1995 Nissan D21 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other D21 years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 129 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Nissan D21. That is the most of any D21 model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is structure (31 complaints, 24%), typically at around 118,500 miles. Complaints mention 10 crashes, 4 fires, 9 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 129owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 10complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1995 Nissan D21 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 31 | 24% | 118,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 17 | 13% | 83,005 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 16 | 12% | 83,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 16 | 12% | 99,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 10 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 9 | 7% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 9 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 9 | 7% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 7 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 6 | 5% | 135,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 3 | 2% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 Nissan D21 recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting:tail lights
Problem: Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks. A rear lamp will not illuminate because the metal barrel in the light bulb socket moves or separates from the plastic socket housing due to inadequate heat resistance of the plastic at the lamp operating temperature.
Risk: The stop/tail combination lamp or the turn signal lamp will not function.
Fix: Dealers will replace the bulb sockets in the rear combination lamps.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
Problem: The right front brake caliper piston seal groove was improperly machined causing a brake fluid leak when the brakes are applied.
Risk: This condition can cause a loss of braking capability.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the brake calipers on the affected vehicles.
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Problem: Trucks were assembled without a door lock plate in the right side door.
Risk: This condition can result in the door not latchingcorrectly, in an accident, exposing passenger to increased risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and install door lock plate in vehicles which are missing a door plate.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Inadvertent release of parking brake (PE95024) — opened Apr 12, 1995, closed Jul 27, 1995.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The entire frame of the 1995 nissan hardbody pickup is rusting apart, this is the second truck of this type ive owned and have had this problem. It is no longer deemed safe by mechanics to meet n.c.d.m.v. Inspection standards . The problem is from the same as the nissan frontier trucks recalled…
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 nissan pickup truck. The contact noticed that the front and rear frame was corroded and exhibiting holes. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they diagnosed the corrosion failure but provided no assistance. The manufacturer was also contacted and stated…
I bought a one owner low mileage 63,000 miles 1995 nissan king cab 4x4 truck. I took it in for a oil change and was refused service due to the frame deemed unsafe to support the vehicle while resting on the vehicle lift. I have documented work orders from ziebart stating when new from the dealer…
This vehicle has been a one owner truck. I have carefully maintained and have not been able to stop a serious frame rust problem. I have contacted my local dealer and corporate usa nissan. Nissan has refused to address my repeated requests for assistance with this matter. I can not be certain at…
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 nissan pickup. The contact stated that the vehicle was being examined by an independent mechanic, when the mechanic noticed small holes throughout the entire frame. The mechanic patched up all the holes, but the vehicle would not pass inspection after the repairs. The…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Nissan D21?
Owners most often report structure, engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 31 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Nissan D21?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1995 Nissan D21 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other D21 model years, the 1995 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.