- The problem
- Incorrect tire inflation pressures were printed on certification labels.
- The risk
- Incorrect tire inflation could result in loss of vehicle control and an accident.
- The fix
- Install corrected tire information label on doorpost certification label.
Vehicle safety record
1988 Nissan D21 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1988 Nissan D21 with NHTSA, most often about the seats & seat belts (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in April 1990 for the labels. For comparison, the 1987 has 0 and the 1989 has 4.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical D21 year, for its age
#191 most complained-about 1988 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1988 Nissan D21 problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1988 Nissan D21 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 1988 Nissan D21
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Driver's lap buckle has hairline crack on push button release. Tt
Nissan D21: every year compared
All D21 years1988 Nissan D21 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 Nissan D21 | 1 | 1 | B | |
| 1988 Nissan Maxima | 60 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1988 Nissan Sentra | 38 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1988 Nissan 300ZX | 25 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 1988 Nissan Pathfinder | 17 | 2 | A | Compare |
| 1988 Nissan Pickup | 9 | 1 | A | Compare |
| 1988 Nissan 200SX | 8 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 1988 Nissan Stanza | 6 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1988 Nissan Pulsar | 6 | 1 | F | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1988 Nissan D21
Does the 1988 Nissan D21 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1988 Nissan D21: labels (April 1990). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1988 Nissan D21?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the seats & seat belts (1).
How many complaints has the 1988 Nissan D21 had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on May 24, 1995 and the latest on May 24, 1995. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1988 Nissan D21 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 72 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Nissan D21 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Nissan D21 years have the most complaints?
1992 (16), 1989 (4), 1988 (1). See every Nissan D21 year compared.
What should I do if my 1988 Nissan D21 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data