Model year record

1995 Nissan D21

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

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.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.