1997 Nissan D21 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other D21 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 57 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Nissan D21. That ranks 2nd out of 3 D21 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (21 complaints, 37%). Complaints mention 22 crashes, 11 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 57owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 22complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 21 | 37% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 7 | 12% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 6 | 11% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 9% | 39,023 | — | — |
| Tires | 5 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 4 | 7% | 98,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 5% | 57,245 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Nissan D21 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Nissan D21.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Ladder frame rusted from inside. Will no longer pass state inspection. Previously repaired but no longer repairable. Vehicle has less that 58k miles on it and mechanically perfect. Always carefully maintained. Substandard steel in ladder frame, rear axle and differential cover and drive shafts. Tin…
The speedometer stops working at will. A check on the internet shows thousands of people with same problem. Nissan 1997 king cab pickup, 2.4l engine 5 speed manual trans. *tr
Received notice from goodyear tire & rubber company that certain p215/70r14 douglas etra-trac a/w it produced have experienced adverse service conditions that have led to tread area separation. In there letter i was directed to go to the nearest wal-mart retail outlet to see if i qualified for the…
While driving the 1997 nissan pathfinder at certain speeds above 50 mph the truck will began to wobble from side to side ncontrollably. I have to slow down or come to a complete stop before the truck returns to normal.*ak
Dt*: the contact stated while driving at various speeds the battery and brake indicator lights illuminated. Upon inspection the contact determined the alternator failed. The failure and replacement occurred on six different occasions under various circumstances. The failure continued to occur. The…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Nissan D21?
Owners most often report air bags, power train, electrical system problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 21 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Nissan D21?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 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 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.