MYRModel Year Report

1994 Nissan D21

◆ Worse than typical
1994 Nissan D21
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:52:30.487Z

This year had 30% to 100% more 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, 1994 highlighted. 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
1994: 65 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.

STRUCTURE 35%

35% of complaints: structure — 23 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frame and members and underbody shields.

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I HAVE A 1994 NISSAN PU D21 . I JUST NOTICED THAT THE FRAME HAS A RUSTY HOLE ON THE FRAME AT THE FRONT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE . FOR MY SAFETY AND OTHERS I CAN'T DRIVE THIS TRUCK . I HOPE NISSAN WILL PAY ATTENTION THIS ISSUE BEFORE SOMEONE GET KILLED .

NHTSA ODI report, 20180203

THE FRAME SECTION ABOVE THE RIGHT REAR FRONT SPRING PERCH IS CRACKED. FRAME HAS HOLES ON BOTH SIDES NEAR FRONT SUSPENSION ALSO. UNSAFE TO OPERATE VEHICLE. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20120406

Also filed under SUSPENSION

TIRES 14%

14% of complaints: tires — 9 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing tread/belt.

CRASH INJURY
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CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT FIRESTONE TIRE ATX WILDERNESS. 30X95R15LT DOT. WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT 40MPH IT HAD HEAVY VIBRATION. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. CONSUMER STATED THIS TIRE WAS DEFECTIVE FROM MANUFACTURER. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030131

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 12%

12% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe and exhaust system.

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HAVE HAD CONSTANT PROBLEM WITH EXHAUST LEAKS. DEALER DENIES SAFETY ISSUE/MANUFACTURING DEFECT EXISTS.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20020909

POWER TRAIN 11%

11% of complaints: power train — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and transfer case (4-wheel drive).

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CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH THE TRANSMISSION START SLIPPING . NLM

NHTSA ODI report, 20021002

SEAT BELTS 6%

6% of complaints: seat belts — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing buckle assembly and retractor.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 1994 — complaint volume: 65
I 19950412 — PE (closed 19950727)

INADVERTENT RELEASE OF PARKING BRAKE

R 19961125 — seat belts

THE LATCH PLATE USED IN THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WAS NOT MANUFACTURED ACCORDING TO DESIGN DIMENSIONS. IF THE SEAT BELT TONGUE IS INSERTED SLOWLY AT AN ANGLE INTO THE BUCKLE, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF PAR

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BUCKLE AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY WITH A NEW BUCKLE.

Campaign 96V170001 — check if this car was fixed

I 20020411 — RQ (closed 20021217)

SEAT BELT LATCH FAILURES

R 20021216 — seat belts

ON CERTAIN LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS, THE LATCH PLATE USED IN THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WAS NOT MANUFACTURED ACCORDING TO DESIGN DIMENSIONS. IF THE SEAT BELT TONGUE IS INSERTED SLOWLY AT AN ANGLE INTO THE

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BUCKLE AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY WITH A NEW BUCKLE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 22, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON

Campaign 02V125000 — 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

1994 Nissan D21 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for structure issues (23 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 96V170001 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 02V125000 (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

▲ 1991 ● 1993 ● 1996

WORST YEARS

■ 1995 ◆ 1997 ● 1996

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FAQ

Is the 1994 Nissan D21 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1994 Nissan D21 is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1994 Nissan D21?

The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 35% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1994 Nissan D21 have?

4 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.