- 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
1997 Nissan D21 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1997 Nissan D21 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in April 2009 for the exterior lighting.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical D21 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1997 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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Nissan D21: every year compared
All D21 years1997 Nissan D21 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 Nissan D21 | 0 | 2 | C | |
| 1997 Nissan Pathfinder | 225 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 1997 Nissan Sentra | 116 | 7 | F | Compare |
| 1997 Nissan Altima | 115 | 3 | B | Compare |
| 1997 Nissan Maxima | 110 | 6 | C | Compare |
| 1997 Nissan Quest | 97 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 1997 Nissan 4X2 | 65 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 1997 Nissan 200SX | 24 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 1997 Nissan 240SX | 14 | 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 1997 Nissan D21
Does the 1997 Nissan D21 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1997 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.
How many complaints has the 1997 Nissan D21 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1997 Nissan D21 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 58 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 1997 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