1994 Nissan D21 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 23about this part
- Share
- 35%of 65 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 120,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the body and structure of the 1994 Nissan D21, 35% of the 65 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have a 1994 Nissan pu D21 . I just noticed that the frame has a rusty hole on the frame at the front on the passenger side . For my safety and others I can't drive this truck . I hope Nissan will pay attention this issue before someone get killed .”
NHTSA complaint #11066825, filed 2018-02, 180,000 miles“Nothing happened to me yet. But I've been reading reports of this frame rust the same way in other trucks. I think there's integrity issue with the frame Nissan made. The rest of my truck is flawless no body rust. Was there a recall put out I just haven't heard of it? I just want to report it to make sure that Nissan might be aware of the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10474587, filed 2012-09, 160,000 miles“Frame broke loose in 7 spots once a week I was patching then I would find a new spot but now from is to soft to even put a jack under it to get the spare tire on I finally had to retire it. But this truck only has 81000 on it.”
NHTSA complaint #10479290, filed 2012-10, 78,357 miles“I have a 1994 Nissan truck, which I bought new. Truck runs great hardley and rust on body. I was driving truck on 11-19-2008 and heard a loud bang. Truck darted to the right and just about wrecked. I pulled over and looked under my truck. My front a-arm strut mount rusted and broke from my frame. Thankfully no one was killed or injured. I looked at my frame and the entire frame is rusted completely. Not just a spot here or there but entire frame is literally falling off the truck. I am to afraid to drive truck and noone will repair due to condition of the frame. …”
NHTSA complaint #10249998, filed 2008-11, 120,000 miles“Nhtsa needs to take a very hard look at the frames on Nissan trucks from the early/mid 90's because the following problem could cause a fatality. My 1994 Nissan pickup has failed virginia state inspection due to a severely rusted section of frame. According to the mechanic, the frame has rusted through from the inside and as a result an 8 inch crack has developed over the passenger side rear wheel area. The drivers side rear wheel area appears to be forming a similar crack as well. I live just outside of washington dc (not a salt water climate) and I purchased the truck new in 1994. …”
NHTSA complaint #10135340, filed 2005-09, 152,000 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 1994 Nissan D21
9 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 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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