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1997 Nissan Regular Cab Consumer Reviews

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4.5
(416 reviews)
1997 Nissan Regular Cab
5
68%
4
22%
3
6%
2
3%
1
1%
95%
Recommend this vehicle
Value
4.6
Performance
4.5
Quality
4.6
Comfort
4.3
Reliability
4.8
Styling
4.4
1997 Regular Cab Overview
Among the 416 owners who provided feedback on the 1997 Nissan Regular Cab for Kelley Blue Book, consumer sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with 95% recommending the vehicle. As a whole, consumers found the vehicle's reliability and quality to be its strongest features and comfort to be its weakest. 284 out of 416 of owners (68% of them) rank the 1997 Regular Cab five out of five stars. Overall, consumers seem aligned in their opinions of the 1997 Nissan Regular Cab. Is it the right vehicle for for you? Check out Kelley Blue Book's consumer reviews and see for yourself.
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The vehicle is widely praised for its exceptional reliability, durability, and longevity. Customers consistently report the product as dependable, with several owners reporting over 200,000 or even 300,000 miles without major issues. The vehicle is described as very reliable and a champion of pure reliability. Owners appreciate the simplicity, ease of maintenance, and affordability of parts. While the engine may lack power, the product is praised for its excellent fuel efficiency, often achieving 20-28 MPG. Overall, the vehicle emerges as a highly capable, long-lasting, and cost-effective option that provides great value to its owners.
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Positive Review

"Reliable, economical"

So sorry no one makes this type of truck any longer. New ones are big, expensive and not economical.

VS

Critical Review

"impaired cannot drive. has Leer cap on bed."

dark green, good tires, inspected in Dec.

1997 Regular Cab Reviews

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Journalista
11/11/2026
One of Nissan’s BEST years!

Still have my base model ‘97 with 120,000 miles, now almost 30 years old. This has been a reliable truck and easy to keep running. Decent body and interior. Still peppy!

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Jacob
7/30/2025
Great truck

Super reliable and easy to work on, over 30 years old and still runs great. They’re everywhere even today, which proves their reliability.

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Jack Green
3/1/2023
Jack green

I own this vehicle n as far as the Nissan truck goes I would not trade or sale the truck at all has been one of the best way beyond the Toyota the ford the little Chevy s10 .I will stick with this I only maintain the oil change I keep it clean n still for a 95 model trucks the little Nissan xst cab aint one bit of body rust yet as strong as the day it was bought new I wasn't the first owner but I'm the second one I still have everything the manual book the paperwork right down too the regular receipt the truck cost back then n if I can recall the price then I believe it was 13.795.00 right in that range taking or leaving a dollar or two the Nissan truck is the man's truck people for me I have the 5 speed stick in the floor.love it still too this day ..

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Olga
9/29/2022
exelent truck
Pros

easy to drive

Cons

nothing bad about my truck

great truck for the year

Value
5.0
Performance
5.0
Quality
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Reliability
5.0
Styling
5.0
Recommends this vehicle
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J
3/31/2022
decent truck
Pros

Decent for the money

Cons

Terrible mileage

Good little truck. easy to work on terrible mileage. Plastic breaks easily. AC works well. Doing oil changes on a 4wd is not the easiest

Value
4.0
Performance
4.0
Quality
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Reliability
4.0
Styling
4.0
Recommends this vehicle
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Hard Red
8/18/2021
Love my hard body
Pros

Gas mileage

Cons

Small truck

Pickup still running strong with over a million miles original motor original transmission distributor original coil pack original rear end and gears clutch has over 200,000 miles

Value
5.0
Performance
5.0
Quality
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Reliability
5.0
Styling
5.0
Recommends this vehicle
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TTUFFO
1/1/2021
Solid, rekiable compact p.u.

Original owner, Dad inherited. 4x, man. tranny, 2.5 L. Now mainly Summer off road camper ride. Tough, simple truck. Has the Z engine. Body rust only flaw.

Value
5.0
Performance
4.0
Quality
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Reliability
5.0
Styling
3.0
Recommends this vehicle
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K9
12/24/2020
Love my pickup could have more power but great on

Great little truck, reliable, and gets me where I need to go. 24 years old still in amazing condition. Easy to work on.

Value
4.0
Performance
4.0
Quality
3.0
Comfort
3.0
Reliability
4.0
Styling
3.0
Recommends this vehicle
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