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1992 Nissan D21 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 21 complaints on file for the 1992 Nissan D21 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

21

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

1

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

1

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 1992 compare to other D21 years?

D21 NHTSA complaints by model year, 1992 highlighted159 complaints1986: 0 complaints1987: 0 complaints1988: 1 complaints1989: 5 complaints1990: 1 complaints1991: 35 complaints1992: 21 complaints1993: 49 complaints1994: 76 complaints1995: 159 complaints1996: 47 complaints1997: 72 complaints
D21 NHTSA complaints by model year, 1992 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1992 Nissan D21 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Tires & Wheels524%
Seat Belts419%
Electrical System314%
Body & Structure210%
Transmission210%
Visibility & Wipers15%
Engine15%
Fuel System15%
Lighting15%
Seats15%

Does the 1992 Nissan D21 have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

09E012000LightingApril 7, 2009 · 16,270 units

Defect

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 CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Consequence

DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

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.

06E049000LightingMay 24, 2006 · 27,176 units

Defect

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 NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequence

WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“ODI# 6141; WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH RIGHT REAR TIRE TREAD HAD SEPARATED FROM TIRE WHICH CAUSED TRUCK TO SWERVE. TIRE IS A FIRESTONE ATX, SIZEP215/75R15 W/ APPROX. 25K MILEAGE. TIRE WAS A PART OF THE ORIGINAL TIRES BOUGHT WITH VEHICLE. VEHICLE IS A NISSAN PICKUP TRUCK 1992. *AK FIRESTONE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · April 1, 2000

“THE DRIVER'S SIDE SHOULDER SEAT BELT POPPED LOOSE WHILE THE DRIVER STRETCHED AT A STOP LIGHT, BELT DOES NOT LOCK TIGHTLY, DEALER CONTACTED, AND IS NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. NO WARRANTY AND THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Seat Belts · July 30, 1998

“VEHICLE WAS IMPOSSIBLE TO START DUE TO MAIN STARTER RELAY GOING OUT, HAPPENED ALL THE TIME . TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THE DEALER RECOMMENDED TO BUY EXTRA RELAYS, SO IT COULD BE FIXED NEXT TIME AROUND.*AK THE PART THAT FAILED IS CALLED A DOUBLE BLUE RELAY. *SLC”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · November 1, 1997

“VEHICLE WAS LIFTED ON HOIST, AND LITERALLY BROKE IN HALF. FRAME WAS NOT VISIBLY DAMAGED PRIOR TO INCIDENT, AND HAD ONLY SMALL AMOUNT OF SURFACE RUST. REAR END OF VEHICLE SMASHED TO GROUND FROM 4 FEET IN THE AIR. VERY LUCKY SOMEONE WAS NOT UNDER IT WORKING AT THE TIME. FRAME EXTREMELY WEAK WITH NO…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · March 18, 2013

“TRANSMISSION SLIPS FROM 1ST TO 2ND AND IN O/D AND DOWN SHIFTING FROM 3RD TO 2ND BUMPS, RESULTING IN TRANSMISSION FAILURE, OVER DRIVE SWITCH INOPERATIVE REPLACED SOLENOID AND VALE BODY. *AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · July 11, 1996

1992 Nissan D21 — common questions

Is the 1992 Nissan D21 reliable?

The record is thin — 21 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 1992 D21 problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are tires & wheels (5 complaints), seat belts (4 complaints), electrical system (3 complaints).

Does the 1992 Nissan D21 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 1992 Nissan D21. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Nissan D21 years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the D21 years to avoid are 1995, 1994, 1997, 1993, 1996. The cleanest record among D21 years belongs to 1987.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.