Nissan D21

466 federal complaints across 10 model years (1988-1997) ยท 7 recall campaigns

Complaints by model year

Federal complaints filed against each model year of the Nissan D21. Hover a bar for the count.

1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
Three most-complained-about yearsAll other years

Which years to avoid

Ranked from the same federal record. Click any year for its full file.

Years to look at twice

  1. 1995 Nissan D21 - 159 complaints
  2. 1994 Nissan D21 - 76 complaints
  3. 1997 Nissan D21 - 72 complaints
Highest raw complaint counts. Counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Quieter years

  1. 1994 Nissan D21 - 76 complaints
  2. 1995 Nissan D21 - 159 complaints
Fewest complaints among years with a meaningful record; the two newest model years are excluded because they have had little time to accumulate filings.

What fails, all years combined

Body & structure
69
Engine & cooling
47
Tires
43
Power train
40
Seat belts
36
Air bags
36

Every model year

Model yearComplaintsRecalls
1997 Nissan D21720
1996 Nissan D21471
1995 Nissan D211593
1994 Nissan D21762
1993 Nissan D21490
1992 Nissan D21210
1991 Nissan D21351
1990 Nissan D2111
1989 Nissan D2151
1988 Nissan D2111

Recall campaigns, all years

Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Recall repairs are free at the dealer.

CampaignYearsComponentSummary
02V1250001994Seat BeltsON CERTAIN LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS, THE LATCH PLATE USED IN THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WAS NOT MANUFACTURED ACCORDING TO DESIGN DIMENSIONS. IF THE SEAT BELT TONGUE IS INSERTED SLOWLY AT
98V2340001995-1996Exterior LightingVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. A REAR LAMP WILL NOT ILLUMINATE BECAUSE THE METAL BARREL IN THE LIGHT BULB SOCKET MOVES OR SEPARATES FROM THE PLASTIC SOCKET HOUSING
96V1700011994Seat BeltsTHE LATCH PLATE USED IN THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WAS NOT MANUFACTURED ACCORDING TO DESIGN DIMENSIONS. IF THE SEAT BELT TONGUE IS INSERTED SLOWLY AT AN ANGLE INTO THE BUCKLE, THERE IS A
95V1030021991Seat BeltsTHE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING T
94V2510001995Service Brakes, HydraulicTHE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE CALIPER PISTON SEAL GROOVE WAS IMPROPERLY MACHINED CAUSING A BRAKE FLUID LEAK WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED.
94V2430001995Latches/Locks/LinkagesTRUCKS WERE ASSEMBLED WITHOUT A DOOR LOCK PLATE IN THE RIGHT SIDE DOOR.
90V0720001986-1990EquipmentINCORRECT TIRE INFLATION PRESSURES WERE PRINTED ON CERTIFICATION LABELS.