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Nissan D21Model year report

1992 Nissan D21 Problems

Complaints
16filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
78,327miles, 2 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns 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 1992 Nissan D21 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 16 consumer complaints for the 1992 Nissan D21. The part named most often is electrical system, with 3 complaints (19% of the total), followed by seat belts (3) and tires (3). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 78,327 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 16 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 5 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

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: Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).

Example complaints

Electrical system: “Vehicle was impossible to start due to main starter relay going out, happened all the time . Took vehicle to dealer, and the dealer recommended to buy extra relays, so it could be fixed next time around. The part that failed is called a double blue relay.”

NHTSA complaint #875779, filed 2000-11

Seat belts: “The driver's side shoulder seat belt popped loose while the driver stretched at a stop light, belt does not lock tightly, dealer contacted, and is not aware of the problem. No warranty and the problem still exists.”

NHTSA complaint #828732, filed 1998-11

Tires: “I was traveling along interstate 10, at approximately 60 MPH. The visibility was clear; the roadway was clear of any obstructions. The tread on the right rear tire completely separated from the tire. I did not hit anything to cause this tread separation. The tire had just been inspected/rotated by a firestone dealer within the previous month. When the tread separated from the tire, the loose tread hit the rear quarter panel on my truck causing $2,000 worth of damages. (DOT number: h4p9djd486 tiresize: p195/75r14)”

NHTSA complaint #749812, filed 2001-08

Body and structure: “Vehicle was lifted on hoist, and literally broke in half. Frame was not visibly damaged prior to incident, and had only small amount of surface rust. Rear end of vehicle smashed to ground from 4 feet in the air. Very lucky someone was not under it working at the time. Frame extremely weak with no visible signs. Vehicle had less that 125,000 miles on it at the time of failure.”

NHTSA complaint #10504410, filed 2013-03, 124,654 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

50% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 32,000 and 124,654 miles.

0%0–100%10–2550%25–500%50–750%75–10050%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (2 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 78,327 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

199541996199819992000200120132014
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

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1992 Nissan D21 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by 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. 16 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 16 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 1992 Nissan D21 have?

NHTSA recorded 16 consumer complaints for the 1992 Nissan D21 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1992 Nissan D21 is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 3 complaints (19% of the total), followed by seat belts with 3.

Has the 1992 Nissan D21 been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 1992 Nissan D21 reported?

Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 78,327 miles and the middle half falls between 32,000 and 124,654 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.