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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

1992 Nissan D21 Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
13%of 16 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1992 Nissan D21, 13% of the 16 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Transmission slips from 1st to 2nd and in o/d and down shifting from 3rd to 2nd bumps, resulting in transmission failure, over drive switch inoperative replaced solenoid and vale body.”

NHTSA complaint #509162, filed 1996-09

Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1997712%
199625%
1995108%
1994711%
1993512%
1992213%
1991516%

Other parts of the 1992 Nissan D21

Electrical system
3 complaints
Seat belts
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Seats
1 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1992 Nissan D21

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology