1994 Nissan D21 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 11%of 65 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1994 Nissan D21, 11% of the 65 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.
“Due to the design of ball joints/tie rods wear out, causing tire to wear more frequently. Also a noise in the fuel tank, and axle bearing squeals. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #872981, filed 2000-10“Upon making sudden stop and when making a left or a right hand turns, the vehicle will downshift, consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer unable to find the cause.”
NHTSA complaint #809791, filed 1997-03Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 1994 Nissan D21
23 complaintsTires
9 complaintsEngine cooling
8 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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