Model year

1991 Nissan D21

Pickup, gasoline, 4x2, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Feb 16, 1995 to Nov 16, 2016.

Recall campaigns covering this model year32.77M vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints315.6 times the median 1991 pickup
Severity index25.81991 pickups average 17.2
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 1991 Nissan D21 peaked in 1995, with 6 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

0246199561998200120042007201020132016201920222026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

32% of complaints about the 1991 Nissan D21 name seat belts

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Seat belts
10
Powertrain
5
Engine and cooling
4
Seats
3
Suspension
3
Steering
2
Tires
2
Visibility and wipers
2
Airbags
1
Structure
1
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

3 recall campaigns cover the 1991 Nissan D21

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 1991 Nissan D21
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
09E-012Apr 7, 2009These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated…Lighting16,270Refund or buyback
06E-049May 24, 2006Certain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the passenger…Lighting27,176Part replacement
95V-103-002May 24, 1995Front safety belt buckle release buttons can breakSeat belts2,730,462Part replacement
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 1991 Nissan D21

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

31 complaints on file, page 1 of 2.

  1. Filed Nov 16, 2016Failure Nov 12, 2016Silver City, NMTires

    AROUND FIVE YEARS AGO, WE BOUGHT 4 NEW DOUGLAS ULTRA TRAC 2 TIRES FROM THE LOCAL WALMART. THE TRUCK WAS RETIRED FROM HIGHWAY USE SHORTLY AFTER AND THE TIRES HAVE LESS THAN A THOUSAND MILES USE ON THEM. THE TRUCK HAS BEEN IN LIGHT USE AROUND THE HOUSE TO MOVE MATERIALS AFTER, AND SEEN LESS THAN ONE HUNDRED MILES USE. SILVER CITY NEW MEXICO IS A RURAL AREA WITH NO SMOG AT AROUND 6 THOUSAND FEET. I HEARD A NOISE IN THE YARD, WENT TO INVESTIGATE AND FOUND THAT A REAR TIRE HAD BLOWN OUT ON THE INSIDE REAR. THE FAILURE HAD COME FROM THE BEAD OF THE TIRE, ON THE SHADED SIDE OF THE WHEEL. THERE WAS NO OTHER DAMAGE TO BE SEEN ON THE TIRE. ON EXAMINING THE TIRE BEFORE REMOVAL, I FOUND THAT THE RUBBER WAS SO DETERIORATED THAT I COULD TEAR IT, CHORD INCLUDED, WITH MY BARE HANDS (I'M NEARLY 70 AND DISABLED). I FELT THAT THESE TIRES ARE A CONSIDERABLE SAFETY HAZARD. HAVE TRIED SEVERAL TIMES TO CONTACT THE LOCAL WALMART MANAGEMENT WITHOUT SUCCESS. HAS ANYTHING BEEN DONE TO REMOVE THESE TIRES FROM USE?

    NHTSA complaint 10926419
  2. Filed Jul 21, 2012Failure Jul 1, 201118,343 milesWest Warwick, RISuspension

    THIS TRUCK HAS 18300 ORIG MILES THE FRAME IS ROTTED SO BAD THAT IT IS READY TO BREAK IN HALF. I GOOGLED THIS AND FOUND MANY OTHER PICKUPS AND PATHFINDERS THAT USE THE SAME FRAME ASSY ALSO ROTTED BADLY . THIS SEEMS TO BE THE SAME AS TOYOTA. CAN SOMEONE PLEASE CONTACT ME ON THIS. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

    NHTSA complaint 10466865
  3. Filed Sep 27, 2010Failure Jan 1, 1901Stoughton, WIUnknown or other

    1991 NISSAN D21 PICK UP TRUCK. CONSUMER STATES HE NEEDS THE STOPPING DISTANCE FROM 60 MPH *TGW THE CONSUMER WOULD ALSO LIKE INFORMATION ON THE BRAKING SYSTEM, *JB

    NHTSA complaint 10344392
  4. Filed Feb 17, 2009Failure Feb 16, 2009Roaring Spring, PAFrame and members

    THE FRAME ON MY 1991 NISSAN PICKUP TRUCK RUST OUT ON BOTH SIDES AND ALMOST SNAP CLEAN THROUGH. ITS BEING HELD TOGETHER BY A FEW INCH OF STEEL ON FRAME. *TR

    NHTSA complaint 10259128
  5. Filed Jun 13, 2008Failure Mar 21, 200810 milesVancouver, WAExhaust system

    THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW IN THE AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM, FILTER FILLS UP WITH WATER, CAUSING THE AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM TO RUST OUT, AND THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR TO RUST SHUT, FLOODING THE ENGINE, FIX IS REPLACE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR, REBUILD/REPLACE AIR INDUCTION CONTROLS, AND THE FILTER AND CANISTER, AND DRILL A SMALL DRAIN HOLE IN THE CANISTER SO THAT THE CONDENSATION CAN DRAIN OUT, UNTIL NISSAN MAKES A BETTER REPLACEMENT CANISTER FOR THE FILTER. *TR

    NHTSA complaint 10230975
  6. Filed Nov 22, 2004Failure Oct 20, 2003135,000 milesCamarillo, CAFrontalCrash2 injured

    THE CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION WHERE THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A GARAGE AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *JB

    NHTSA complaint 10101507
  7. Filed Aug 21, 2004Failure May 15, 200483,000 milesElgin, ILGasoline

    TIMING CHAIN, TIMING CHAIN COVER DEFECT (NISSAN KA24E). TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER FAILURE CAUSES DAMAGE TO INSIDE OF TIMING CHAIN COVER. COOLANT SEEPS INTO OIL PAN CAUSING OVERHEATING AND STALLING. *JB

    NHTSA complaint 10088331
  8. Filed Sep 11, 2000Failure Sep 22, 1998Waipahu, HITread/belt

    I CHECKED AND NO DOT#'S WERE ON TIRE STARTING WITH DOT, FIRST SET TIRES TREAD BLEW OFF BACK TIRES, NOW SECOND SET IS STARTING TO SEPARATE, CONTACTED DEALER AND TIRE MANUFACTURER BOTH BASICALLY TOLD ME TO BAD!*AK( DOT NUMBER: NOT ONTIRE TIRE SIZE: 30/9.5/15 )

    NHTSA complaint 731082
  9. Filed Dec 2, 1999Portland, MEBuckle assembly

    AFTER REPAIR OF RECALL (95V103002) IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE DEALERSHIP DID NOT REPLACE THE RESTRAINTS AS INSTRUCTED IN THE RECALL. CONSUMER HAS TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO A DIFFERENT DEALER. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 853578
  10. Filed Sep 28, 1999Failure Jul 15, 1999Converse, TXAnchorage

    THE ONLY PROBLEM I HAVE HAD WITH MY 1991 NISSAN PICKUP IS THAT THE SEAT BELTS INADVERTANTLY UNLOCKING AT WILL. A COWORKER MENTIONED HIS SON'S 1991 NISSAN PICKUP WAS RECALLED OR TSB FOR SEAT BELTS INADVERTANTLY UNLOCKING.

    NHTSA complaint 712339
  11. Filed Jul 28, 1999Gloucester, VAClutch assembly

    CLUTCH FAILED TWICE. *YC

    NHTSA complaint 547565
  12. Filed Jul 18, 1999Failure Jul 2, 1999North Hills, CAFan, Power window devices and controls

    POWER WINDOW FAILURE - WITHIN 6 MONTHS, BOTH PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE POWER WINDOW GLASS FELL INTO DOOR PANEL, CAUSING SECURITY AND WATER DAMAGE PROBLEM. FAN BLADE: THE NYLON FAN BLADE HAS MULTIPLE WIDE (.08" THROUGH) CRACKS AND FRACTURES BETWEEN THE FAN BLADES. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 708758
  13. Filed Apr 24, 1999Failure Apr 1, 1999DEL RIO, TXAnchorage

    THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT IS FRAYING AT THE POINT WHERE THE GUIDE/LATCH PULLS IT THROUGH WHEN ENGAGED INTO ANCHORED LOCK.

    NHTSA complaint 705947
  14. Filed Jan 20, 1999Failure Dec 23, 1997Oklahoma City, OKReclinerCrash2 injured

    WHEN TRUCK WAS REAR ENDED AT A STOP SIGN BY A HALF TON PICKUP, THE SEAT SLIPPED OUT OF PLACE ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AND COLLAPSED. THE SEAT HAS BEEN REPLACED BY THE DEALERSHIP. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 833760
  15. Filed Oct 26, 1998Failure Aug 27, 1998MT. Vernon, OHAnchorageCrash

    REPORT WAS GIVEN BY TROOPER T. BEE. THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS IN AN ACCIDENT, CAUSING THE SEAT BELTS TO DISCONNECTED FROM THE ANCHORS. PLEASE PROVIDE FUTHER INFORMATION. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 829430
  16. Filed Jul 1, 1998Failure Jun 28, 1998SAN Bruno, CAAutomatic transmission

    WHEN SHIFTING THE VEHICLE INTO OVERDRIVE WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, OVERDRIVE DID NOT WORK. MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE CONTACTED. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 824931
  17. Filed Nov 12, 1997Victoria, TXPower train

    SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE WARPED, NEEDLE BEGAN TO DRAG AND CURRENTLY HANGS AWHILE AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, NEEDLE SHOWS 30 OR 70 MPH AND VEHICLE GOING 15 OR 60MPH.

    NHTSA complaint 524619
  18. Filed Oct 14, 1997Lynbrook, NYPower train, Head restraint

    SPEEDOMETER CABLE FAILED.

    NHTSA complaint 604210
  19. Filed Jun 10, 1997ST. Paul, MNHead restraintCrash1 injured

    IN AN ACCIDENT DUE TO THE INTERGRATED HEAD REST WHICH IS NOT ADJUSTABLE, THE DRIVER RECEIVED SEVERE WHIPLASH, AND STILL CANNOT RECOVER. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 812986
  20. Filed Mar 3, 1997Failure Feb 10, 1997SAN Diego, CALeaf spring assembly

    BROKEN SPRING LEAF PUNCTURED A HOLE IN GAS TANK. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 514785
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

1 NHTSA investigation on file

  • EA95007 Engineering analysis, Seat belts
    TAKATA SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE
    Opened Mar 10, 1995, closed Aug 2, 1995 · led to a recall
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins

30 manufacturer communications cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

  • NTB08-097L Sep 21, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
  • NTB23-053 Jun 16, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SILICONE-BASED LUBRICANT OR GREASE CAN DAMAGE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS SERVICE INFORMATION Do not apply Silicone-based lubricants or grease to, or around, any interior electrical components. To avoid the risk of death or severe personal injury, do not d…
  • NTB23-049 Jun 16, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    12 VOLT BATTERY TESTING FOR IN-SERVICE VEHICLES SERVICE INFORMATION The following Service Information lists NNA procedural recommendations for establishing good connections while performing 12V battery testing. These recommendations are expected to pr…
  • NTB16-003C Apr 17, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    INTELLIGENT KEY REPLACEMENT OR SWAPPING BETWEEN VEHICLES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
  • NTB13-107F Apr 27, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
  • NTB13-028H Feb 27, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
  • NTB10-126C Feb 22, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    WHEEL BEARING COLLISION DAMAGE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
  • NTB09-081J Feb 27, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
  • NTB08-097K Feb 22, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
  • NTB99-001F Dec 7, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
  • NTB08055C Jan 27, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SERVICE INFORMATION Information necessary to service the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) safely is included in the "RESTRAINTS" section of the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) for each vehicle. IMPORTANT: Turn the ignition switch OFF, disconnect both…
  • NTB99-001e Feb 12, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
  • NTB-13-038 Apr 3, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    NISSAN: LOCK/UNLOCK REQUEST BUTTON ON OUTSIDE HANDLE DOES NOT RESPOND. *JS
  • NTB-09-129 Sep 13, 2010 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    NISSAN: VENT CONTROL VALVE REPLACEMENT. WHEN REPLACING THE EVAP CANISTER VENT CONTROL VALVE FOR REASON: USE THE ONE LISTED ON PAGE 2; FOR VENT CONTROL VALVE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE, REFER TO THE APPROPRIATE SECTION OF THE ELECTRONIC SERVICE MANUALS (ESM; WH…
  • NTB-09-101 Sep 30, 2010 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    NISSAN: TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) WARNING LIGHT ON/FLASHING. NO MODELS OR MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE UPDATED ON 08-11-2011. *KB
  • NTB-09-030 Apr 6, 2009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    NISSAN: THE 12 VOLT BATTERY IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND IS REQUIRED TO STAY CONNECTED WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO VEHICLE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS/CAUTIONS. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. …
  • 99022 Oct 28, 2005 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    FRONT SEAT BELT LATCH PLATE RETAINING BUTTON MISSING. *TT
  • NTB99022C Aug 5, 2003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    FRONT SEAT BELT LATCH PLATE RETAINING BUTTON MISSING. *TT
  • NTB95027 Mar 1, 1995 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    UNKNOWN
  • NTB99022B May 2, 2001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SEAT BELT LATCH PLATE RETAINING BUTTON MISSING. *TT
  • NTB01031 Jun 18, 2001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SUBJECT REGARDING ESSENTIAL TOOL - REAR AXLE BEARING REMOVAL KIT. *TTTHE KIT IS AN ESSENTIAL TOOL AND AND WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY SENT TO ALL NISSAN DEALERS.
  • NTB00086 Oct 25, 2000 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE WATER MAY HAVE ENTERED THE DISTRIBUTOR ASSEMBLY. *TT
  • NTB97018B May 31, 2000 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    ALL VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 1N6SD11S8VC327106 WITH A FS5W71C TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A WHINE NOISE WHILE DRIVING IN ALL FORWARD GEARS EXCEPT 4TH. THE WHINE NOISE IS MORE PRONOUNCED IN 1ST, 2ND OR 3RD GEARS AT SLOW SPEEDS. *TT
  • NTB99058 Sep 13, 1999 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SOME ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A RATTLE NOISE WHEN THE ENGINE IS IDLING AT FULL OPERATING TEMPERATURE. *TT
  • NTB99022A Aug 26, 1999 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    CONCERNS WITH THE FRONT SEAT BELT LATCH PLATE STOPPER BUTTON MISSING. *TT
  • NTB97002 Jun 15, 1998 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    EXHIBITING A WHINE NOISE WHILE DRIVING IN ALL FORWARD GEARS EXCEPT 4TH. *YC
  • NTB97018A Apr 16, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    4WD TRUCK W71C MANUAL TRANSMISSION WHINE NOISE ON ACCELERATION. *JD
  • NTB97009 Mar 12, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    FS5R30A TRANSMISSION WHINE. *JD
  • NTB97011 Jan 29, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    TRANSMISSIONS DETENT HOLES ELIMINATED FROM ADAPTER PLATE. *JD
  • NTB95027 Mar 1, 1995 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    K24E TENSION SIDE TIMING CHAIN GUIDE BROKEN. *TW
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.