Nissan D21 years to avoid
No model year of the Nissan D21 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Nissan D21 years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Nissan D21 complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Nissan D21 problems
All model years combined.
- Body65
- Engine44
- Tires40
- Transmission38
- Airbags36
- Seat belts31
- Brakes31
- Electrical30
- Suspension25
- Lights22
- Fuel system18
- Visibility14
Nissan D21 problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | - | 57 | Airbags | 68,000 | 0 | 22 | |
| 1996 | - | 44 | Airbags | 75,000 | 1 | 7 | |
| 1995 | - | 129 | Body | 95,000 | 3 | 10 | |
| 1994 | - | 64 | Body | 120,000 | 2 | 5 | |
| 1993 | - | 43 | Tires | 144,000 | 0 | 4 | |
| 1992 | - | 16 | Electrical | 0 | 1 | ||
| 1991 | - | 31 | Seat belts | 1 | 6 | ||
| 1990 | - | 1 | Brakes | 1 | 0 |
Recalls 7
Questions about the Nissan D21
What years of the Nissan D21 should you avoid?
No single model year of the Nissan D21 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Nissan D21?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Nissan D21?
Body, with 65 complaints across all years, followed by engine (44) and tires (40).
How many recalls does the Nissan D21 have?
7 recalls between 1990 and 1997. The 1995 model year has the most, with 3.
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