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1994 Nissan D21Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 65 owner complaints about the 1994 Nissan D21, most often about the structure. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year1.1× the D21 median · #3 of 7 years by complaints
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints6512 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage120kStructure, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 3, 2018. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1994 Nissan D21 has problems

65 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Structure230
Tires91
Engine and engine cooling80
Power train70
Electrical system41
Seat belts42
Seats32
Suspension30
Service brakes, hydraulic21
7 other systems90

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

1994 Nissan D21 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Front: buckle assembly

Recall 02V-125 · May 2, 2002 · 92,500 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE SEAT BELT TONGUE TO COME OUT OF THE BUCKLE IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION OR HARD BRAKING OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Front: buckle assembly

Recall 96V-170 · Sep 10, 1996 · 84,000 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE SEAT BELT TONGUE TO COME OUT OF THE BUCKLE IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION OR HARD BRAKING OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Nissan.

Best & worst years

1994 vs. every other D21 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the D21 median. How we score

'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1994 Nissan D21, and the recalls they led to.

  1. INADVERTENT RELEASE OF PARKING BRAKEPE95024 · closed Jul 27, 1995
    No recall
  2. SEAT BELT LATCH FAILURESRQ02009 · closed Dec 17, 2002
    Led to recall 02V-125
In owners' words

What D21 owners report

Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I HAVE A 1994 NISSAN PU D21. I JUST NOTICED THAT THE FRAME HAS A RUSTY HOLE ON THE FRAME AT THE FRONT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. FOR MY SAFETY AND OTHERS I CAN'T DRIVE THIS TRUCK. I HOPE NISSAN WILL PAY ATTENTION THIS ISSUE BEFORE SOMEONE GET KILLED.
Complaint 11066825 · Feb 3, 2018 · 180,000 miles
FRAME BROKE LOOSE IN 7 SPOTS ONCE A WEEK I WAS PATCHING THEN I WOULD FIND A NEW SPOT BUT NOW FROM IS TO SOFT TO EVEN PUT A JACK UNDER IT TO GET THE SPARE TIRE ON I FINALLY HAD TO RETIRE IT. BUT THIS TRUCK ONLY HAS 81000 ON IT. *TR
Complaint 10479290 · Oct 8, 2012 · 78,357 miles
NOTHING HAPPENED TO ME YET. BUT I'VE BEEN READING REPORTS OF THIS FRAME RUST THE SAME WAY IN OTHER TRUCKS. I THINK THERE'S INTEGRITY ISSUE WITH THE FRAME NISSAN MADE. THE REST OF MY TRUCK IS FLAWLESS NO BODY RUST. WAS THERE A RECALL PUT OUT I JUST HAVEN'T HEARD OF IT? I JUST WANT TO REPORT IT TO…
Complaint 10474587 · Sep 10, 2012 · 160,000 miles

Own a 1994 D21?

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