and is also on second teenager driving. Everyone in the family loves to drive the truck. Also the oldest car we have! Replaced the std radio with CD/MP3 player and 4 speakers and MP3 connection. Gas mileage varies between 20 (city) and 25 (highway). Check Engine light is on half the time, but it goes away again. I just ignore it.

Favorite Features

Gas mileage, comfort, easy steering, reliability, space, etc.

Suggested Improvements

Slow, but with teenagers driving I should maybe move it to favourite feature!

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208K Miles and Counting

Written by: Rick on 01/08/2009

Vehicle

1996 Nissan Truck 2 Dr SE Extended Cab SB

Review

I purchased this truck when it was 4 years old and still own it in 2009. All in all, it has been a very good truck throughout the years and it's still getting me around. Hoping to get 300,000 miles on it, we will see. Headliner began to droop a couple of years ago, but that is a minor thing. I've replaced alternator, brakes, etc., but so far nothing major.

Favorite Features

Cruise Control

Suggested Improvements

Mileage

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Nicely reliable

Written by: nissanjoe on 09/12/2008

Vehicle

1996 Nissan Truck 2 Dr XE 4WD Standard Cab SB

Review

I've had this truck more than 10 years/136,000 miles, and it's still reliable. Changed the transmission myself @ ~ 100,000 miles for < $800 - hauled too much gravel for the wimpy 4-cyl. No leaks, no other major problems. Replaced power steering belt, repacked front bearings, headliner is falling apart, other than that, mostly just regular maintenance (oil, brakes, plugs & wires, etc.). I'm always amazed at how well it does in the woods in 4WD (as long as I don't need too much power). Hopefully I'll get 200+ out of it.

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

20 MPG is pathetic for a vehicle that has about 130 hp, 4-cylinders, and weighs less 2 tons. Don't ever expect to pull much more than your kid's radio flyer with this truck. Oh well, can't have everything.

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