Model year record

1995 Nissan D21

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 159 owner complaints on file.

Nissan D21, 1986–1997 generation
Pictured: the 1986–1997 generation. IFCAR, Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 98V234000

Exterior lighting: tail lights

Component
Exterior lighting: tail lights
Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
100,032
Reported to NHTSA
1998-09-21
Owners notified
1998-11-30

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. A REAR LAMP WILL NOT ILLUMINATE BECAUSE THE METAL BARREL IN THE LIGHT BULB SOCKET MOVES OR SEPARATES FROM THE PLASTIC SOCKET HOUSING DUE TO INADEQUATE HEAT RESISTANCE OF THE PLASTIC AT THE LAMP OPERATING TEMPERATURE.

Safety risk

THE STOP/TAIL COMBINATION LAMP OR THE TURN SIGNAL LAMP WILL NOT FUNCTION.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BULB SOCKETS IN THE REAR COMBINATION LAMPS.

Recall campaignNHTSA 94V251000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper
Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
500
Reported to NHTSA
1994-12-30
Owners notified
1995-02-02

Defect description

THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE CALIPER PISTON SEAL GROOVE WAS IMPROPERLY MACHINED CAUSING A BRAKE FLUID LEAK WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE BRAKE CALIPERS ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.

Recall campaignNHTSA 94V243000

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch

Component
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
200
Reported to NHTSA
1994-12-14
Owners notified
1995-01-20

Defect description

TRUCKS WERE ASSEMBLED WITHOUT A DOOR LOCK PLATE IN THE RIGHT SIDE DOOR.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL DOOR LOCK PLATE IN VEHICLES WHICH ARE MISSING A DOOR PLATE.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Structure: frame and members19117,000 mi
Exterior lighting: tail lights982,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine766,009 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip7176,000 mi
Tires6—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline5—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe4100,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights4—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly470,000 mi
Power train4—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components4—
Structure428,000 mi
Suspension: front4—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal4—
Visibility: windshield4—
Exterior lighting: brake lights3—
Fuel system, gasoline343,555 mi
Power train: manual transmission3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper368,000 mi
Structure: body3120,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt3—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages2—
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments2—
Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments2—
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields270,000 mi
Suspension2120,000 mi
Vehicle speed control2—
Visibility: glass, side/rear2—
Air bags: frontal1—
Electrical system1—
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel1—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1—
Electrical system: horn1—
Electrical system: ignition1—
Electrical system: ignition: switch1—
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1—
Equipment165,000 mi
Exterior lighting: fog lights1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1—
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch180,000 mi
Parking brake1120,000 mi
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical1—
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable1—
Power train: automatic transmission1—
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines1—
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1—
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)1—
Seat belts1—
Seat belts: front: webbing1—
Seats1—
Seats: front assembly: head restraint1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1—
Steering: linkages1—
Structure: body: door1—
Structure: body: hood1—
Structure: body: trunk lid1—
Tires: valve1—
Unknown or other1—
Vehicle speed control: linkages1—
Visibility: power window devices and controls1—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: interior1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer155,000 mi

The 1994 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. The 1996 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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