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1995 Nissan D21Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 129 owner complaints about the 1995 Nissan D21, most often about the structure. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexUse caution2.2× the D21 median · #1 of 7 years by complaints
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints12920 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage120kStructure, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 14, 2018. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1995 Nissan D21 has problems

129 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
Structure310
Engine and engine cooling173
Service brakes, hydraulic164
Exterior lighting160
Power train100
Fuel system, gasoline90
Tires91
Visibility90
Electrical system71
9 other systems246

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

3 recalls

1995 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

Doors: latch

Recall 94V-243 · Dec 14, 1994 · 200 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN THE DOOR NOT LATCHINGCORRECTLY, IN AN ACCIDENT, EXPOSING PASSENGER TO INCREASED RISK OF INJURY.

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

1995 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
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  • Caution
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  • Not rated
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1995 Nissan D21, and the recalls they led to.

  1. INADVERTENT RELEASE OF PARKING BRAKEPE95024 · closed Jul 27, 1995
    No recall
In owners' words

What D21 owners report

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

THE ENTIRE FRAME OF THE 1995 NISSAN HARDBODY PICKUP IS RUSTING APART, THIS IS THE SECOND TRUCK OF THIS TYPE IVE OWNED AND HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM. IT IS NO LONGER DEEMED SAFE BY MECHANICS TO MEET N.C.D.M.V. INSPECTION STANDARDS. THE PROBLEM IS FROM THE SAME AS THE NISSAN FRONTIER TRUCKS RECALLED,…
Complaint 11062746 · Jan 14, 2018 · 150,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 NISSAN PICKUP TRUCK. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT AND REAR FRAME WAS CORRODED AND EXHIBITING HOLES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THEY DIAGNOSED THE CORROSION FAILURE BUT PROVIDED NO ASSISTANCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO CONTACTED AND STATED…
Complaint 10458466 · May 14, 2012 · 135,000 miles
I BOUGHT A ONE OWNER LOW MILEAGE 63,000 MILES 1995 NISSAN KING CAB 4X4 TRUCK. I TOOK IT IN FOR A OIL CHANGE AND WAS REFUSED SERVICE DUE TO THE FRAME DEEMED UNSAFE TO SUPPORT THE VEHICLE WHILE RESTING ON THE VEHICLE LIFT. I HAVE DOCUMENTED WORK ORDERS FROM ZIEBART STATING WHEN NEW FROM THE DEALER…
Complaint 10456262 · Apr 23, 2012 · 65,000 miles

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