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1993 Nissan D21 problems

The most common problem on the 1993 Nissan D21 is tires. Its complaint count is close to a typical D21 model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
43
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
30
Worst area
Tires

The worst 1993 Nissan D21 problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Tires
    7
  • Electrical
    6
  • Engine
    5
  • Transmission
    5
  • Brakes
    4

Problems by type

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  • Tires
    7
  • Electrical
    6
  • Engine
    5
  • Transmission
    5
  • Brakes
    4
  • Fuel system
    4
  • Seat belts
    4
  • Steering
    4
  • Body
    3
  • Suspension
    3
  • Seats
    1
  • Wheels
    1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 1993 Nissan D21 30

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 30 bulletins for the 1993 Nissan D21

What 1993 Nissan D21 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed May 11, 2012 · Tires · 169,300 miles · AZ

Tires purchased on 6-23-2008 for my 1993 nissan truck have sidewall dry rot. The front drivers side has failed at 25,000 miles of usage. I have not taken back to see if they will replace the tire(s). The goodyear p205/75r14 95t alleg tires need to be recalled for failure of construction.

Filed Oct 31, 2011 · Body · 130,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 1993 nissan king cab. While undergoing inspection, the contact was advised that the entire frame was rusted and exhibited several holes. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed Nov 10, 2009 · Body · 240,290 miles · PA

My chief complaint is on my 93 nissan hardbody pickup.frame is severely rusted im a welder fabricator mechanic and had to box frob cab back to bumper in steal and put my own crossmember in it fell out. This is merely a bandaid. Truck has 251,990 miles and all original im 3rd owner truck is in great condition other than frame.this is an ongoing problem with these trucks seems mostly from 90 -97 my last 2 where 87 and 88 not to bad and one was from new york with the salt. I've owned the truck since 04-08 and checked frame and was not bad at all then started to go down hill fast . Its unsafe to sell I have been taking care of it no one would buy it and I cant just go buy another truck im contracting now and it is a major tool. I also have pics of frame with bed off.

Filed Nov 10, 2009 · Tires · 122,000 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 1993 nissan pickup with hancock tires h215/75/r14. The steel belts began seperating, which caused grooves in all four tires. He also noticed a leak in the driver-side front and passenger rear tires. The vehicle was taken to discount tires. The passenger rear tire was replaced. The manufacturer was notified, but he was referred back to the dealer that sold him the tires. The current mileage was 126,538. The failure mileage was approximately 122,000. The vehicle identification number was unavailable.

Filed Mar 15, 2009 · Body · 190,000 miles · KY

I own a 1993 nissan pickup and the frame behind the right front wheel has rusted to pieces I have had it welded but no frame after 16 yrs. Should be that bad.

Filed Jan 25, 2006 · Electrical · NC

Consumer alternator bolts were out an 1 1/2 inch. The ground wire from the alternator had not been hooked to the frame of the vehicle. *ts the consumer stated the establishment he took his vehicle to, performed unsatisfactory work. After leaving the establishment, the consumer began experiencing more problems with the vehicle.

Filed Jan 7, 2006 · Transmission · 132,564 miles · FL

When slowing down and trying to down shift after exiting an interstate, I find that the clutch pedal is completely depressed (bottomed out) unexpectedly, resulting in inability to down shift or move gear shift to neutral. This happens intermittently and without warning. This has happened several time over a period of one year.

Filed Sep 17, 2005 · Electrical · 181,994 miles · AZ · fire

I drove somewhere, parked the truck and I smelled something burning and saw smoke coming from under the hood. I asked someone if they had a fire extinguisher and they did. I opened the hood and the guy used the fire extinguisher to put the fire out. It started in the wiring harness under the hood. More specifically, there is a resistor and a capacitor coming out of the wiring harness (near the driver-side headlight / distributor coil area) that was on fire. I don't know how many nissan trucks have this defect, but that's for nissan and the government to keep track of. I would also like to know, how many electrical / wiring harness fires have to occur before a recall is in order?

Filed Nov 11, 2003 · Fuel system, Steering · 156,000 miles · TX · fire

I had a 1993 nissan ex cab p/u standard with A/C and power steering and I had a problem with the injectors staying on with the key off and would fill the engine full of gas. Needless to say it burnt up one day and the place where it burnt said for me to get it out of there before they towed it so it ended up in the scrap yard.

Filed Aug 15, 2003 · Fuel system · 144,000 miles · MA

The fuel sender corroded and caused fuel to leak from the vehicle (nissan king cab). *ak *scc

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Is the 1993 Nissan D21 reliable?

Owners have filed 43 complaints about the 1993 Nissan D21, close to a typical D21 model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1993 Nissan D21?

Tires, with 7 complaints. Next is electrical (6).

How many recalls does the 1993 Nissan D21 have?

No recalls on record.

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