I have a 1994 nissan pu d21 . I just noticed that the frame has a rusty hole on the frame at the front on the passenger side . For my safety and others I can't drive this truck . I hope nissan will pay attention this issue before someone get killed .
The worst 1994 Nissan D21 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Body23
- Engine9
- Tires8
- Transmission7
- Electrical4
- Seat belts4
- Brakes3
- Seats3
- Suspension3
- Fuel system2
- Steering2
- Acceleration1
- Lights1
- Visibility1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1994 Nissan D21
Recalls 2
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
- What is wrong
- On certain light duty pickup trucks, the latch plate used in the seat belt buckle was not manufactured according to design dimensions. If the seat belt tongue is inserted slowly at an angle into the buckle, there is a possibility of partial engagement.
- Risk
- This condition can cause the seat belt tongue to come out of the buckle in the event of a collision or hard braking of the vehicle increasing the risk of personal injury to an occupant of the seat.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the buckle and, if necessary, replace the buckle assembly with a new buckle. Owner notification began may 22, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact nissan at 1‑800‑647‑7261.
Recall number 02V125000 · Recall details
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
- What is wrong
- The latch plate used in the seat belt buckle was not manufactured according to design dimensions. If the seat belt tongue is inserted slowly at an angle into the buckle, there is a possibility of partial engagement.
- Risk
- This condition can cause the seat belt tongue to come out of the buckle in the event of a collision or hard braking of the vehicle increasing the risk of personal injury to an occupant of the seat.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the buckle and, if necessary, replace the buckle assembly with a new buckle.
Recall number 96V170001 · Recall details
See all 2 recalls for the 1994 Nissan D21
Defect investigations
Seat belt latch failures
Takata/nissan/isuzu have determined that during the initial recall campaign (96v‑170), some vehicles that contain defective seat belt buckles were inadvertently omitted from the campaign. Nissan will recall 92,500 my1994 pathfinder and d21 pickup trucks (02v‑125).isuzu will recall 13,831 my1994/1995 rodeo, amigo, tf and pickup trucks (02v‑281) .isuzu is also recalling 618 my 1994 honda passport vehicles under recall 02v‑281 (the honda passport is manufactured by isuzu for honda and is similar to the isuzu rodeo vehicle). This investigation is closed.
RQ02009
Inadvertent release of parking brake
There is no summary currently available
PE95024
Technical service bulletins for the 1994 Nissan D21 35
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Diagnosis of vehicle pull (drift) and/or steering wheel off-center
- 12 volt battery testing for in-service vehicles service information
- Silicone-based lubricant or grease CAN damage electrical components service information
- Vehicle key not detected / authenticated, engine will not start
- Intelligent key replacement or swapping between vehicles
- Windshield cracking
- Removing foreign material from the window glass
- Wheel bearing collision damage
- Strut and shock absorber replacement guidelines
- Nissan: SRS precautions during service;improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation...
What 1994 Nissan D21 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 1994 nissan d21 equipped with 4 toyo eclipse tires, size: 195/75/r14. The contact was driving 65 MPH when the steering wheel and the vehicle began to wobble. The vehicle was merged off the roadway and the contact noticed that the rear passenger's side tire was deformed. The tire was replaced with a spare. One week later, the contact heard a loud explosion and saw that the deformed tire blew from the spare tire cabin. The contact stated that the failure recurred on the driver's side rear tire one year later. The tire manufacturer was notified of the incident. The approximate failure mileage of the vehicle was 90,000 and the approximate tire failure was 5,000. Updated 10/23/13*lj the consumer stated after experiencing two toyo tire failures, he went to the local toyo store. Where he informed them he had two defective tires and wanted them replaced. They inspected the tires, but they refused to replace them simply for defective or unsafe. They insisted his only option was to buy new tires. The consumer left the establishment. On sept 18, 2013 a third tire deformed while driving and the tire needed to be removed immediately. Updated 10/24/13
Frame broke loose in 7 spots once a week I was patching then I would find a new spot but now from is to soft to even put a jack under it to get the spare tire on I finally had to retire it. But this truck only has 81000 on it.
Nothing happened to me yet. But I've been reading reports of this frame rust the same way in other trucks. I think there's integrity issue with the frame nissan made. The rest of my truck is flawless no body rust. Was there a recall put out I just haven't heard of it? I just want to report it to make sure that nissan might be aware of the problem.
The frame section above the right rear front spring perch is cracked. Frame has holes on both sides near front suspension also. Unsafe to operate vehicle.
1994 nissan pick up truck. Consumer writes in regards to it being unsafe to drive vehicle due to the frame rotting out
Tl* the contact owns a 1994 nissan pickup. The contact stated that after having the vehicle repaired for routine maintenance, he noticed that the frame was rusted. The dealer was notified and stated that there were no recalls or warranties for this failure. The manufacturer was also notified and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 120,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Tl*the contact owns a 1994 nissan king cab. The contact stated that while having routine maintenance performed the mechanic advised him that the sub frame was severely covered with rust. They also advised him not to drive the vehicle due to the severity of the rust. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileage was approximately 225,000. The VIN was unavailable.
The structural frame of the truck is rotting out in varying degrees throughout the truck. Creates a safety issue if in a vehicle accident the structural integrity of the truck may fail and cause a great deal of injury to the occupants of the vehicle. The rotting was not noticed (although it was frequently checked for) until the frame literally cracked open while it was sitting in the garage.
1994 nissan pickup, rusted frame. Unsafe to drive but have no choice need to get to work. Nissan should be made to buy these vehicles back at a reasonable price. Toyota bought back there trucks with rotted frames. Hopefully I don't get hurt or moreso an innocent driver.
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Questions about the 1994 Nissan D21
Is the 1994 Nissan D21 reliable?
Owners have filed 64 complaints about the 1994 Nissan D21, 1.5 times a typical D21 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1994 Nissan D21?
Body and structure, with 23 complaints, typically around 120,000 miles. Next is engine (9).
How many recalls does the 1994 Nissan D21 have?
2 recalls, covering seat belts.
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