- 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
1989 Nissan D21 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 1989 Nissan D21 with NHTSA, most often about the seats & seat belts (2) and the electrical system (1). Those complaints describe 1 fire. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in April 1990 for the labels. For comparison, the 1988 has 1 and the 1990 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical D21 year, for its age
#143 most complained-about 1989 vehicle
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1989 Nissan D21 problems
Share of all 4 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1989 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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4 complaints about the 1989 Nissan D21
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
I have learned from many this is very very common failure. No safety defect mentioned. *Ak
The dealership has not had parts since december 18, 1995. Please describe.
The vehicle caught on fire while running from under the dashboard. Please describe. *Ak
Passenger side seat belt buckle failure, dealer made repairs on vehicle but the problem is still there. Tt
Nissan D21: every year compared
All D21 years1989 Nissan D21 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 Nissan D21 | 4 | 1 | C | |
| 1989 Nissan Maxima | 64 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 1989 Nissan Sentra | 42 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1989 Nissan 240SX | 36 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 1989 Nissan Pathfinder | 15 | 2 | A | Compare |
| 1989 Nissan Pickup | 14 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 1989 Nissan Stanza | 10 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1989 Nissan 300ZX | 9 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1989 Nissan Pulsar | 4 | 0 | C | 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 1989 Nissan D21
Does the 1989 Nissan D21 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1989 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 1989 Nissan D21?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the seats & seat belts (2), electrical system (1), engine & cooling (1).
How many complaints has the 1989 Nissan D21 had?
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on February 13, 1996 and the latest on May 29, 2001. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1989 Nissan D21 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 43 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as 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 1989 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