1993 Nissan D21: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 43 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is tires (16% of complaints); the 1992 model year looks more trouble-free.
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 43 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Tires purchased on 6-23-2008 for my 1993 nissan truck have sidewall dry rot. The front drivers side has failed at 25,000 miles of usage. I have not taken back to see if they will replace the tire(s). The goodyear p205/75r14 95t alleg tires need to be recalled for failure of construction. *tr”Owner report · Tires · May 2012
“Tl* the contact owns a 1993 nissan king cab. While undergoing inspection, the contact was advised that the entire frame was rusted and exhibited several holes. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.”Owner report · Structure · Oct 2010
“I own a 1993 nissan pickup and the frame behind the right front wheel has rusted to pieces I have had it welded but no frame after 16 yrs. Should be that bad. *tr”Owner report · Structure · Mar 2009
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“Tl* the contact owns a 1993 nissan pickup with hancock tires h215/75/r14. The steel belts began seperating, which caused grooves in all four tires. He also noticed a leak in the driver-side front and passenger rear tires. The vehicle was taken to discount tires. The passenger rear tire was replaced. The manufacturer was notified, but he was referred back to the dealer that sold him the tires. The current mileage was 126,538. The failure mileage was approximately 122,000. The vehicle identification number was unavailable.”Owner report · Tires · Dec 2008
“When slowing down and trying to down shift after exiting an interstate, I find that the clutch pedal is completely depressed (bottomed out) unexpectedly, resulting in inability to down shift or move gear shift to neutral. This happens intermittently and without warning. This has happened several time over a period of one year. *nm”Owner report · Power Train · Jan 2006
“I drove somewhere, parked the truck and I smelled something burning and saw smoke coming from under the hood. I asked someone if they had a fire extinguisher and they did. I opened the hood and the guy used the fire extinguisher to put the fire out. It started in the wiring harness under the hood. More specifically, there is a resistor and a capacitor coming out of the wiring harness (near the driver-side headlight / distributor coil area) that was on fire. I don't know how many nissan trucks have this defect, but that's for nissan and the government to keep track of. I would also like to know, how many electrical / wiring harness fires have to occur before a recall is in order? *jb”Owner report · Electrical System · Sep 2005
“I purchased viper p22570s14 in late 99. Between dec 02 and jun 03 I have had 3 separations/blowouts & 1 large bulge with steel showing. The 3 blowouts occurred at highway speeds, but luckily no accidents or injuries, just high heartbeats. I still have 2 of the tires in my possession. What options if any do I have in this situation? Thanks for any info. Jsc. *nlm”Owner report · Tires · Jun 2003
“I had a 1993 nissan ex cab p/u standard with a/c and power steering and I had a problem with the injectors staying on with the key off and would fill the engine full of gas. Needless to say it burnt up one day and the place where it burnt said for me to get it out of there before they towed it so it ended up in the scrap yard. *ak”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Oct 2001
“Complete tire size 31x10.50r15lt. Front tire tread separated while on the interstate pulling a trailor. Nearly flipped the vehicle over trying to stop.*ak (dot number: vd60at4435 tiresize: 31x10.50r1)”Owner report · Tires · Oct 2000
“Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 70mph on highway and there was noise. Rear right tire tread separated, and was slapping up against tire. Firestone #atx tires, size 31x10r15 . There were no injuries. *ak”Owner report · Tires · Jul 2000
When filing, owners marked a crash in 4 of these complaints and injuries in 4 - 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.
How other years compare
Check your exact D21 by VIN
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Is the 1993 Nissan D21 reliable?
NHTSA has 43 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 1993 Nissan D21. The most complained-about area is tires (16% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1993 Nissan D21 problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 144,000 miles or less.
Does the 1993 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.