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 worm evident and anti-rust treatment inadequate for use on roads in ne. Toyota corrected similar problem by replacing frames or buying back truck. What is wrong with nissan?
The worst 1997 Nissan D21 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Airbags21
- Transmission7
- Electrical6
- Engine5
- Tires5
- Seat belts4
- Suspension4
- Acceleration3
- Body3
- Brakes3
- Seats3
- Lights2
- Fuel system1
- Steering1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1997 Nissan D21
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1997 Nissan D21 48
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 1997 Nissan D21 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
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 free replacement. I qualified. My vehicle was pulled into the bay, the tires were replace, and I was then presented with a bill of $118.00 for the new tires. It was then that they told me that they prorate the old tires and gave me a small discount for tire ware. My old tires showed no defect at the time and I brought them in as a precaution in compliance with the recall. Had I know that I was going to be the victim of a bait and switch scheme to get me to buy the new tires. I was told that they had pulled the defective tires off the shelf, so they had to sell me a more expensive brand as a replacement. That to me is bait and switch. I know have to more expensive tires on my vehicle than I need and my finances have suffered because of it.
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.
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 alternator part number is 23001-0s300. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealership.
I have a 1997 nissan pickup truck that has a dangerous hesitation problem. Whenever I drive the truck up any hills or encounter strong head winds, the truck's engine looses power and speed. Consequently, I have almost been rear-ended on multiple occasions. In 2005 I took the vehicle to an authorized nissan dealer. Unfortunately, I was charged $450.00 to replace a part that was not responsible for the problem and was told that the service personnel do not know what is causing the malfunction. After complaining to the manufacturer that the problem was not fixed, I took the vehicle back to the dealer and was again told that the cause of the problem cannot be detected. Please help me and other nissan pickup truck owners who are driving a vehicles that have a dangerous defect that is caused by a malfunction that the dealer states cannot be detected.
Battery keep's going dead over and over! I put a new one in and it happen all over. I had to have the alternator fixed about 3 times. The 4th time I got a new one and new battery and the battery is the same. I will drive and it runs the battery down. I can not find any recalls for this.
Clutch, seat belts, noise in steering wheel, throttle position sensor, horn, spark plugs and distributor.
While driving at 40 MPH vehicle rear ended another vehicle. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy.
The vehicle was rear ended and both front seats broke and twisted towards resulting in injuries to the occupants. *ak
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Questions about the 1997 Nissan D21
Is the 1997 Nissan D21 reliable?
Owners have filed 57 complaints about the 1997 Nissan D21, 1.3 times a typical D21 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 Nissan D21?
Airbags, with 21 complaints. Next is transmission (7).
How many recalls does the 1997 Nissan D21 have?
No recalls on record.
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