MYRModel Year Report

Nissan D21 — years to avoid

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA.

1 model year to avoid, 2 to watch and 1 best bet. Tap a year to see its problem areas, recalls and buy-smart checklist.

Avoid1 year

Caution2 years

Best bets1 year

Complaint history

1986: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1986 1987: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1988: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1988 1989: 4 complaints, Not enough data 1990: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1990 1991: 31 complaints, Recommended 1992: 16 complaints, Not enough data 1992 1993: 43 complaints, Recommended 1994: 65 complaints, Caution 1995: 129 complaints, Avoid 1995 1996: 44 complaints, Recommended 1997: 57 complaints, Caution 1995 · 129
1986: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1986 1987: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1987 1988: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1988 1989: 4 complaints, Not enough data 1989 1990: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1990 1991: 31 complaints, Recommended 1991 1992: 16 complaints, Not enough data 1992 1993: 43 complaints, Recommended 1993 1994: 65 complaints, Caution 1994 1995: 129 complaints, Avoid 1995 1996: 44 complaints, Recommended 1996 1997: 57 complaints, Caution 1997 1995 · 129
1986: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1986 1987: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1987 1988: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1988 1989: 4 complaints, Not enough data 1989 1990: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1990 1991: 31 complaints, Recommended 1991 1992: 16 complaints, Not enough data 1992 1993: 43 complaints, Recommended 1993 1994: 65 complaints, Caution 1994 1995: 129 complaints, Avoid 1995 1996: 44 complaints, Recommended 1996 1997: 57 complaints, Caution 1997 1995 · 129
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Recommended
  • Not enough data

Every year, ranked

Newest first. Find your year, then open it for the full report.

YearRankingComplaintsCompared with a typical year
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.
How the rankings work

Each model year’s distinct NHTSA complaint count is compared with the median of the same model’s other eligible years.

  • ▲ Recommended

    At least 30% fewer complaints than the model’s typical year.

  • ● Recommended

    Within 30% of the model’s typical year.

  • ◆ Caution

    30% to 100% more complaints than the typical year.

  • ■ Avoid

    More than double the complaints of the typical year.

  • ○ Not enough data

    Fewer than 30 complaints on file, or too few other years to compare with — too few for a fair verdict.

Recalls

9

recalls on file across every Nissan D21 model year.

Open a year above to see that year’s own recalls, investigations, and remedies.

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