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Nissan D21Model year report

1991 Nissan D21 Problems

Complaints
31filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
50,672miles, 4 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1991 Nissan D21 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 31 consumer complaints for the 1991 Nissan D21. The part named most often is seat belts, with 10 complaints (32% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (5) and engine cooling (4). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 50,672 miles. Of all complaints, 6 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 8 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 17 technical service bulletins for this model year. Seat belts complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the buckle assembly and 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.

Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Body and structure (1).

Example complaints

Seat belts: “The only problem I have had with my 1991 Nissan pickup is that the seat belts inadvertantly unlocking at will. A coworker mentioned his son's 1991 Nissan pickup was recalled or TSB for seat belts inadvertantly unlocking.”

NHTSA complaint #712339, filed 1999-09

Transmission and drivetrain: “Speedometer needle warped, needle began to drag and currently hangs awhile at various speeds, needle shows 30 or 70 MPH and vehicle going 15 or 60mph.”

NHTSA complaint #524619, filed 1997-11

Engine cooling: “This is a design flaw in the air induction system, filter fills up with water, causing the air induction system to rust out, and the fuel pressure regulator to rust shut, flooding the engine, fix is replace fuel pressure regulator, rebuild/replace air induction controls, and the filter and canister, and drill a small drain hole in the canister so that the condensation can drain out, until Nissan makes a better replacement canister for the filter.”

NHTSA complaint #10230975, filed 2008-06, 10 miles

Seats: “When truck was rear ended at a stop sign by a half ton pickup, the seat slipped out of place on the passenger's side and collapsed. The seat has been replaced by the dealership.”

NHTSA complaint #833760, filed 1999-01

Mileage when problems were reported

50% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 18,343 and 83,000 miles.

25%0–1025%10–250%25–500%50–7525%75–10025%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (4 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 50,672 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

61996199862000200820102016
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 1991 Nissan D21 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 17 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 17 bulletins →

Other model years of the Nissan D21

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
19975768,0000——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19964475,0001——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199512992,5003——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199465120,0002——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199343144,0000——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19921678,3270———Stable
19913150,6721——Not compared (before 2008)Stable

All Nissan D21 model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1991 Nissan D21 have?

NHTSA recorded 31 consumer complaints for the 1991 Nissan D21 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1991 Nissan D21 is reported most often?

Seat belts is named most often, in 10 complaints (32% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 5.

Has the 1991 Nissan D21 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 1991 Nissan D21 reported?

Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 50,672 miles and the middle half falls between 18,343 and 83,000 miles; 50% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.