MYRModel Year Report

1991 Nissan D21

▲ Better than typical
1991 Nissan D21
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:52:55.962Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Nissan D21 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1991 highlighted. 1988: 1 complaints 1988 1989: 4 complaints 1990: 1 complaints 1990 1991: 31 complaints 1991 1992: 16 complaints 1992 1993: 43 complaints 1994: 65 complaints 1994 1995: 129 complaints 1996: 44 complaints 1996 1997: 57 complaints 1997
1991: 31 complaints
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YearComplaints
19860
19870
19881
19894
19901
199131
199216
199343
199465
1995129
199644
199757

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

SEAT BELTS 32%

32% of complaints: seat belts — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing buckle assembly and anchorage.

CRASH INJURY
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DRIVER'S SHOULDER/LAP BELT UNHOOKED;HOOKED LEFT SHOULDER;PULLED MUSCLES IN LEFT SHOULDER;VEHICLE RAN OVER BUMP IN ROAD; ALSO, PASSENGERS SIDE DEFECTIVE. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950515

UPON IMPACT, DURING FRONTAL CRASH AT APPROX. 25MPH, DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BUCKLE UNLATCHED WHEN HIT TELEPHONE POLE, POLICE CHECKED BUCKLE 4 TIMES. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950314

POWER TRAIN 16%

16% of complaints: power train — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing manual transmission and clutch assembly.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 13%

13% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and exhaust system.

FIRE
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THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW IN THE AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM, FILTER FILLS UP WITH WATER, CAUSING THE AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM TO RUST OUT, AND THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR TO RUST SHUT, FLOODING THE ENGINE, FIX IS REPLACE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR, REBUILD/REPLACE...

NHTSA ODI report, 20080613

TIMING CHAIN, TIMING CHAIN COVER DEFECT (NISSAN KA24E). TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER FAILURE CAUSES DAMAGE TO INSIDE OF TIMING CHAIN COVER. COOLANT SEEPS INTO OIL PAN CAUSING OVERHEATING AND STALLING. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20040821

SUSPENSION 10%

10% of complaints: suspension — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing leaf spring assembly.

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THIS TRUCK HAS 18300 ORIG MILES THE FRAME IS ROTTED SO BAD THAT IT IS READY TO BREAK IN HALF. I GOOGLED THIS AND FOUND MANY OTHER PICKUPS AND PATHFINDERS THAT USE THE SAME FRAME ASSY ALSO ROTTED BADLY . THIS SEEMS TO BE THE SAME AS TOYOTA.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120721

SEATS 10%

10% of complaints: seats — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing head restraint and recliner.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19950310 — EA (closed 19950802)

TAKATA SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE

R 19950929 — seat belts

THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE

Remedy: OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AND CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. THEY SHOULD ENSURE THAT BOTH BUCKLES A

Campaign 95V103002 — check if this car was fixed

R 20060701 — exterior lighting

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 N

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.

Campaign 06E049000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20090511 — exterior lighting

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 CONF

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.

Campaign 09E012000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1991 Nissan D21 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 95V103002 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E049000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09E012000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

● 1993 ● 1996 ◆ 1997

WORST YEARS

■ 1995 ◆ 1994 ◆ 1997

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FAQ

Is the 1991 Nissan D21 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1991 Nissan D21 is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1991 Nissan D21?

The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 32% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1991 Nissan D21 have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.