1997 Nissan D21Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 57 owner complaints about the 1997 Nissan D21, most often about the air bags. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 19, 2012. Updated daily.
Where the 1997 Nissan D21 has problems
57 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 21 | 19 |
| Power train | 7 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 6 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 5 | 1 |
| Tires | 5 | 0 |
| Suspension | 4 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 4 | 3 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 1 |
| Seats | 3 | 2 |
| 5 other systems | 10 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1997 Nissan D21 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1997 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
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What D21 owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, WHICH FORCED THE VEHICLE INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE, AND INTO A RETAINING WALL. UPON IMPACT, THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK THE CONSUMER STATES THEAT THE VEHICLE HAD THREE MAJOR IMPACTS AND WAS CONSIDERED A TOTAL LOSS.…
WHILE TRAVERLING AT 40-45 MPH CONSUMER REARENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE, AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK ONE PERSON WAS INJURED IN ACCIDENT. *SLC
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