1992 Nissan D21: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 16 owner complaints on record; most reports concern seat belts.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Apr 2009
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Vehicle was lifted on hoist, and literally broke in half. Frame was not visibly damaged prior to incident, and had only small amount of surface rust. Rear end of vehicle smashed to ground from 4 feet in the air. Very lucky someone was not under it working at the time. Frame extremely weak with no visible signs. Vehicle had less that 125,000 miles on it at the time of failure. *tr”Owner report · Structure · Mar 2013
“I was traveling along interstate 10, at approximately 60 mph. The visibility was clear; the roadway was clear of any obstructions. The tread on the right rear tire completely separated from the tire. I did not hit anything to cause this tread separation. The tire had just been inspected/rotated by a firestone dealer within the previous month. When the tread separated from the tire, the loose tread hit the rear quarter panel on my truck causing $2,000 worth of damages.*ak (dot number: h4p9djd486 tiresize: p195/75r14)”Owner report · Tires · Jul 2001
“Odi# 6141; while driving approximately 65 mph right rear tire tread had separated from tire which caused truck to swerve. Tire is a firestone atx, sizep215/75r15 w/ approx. 25k mileage. Tire was a part of the original tires bought with vehicle. Vehicle is a nissan pickup truck 1992. *ak firestone atx p215/75/r15 *mw”Owner report · Tires · Apr 2000
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“The driver's side shoulder seat belt popped loose while the driver stretched at a stop light, belt does not lock tightly, dealer contacted, and is not aware of the problem. No warranty and the problem still exists. *ak”Owner report · Seat Belts · Jul 1998
“Vehicle was impossible to start due to main starter relay going out, happened all the time . Took vehicle to dealer, and the dealer recommended to buy extra relays, so it could be fixed next time around.*ak the part that failed is called a double blue relay. *slc”Owner report · Electrical System · Nov 1997
“Transmission slips from 1st to 2nd and in o/d and down shifting from 3rd to 2nd bumps, resulting in transmission failure, over drive switch inoperative replaced solenoid and vale body. *ak”Owner report · Power Train · Jul 1996
“Headlights go on and off,usually one side at a time.it seems to alternate sides or both go off. The bright light switch some times only one will be off at a time with the other one coming on when ever. It does not seem like a ground is bad since it can be sitting still and the lights will go on or off as they please. I have new lights installed. *ak”Owner report · Exterior Lighting
“Experienced belt separation on all four tires - same problem as recalled tires. This model needs to be investigated and added to recall list. *ak( dot number: tire size: p195/75r14 )”Owner report · Tires
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 1 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 2 campaigns
CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Remedy: CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
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Is the 1992 Nissan D21 reliable?
NHTSA has 16 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 1992 Nissan D21. The most complained-about area is seat belts.
Does the 1992 Nissan D21 have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning exterior lighting. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.