Nissan D21 — YEARS TO AVOID
Data updated 2026-08-02. Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA.
Avoid: 1995 · Best bets: 1991, 1993, 1996
COMPLAINT HISTORY
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1986 | 0 |
| 1987 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 4 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 31 |
| 1992 | 16 |
| 1993 | 43 |
| 1994 | 65 |
| 1995 | 129 |
| 1996 | 44 |
| 1997 | 57 |
EVERY YEAR, RANKED
| Year | Ranking | Complaints | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Caution | 57 | This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year. |
| 1996 | Recommended | 44 | This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year. |
| 1995 | Avoid | 129 | This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year. |
| 1994 | Caution | 65 | This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year. |
| 1993 | Recommended | 43 | This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year. |
| 1992 | Not enough data | 16 | Only 16 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. |
| 1991 | Recommended | 31 | This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year. |
| 1990 | Not enough data | 1 | Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. |
| 1989 | Not enough data | 4 | Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. |
| 1988 | Not enough data | 1 | Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. |
| 1987 | Not enough data | 0 | Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. |
| 1986 | Not enough data | 0 | Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. |