MYRModel Year Report

1988 Nissan D21

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1988 Nissan D21
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:45:02.180Z

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
1

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1988

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1988: 1 complaint 1988 1 1989: 4 complaints 1990: 1 complaint 1990 1991: 31 complaints 1992: 16 complaints 1992 1993: 43 complaints 1994: 65 complaints 1994 1995: 129 complaints 1996: 44 complaints 1996 1997: 57 complaints
1988: 1 complaint 1988 1 1989: 4 complaints 1989 1990: 1 complaint 1990 1991: 31 complaints 1991 1992: 16 complaints 1992 1993: 43 complaints 1993 1994: 65 complaints 1994 1995: 129 complaints 1995 1996: 44 complaints 1996 1997: 57 complaints 1997
1988: 1 complaint 1988 1 1989: 4 complaints 1989 1990: 1 complaint 1990 1991: 31 complaints 1991 1992: 16 complaints 1992 1993: 43 complaints 1993 1994: 65 complaints 1994 1995: 129 complaints 1995 1996: 44 complaints 1996 1997: 57 complaints 1997

1988: 1 complaint

View as data table
YearComplaints
19860
19870
19881
19894
19901
199131
199216
199343
199465
1995129
199644
199757

Known problem areas

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Seat belts

1 of 1 total report mentions: seat belts, most commonly citing buckle assembly.

Show complaint excerpts

Driver's lap buckle has hairline crack on push button release. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-05-24

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1990-06-25Equipment90V072000 Incorrect tire inflation pressures were printed on certification labels.

    Remedy: Install corrected tire information label on doorpost certification label.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1988 Nissan D21 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Seat belts: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 90V072000 · Equipment
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1988 Nissan D21 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1988 Nissan D21?
The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1988 Nissan D21 have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.