Nissan D21 years to avoid
The Nissan D21 years to avoid are 1995, 1994, 1997, 1993, 1996 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 1987 is the cleanest year on record.
466
Total complaints
9
Recall campaigns
1986–1997
Years covered
5
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
D21 years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | High complaint rate | 159 | |
| 1994 | High complaint rate | 76 | |
| 1997 | High complaint rate | 72 | |
| 1993 | High complaint rate | 49 | |
| 1996 | High complaint rate | 47 |
Every D21 year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997avoid | 72 | 2 | |
| 1996avoid | 47 | 3 | |
| 1995avoid | 159 | 5 | |
| 1994avoid | 76 | 4 | |
| 1993avoid | 49 | 2 | |
| 1992 | 21 | 2 | |
| 1991 | 35 | 3 | |
| 1990 | 1 | 1 | |
| 1989 | 5 | 1 | |
| 1988 | 1 | 1 | |
| 1987 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1986 | 0 | 1 |
Common questions
What are the worst Nissan D21 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the D21 years to avoid are 1995, 1994, 1997, 1993, 1996. The cleanest year on record is 1987.
What is the best year for the Nissan D21?
By complaint volume, 1987 has the cleanest NHTSA record among D21 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Nissan D21 have?
Across all model years, the D21 has 9 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 466 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.