1993 Nissan D21 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 7%of 43 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 190,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the body and structure of the 1993 Nissan D21, 7% of the 43 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 190,000 miles.
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.
“I own a 1993 Nissan pickup and the frame behind the right front wheel has rusted to pieces I have had it welded but no frame after 16 yrs. Should be that bad.”
NHTSA complaint #10261888, filed 2009-03, 190,000 miles“My chief complaint is on my 93 Nissan hardbody pickup.frame is severely rusted im a welder fabricator mechanic and had to box frob cab back to bumper in steal and put my own crossmember in it fell out. This is merely a bandaid. Truck has 251,990 miles and all original im 3rd owner truck is in great condition other than frame.this is an ongoing problem with these trucks seems mostly from 90 -97 my last 2 where 87 and 88 not to bad and one was from new york with the salt. I've owned the truck since 04-08 and checked frame and was not bad at all then started to go down hill fast . …”
NHTSA complaint #10291798, filed 2009-11, 240,290 miles“The contact owns a 1993 Nissan king cab. While undergoing inspection, the contact was advised that the entire frame was rusted and exhibited several holes. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10433711, filed 2011-10, 130,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10232658Feb 27, 2023REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10232656Feb 27, 2023WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 1993 Nissan D21
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 Nissan D21
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.
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