1992 Nissan D21

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1992 Nissan D21
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:17:54.584Z

Only 16 complaints 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 16 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Nissan D21 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1992 highlighted. 1986: 0 complaints 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1988: 1 complaints 1988 1989: 4 complaints 1990: 1 complaints 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 1997
1992: 16 complaints
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YearComplaints
19860
19870
19881
19894
19901
199131
199216
199343
199465
1995129
199644
199757

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 16 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

TIRES

3 of 16 total reports mention: tires.

SEAT BELTS

3 of 16 total reports mention: seat belts.

WHEELS

2 of 16 total reports mention: wheels.

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UPON PURCHASE OF VEHICLE...PREVIOUS OWNER STATED THAT AT 32,000 HE HAD TO HAVE THE FRAME PLATED ON BOTH SIDES IN FRONT OF REAR WHEELS...

NHTSA ODI report, 20140715

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 of 16 total reports mention: electrical system.

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STARTER RELAY FAILED, CAUSING ENGINE NOT TO CRANK. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19950117

VISIBILITY

1 of 16 total reports mentions: visibility.

SAFETY TIMELINE

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

1992 Nissan D21 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for tires issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for wheels issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 06E049000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09E012000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1991 ● 1993 ● 1996

WORST YEARS

■ 1995 ◆ 1994 ◆ 1997

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FAQ

Is the 1992 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 1992 Nissan D21?

The most-reported component is tires:tread/belt, accounting for 19% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1992 Nissan D21 have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.