- The problem
- 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 standard no. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." These lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
- The risk
- Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on may 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
Vehicle safety record
1992 Nissan D21 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 16 complaints about the 1992 Nissan D21 with NHTSA, most often about the wheels & tires (5) and the seats & seat belts (4). Those complaints describe 1 crash and 1 injury. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in April 2009 for the exterior lighting. For comparison, the 1991 has 0 and the 1993 has 0.
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FFar more problems than a typical D21 year, for its age
#122 most complained-about 1992 vehicle
- Complaints
- 16
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1992 Nissan D21 problems
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1992 Nissan D21 recalls 2
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
- The problem
- 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 federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
- The risk
- Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
- The fix
- Ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. The recall began on july 1, 2006. Owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211.
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16 complaints about the 1992 Nissan D21
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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)
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
Experienced belt separation on all four tires - same problem as recalled tires. This model needs to be investigated and added to recall list. *Ak( dot number: tire size: p195/75r14 )
Odi# 6141; while driving approximately 65 mph right rear tire tread had separated from tire which caused truck to swerve. Tire is a firestone atx, sizep215/75r15 w/ approx. 25K mileage. Tire was a part of the original tires bought with vehicle. Vehicle is a nissan pickup truck 1992. *Ak firestone atx p215/75/r15 *mw
Headlights go on and off,usually one side at a time.It seems to alternate sides or both go off. The bright light switch some times only one will be off at a time with the other one coming on when ever. It does not seem like a ground is bad since it can be sitting still and the lights will go on or off as they please. I have new lights installed. *Ak
The driver's side shoulder seat belt popped loose while the driver stretched at a stop light, belt does not lock tightly, dealer contacted, and is not aware of the problem. No warranty and the problem still exists. *Ak
EXHAUST MANIFOLD MOUNTING STUDS FAILURE.
Transmission slips from 1st to 2nd and in o/d and down shifting from 3rd to 2nd bumps, resulting in transmission failure, over drive switch inoperative replaced solenoid and vale body. *Ak
Driver's shoulder/lap belt buckle/latch wires are fraying, also pass. Side female portion buckle has fallen off. *Ak
Replaced the wiring harness for the second since had car purchase car new . Tt
Steel rims cracked, 1 split causing loss of control of vehicle prior to recall. (92V139) *tw
Driver side seat belt buckle will not stay latched. Tt
5 Speed manual transmission jumpd out of 3rd/4th gear, causing grinding. Tt
Nissan D21: every year compared
All D21 years1992 Nissan D21 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 Nissan D21 | 16 | 2 | F | |
| 1992 Nissan Maxima | 112 | 5 | D | Compare |
| 1992 Nissan Sentra | 66 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 1992 Nissan Stanza | 35 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 1992 Nissan Pathfinder | 32 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 1992 Nissan 240SX | 9 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 1992 Nissan NX | 7 | 1 | - | Compare |
| 1992 Nissan 300ZX | 5 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 1992 Nissan Quest | 3 | 0 | A | 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 1992 Nissan D21
Does the 1992 Nissan D21 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1992 Nissan D21: exterior lighting (April 2009); exterior lighting (May 2006). 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 1992 Nissan D21?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the wheels & tires (5), seats & seat belts (4), transmission & drivetrain (2).
How many complaints has the 1992 Nissan D21 had?
16 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on January 17, 1995 and the latest on July 15, 2014. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 1 injury and 0 deaths.
Is the 1992 Nissan D21 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 13 out of 100 (grade F: far more 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 1992 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