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2003 Ud UD1200 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2003 Ud UD1200 — 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.

1

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2003 compare to other UD1200 years?

UD1200 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2003 highlighted2 complaints1998: 0 complaints1999: 0 complaints2000: 0 complaints2001: 0 complaints2002: 0 complaints2003: 1 complaints2004: 2 complaints
UD1200 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2003 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2003 Ud UD1200 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Body & Structure1100%

Does the 2003 Ud UD1200 have recalls?

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

05V261000Electrical SystemJune 2, 2005 · 2,744 units

Defect

CERTAIN LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS MAY HAVE HAD THE OUTER CORRUGATED PROTECTIVE CONDUIT FOR THE BATTERY CABLE WORN THROUGH AT THE REAR TRANSMISSION MOUNTING BRACKET AND THE BATTERY CABLE MAY RUB AGAINST THE EDGE OF THE THIRD FRAME CROSS MEMBER SUPPORT AND ALLOW THE BATTERY CABLE TO SHORT AGAINST THE FRAME.

Consequence

THIS COULD CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BATTERY CABLE WITH A REDESIGNED CABLE THAT WILL PREVENT MOVEMENT OF THE CABLE INSIDE THE CORRUGATED PROTECTIVE CONDUIT AND A PROTECTIVE EDGE GUARD WILL BE INSTALLED ON THE LOWER EDGE OF THE THIRD CHASSIS FRAME ACROSS MEMBER SUPPORT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 19, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN DIESEL AMERICA AT 972-756-5500.

03V224000Seat BeltsJune 16, 2003 · 1,661 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS, THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT MAY HAVE THE INCORRECT SEAT BELT ANCHOR INSTALLED.

Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE PASSENGER SEAT FRAME/ANCHOR, IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 20, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT NISSAN DIESEL AT 1-972-756-5500.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE HAVING SERVICE WORK PERFORMED, THE TECHNICIAN FOUND THE FRAME WAS CRACKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTO BODY SHOP WHO DETERMINED THERE WAS A CRACK BEHIND THE CAB ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE REPAIRS WERE UNKNOWN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · September 27, 2006

2003 Ud UD1200 — common questions

Is the 2003 Ud UD1200 reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2003 Ud UD1200 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2003 Ud UD1200. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

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.