Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety...
1986-1997 · 12 model years
Nissan D21 Problems by year
Owners have filed 21 complaints about the Nissan D21 across 12 model years, and it has 9 recalls. The 1992 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (16). The most reported problem area is the seats & seat belts, followed by the wheels & tires.
- Complaints
- 21
- Recalls
- 9
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 0
D21 complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common D21 problems
Nissan D21 recalls 9
Certain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to...
On 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 an angle into the buckle, there is a possibility of partial engagement.
Vehicle 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 due to inadequate heat resistance of the plastic at the lamp operating...
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 an angle into the buckle, there is a possibility of partial engagement.
The 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 the buckle to operate improperly.
The right front brake caliper piston seal groove was improperly machined causing a brake fluid leak when the brakes are applied.
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Trucks were assembled without a door lock plate in the right side door.
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Incorrect tire inflation pressures were printed on certification labels.
Latest D21 complaints
Upon purchase of vehicle...Previous owner stated that at 32,000 he had to have the frame plated on both sides in front of rear wheels... Do to excessive rust and cracks.I just recently purchased this vehicle with only 57,000 miles on the truck now as of 5/15/2014. The truck sat for the last 3 years because the frame had progressed to the point of non drive ability.Both side frame rails from the rear to the front axles are hanging by the fuel and brake lines. Researched the salvage yards an all suitable donors are...
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starting to be the same way.I had another one year an a half ago I had to plate it too.The inside of the beds are all cancer-ed up as well.Very poor metal quality and prepping. *Tr
Vehicle was lifted on hoist, and literally broke in half. Frame was not visibly damaged prior to incident, and had only small amount of surface rust. Rear end of vehicle smashed to ground from 4 feet in the air. Very lucky someone was not under it working at the time. Frame extremely weak with no visible signs. Vehicle had less that 125,000 miles on it at the time of failure. *Tr
I was traveling along interstate 10, at approximately 60 mph. The visibility was clear; the roadway was clear of any obstructions. The tread on the right rear tire completely separated from the tire. I did not hit anything to cause this tread separation. The tire had just been inspected/rotated by a firestone dealer within the previous month. When the tread separated from the tire, the loose tread hit the rear quarter panel on my truck causing $2,000 worth of damages.*Ak (dot number: h4p9djd486 tiresize: p195/75r14)
I have learned from many this is very very common failure. No safety defect mentioned. *Ak
Seat broke and through me into the stering wheel when I crashed into the back of another car.*Ak
Vehicle was impossible to start due to main starter relay going out, happened all the time . Took vehicle to dealer, and the dealer recommended to buy extra relays, so it could be fixed next time around.*Ak the part that failed is called a double blue relay. *Slc
Questions about the Nissan D21
Which Nissan D21 years have the most problems?
Which Nissan D21 years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Nissan D21 problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the seats & seat belts (7), wheels & tires (5), electrical system (3) most often.
How many recalls does the Nissan D21 have?
NHTSA lists 9 recalls across all Nissan D21 model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data