MYRModel Year Report

1993 Nissan D21

● Typical for this model
1993 Nissan D21
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:38:29.050Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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, 1993 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 1993 1994: 65 complaints 1994 1995: 129 complaints 1996: 44 complaints 1996 1997: 57 complaints 1997
1993: 43 complaints
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YearComplaints
19860
19870
19881
19894
19901
199131
199216
199343
199465
1995129
199644
199757

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

TIRES 9%

9% of complaints: tires — 4 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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GENERAL TIRE TREAD SEPARATION, CAUSING ACCIDENT. *SKD

NHTSA ODI report, 19950427

TIRES 7%

7% of complaints: tires — 3 distinct reports on file.

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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).

NHTSA ODI report, 20120511

STRUCTURE 7%

7% of complaints: structure — 3 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 7%

7% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 3 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 7%

7% of complaints: electrical system — 3 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

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

1993 Nissan D21 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for tires issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • 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

▲ 1991 ● 1996 ◆ 1997

WORST YEARS

■ 1995 ◆ 1994 ◆ 1997

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FAQ

Is the 1993 Nissan D21 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1993 Nissan D21 is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1993 Nissan D21?

The most-reported component is tires:tread/belt, accounting for 9% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1993 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.