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Nissan PULSAR Window Sticker

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Monroney · NHTSA & EPA · 1981–1990 · Updated Sep 1, 2026 · 4.0 ★★★★★★★★★★ Reliability Score
Quick answer

The Nissan PULSAR (4 generations, 1981–1990) window sticker (Monroney label) lists its original factory MSRP, the 1.6L, 4-cyl, Regular fuel, Front-Wheel Drive build, standard and optional equipment, EPA fuel economy (up to 30 mpg combined) and NHTSA safety ratings. Enter a Nissan PULSAR VIN and the label comes back with that car's own build — free.

The Nissan PULSAR window sticker — build, options & years

The Nissan PULSAR ran from 1981–1990 across 4 generations (1985–1986, 1987–1988, 1989, 1990). Its Monroney label captures exactly how each one left the factory — the build, the options it was optioned with and the price, built around the 1.6L, 4-cyl, Regular fuel, Front-Wheel Drive powertrain.

Powertrain on the label
1.6L, 4-cyl, Regular fuel, Front-Wheel Drive
EPA fuel economy
up to 30 mpg combined
Warranty as sold
3 years / 36,000 miles basic
Powertrain warranty
5 years / 60,000 miles
Generations
4 (1981–1990)

Which year's sticker do I need? Any Nissan PULSAR VIN works — ForCar reads the exact model year automatically. On owner data the cleanest years are 1981, 1982, 1990; the most-complained-about are 1988, 1989, 1987. For year-by-year recalls, MPG and safety, see the full Nissan PULSAR VIN decoder.

What the Nissan PULSAR sticker says about fuel

Fuel economy is a legally required block on every Monroney label — city, highway and combined figures plus the estimated annual fuel bill. These are the EPA numbers on file for the PULSAR, latest tested year 1990:

FIG.01·Nissan PULSAR — EPA Fuel Economy on the Window Sticker
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Citystop-start driving23 mpg
02
Highwaysteady cruising31 mpg
03
Combinedthe headline figure on the label26 mpg
TOP 3·UNIT EPA mpg·SOURCE EPA fuel-economy database

The label also prints an estimated $2,400 a year in fuel at 15,000 miles.

How the PULSAR's sticker figure changed

Combined MPG printed on the label, model year by model year — 1984 to 1990. Worth checking before you compare a PULSAR sticker from one year with another:

FIG.02·Nissan PULSAR — EPA Combined MPG by Model Year
198419851986198719881989199030303025262626
RANGE 30 → 26·SOURCE EPA · 1984–1990

The figure actually fell by 4 mpg across the span — usually a sign of added weight or power. EPA revised its testing method in 2008, which shifts figures printed before and after that year.

What's on the Nissan PULSAR sticker

Every Monroney label carries the same required blocks: MSRP with itemised options, EPA fuel economy — for this car 26 mpg combined, NHTSA safety ratings, standard and optional equipment, and parts-content origin. Every PULSAR VIN returns its own build rather than a generic spec.

For how to read each block, what to do if the sticker is lost, and how it differs from a build sheet, see the window sticker guide.

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ForCar Reliability Score
Nissan PULSAR · 10 model years
Safety (NHTSA)3.5
Recall record4.7
Complaint severity3.5

How we score: NHTSA crash-test safety (40%), recall frequency (25%) and the share of owner complaints involving a crash, fire or injury (35%) — not user reviews. For full recalls, MPG and safety see the Nissan PULSAR VIN decoder.

PULSAR window sticker — every model year

This covers the Nissan PULSAR for 1981–1990. Enter any PULSAR VIN above and ForCar pulls the exact build and Monroney label for that specific year automatically. No need to pick a year. Driving something else? Browse window stickers for every Nissan model.

Want PULSAR recalls, MPG, safety and reliability too? See the full Nissan PULSAR VIN decoder →

Other Nissan window stickers

FIG.06·Other Nissan window stickers
ModelYears coveredClassBest EPA figure
Nissan Rogue2008–2026Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD34 mpg
Nissan GT-R2009–2026Subcompact Cars19 mpg
Nissan Altima1993–2026Midsize Cars34 mpg
Nissan Frontier1998–2026Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD22 mpg
Nissan Pathfinder1986–2026Special Purpose Vehicles26 mpg
Nissan Sentra1982–2026Subcompact Cars41 mpg
ROWS 6·SOURCE ForCar catalogue · EPA fueleconomy.gov

Where to find the VIN on a Nissan PULSAR

  1. WindshieldLower-left corner, driver's side, readable from outside without opening anything.
  2. Door jambOn the driver's door frame of every PULSAR, next to the tyre-pressure and build-date plate.
  3. DocumentsRegistration, title and insurance card — on a Nissan PULSAR all three must show the same number.

All four must match. A Nissan PULSAR whose windshield plate disagrees with the door jamb has either had a panel replaced or a tampered identity — check the paperwork before any money changes hands.

Window sticker — frequently asked

What MPG does the Nissan PULSAR window sticker show?

The EPA figures on file are 26 mpg combined (23 city / 31 highway), from its 1990 rating, with an estimated $2,400 a year in fuel printed alongside.

Is the recreated Nissan PULSAR sticker the same as the original?

It rebuilds the factory equipment, EPA fuel economy and NHTSA safety from official records, so the core Monroney content matches. Dealer-added options and destination charges vary by sale, so the printed total on one Nissan PULSAR may differ from another.

Where do I find the VIN on a Nissan PULSAR?

Lower-left of the windshield, the driver's door-jamb sticker, or the registration and insurance documents — all three must agree. For what a window sticker is, how to read each block and what to do if yours is lost, see the window sticker guide.

Window-sticker data rebuilt from NHTSA vPIC (equipment), EPA fueleconomy.gov (MPG) and NHTSA safety ratings. Monroney label per the Automobile Information Disclosure Act. Last updated Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.