1995 Nissan D21 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 15%of 129 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 109,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the brakes of the 1995 Nissan D21, 15% of the 129 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 109,500 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The entire undercarriage and frame is rusted out. I have had to replace the gasoline lines, the brake lines and the power steering lines. The frame is totally rusted out and can not pass inspection. Every component under the vehicle is dangerously rusted and frail. Both front and rear bumpers are also falling off. Also everything in the front of the vehicle is disintegrating. I have called numerous agencies, including Nissan, both dealerships and their headquarters, inquiring about recalls due to the rusted out frame issues and get nowhere. They deny any problem exists. …”
NHTSA complaint #10286046, filed 2009-10, 120,000 miles“Dt: caller complained about brake failure. While driving caller tried to stop vehicle and he heard a pop as he hit the brake.when hitting the brake it went to the floor. Caller down shifted and pulled the emergency brake to get the vehicle to stop. Dealer and manufacturer had not been contacted yet.”
NHTSA complaint #10129673, filed 2005-07, 176,000 miles“When the brakes were applied the vehicle squeaked and pulled to the right. The dealer replaced the brake caliper. There was a recall on the original brake calipers. According to Nissan, the vehicle was serviced and taken by the original owner. These were genuine Nissan parts and also resulted in caliper failure. The vehicle pulled abruptly to the right upon brake application.”
NHTSA complaint #10019742, filed 2003-07, 68,000 miles“Consumer was driving at a moderate speed, smoke came out from tires , went to hit brakes, pulled emergency brake and vehicle did not stop. Took vehicle to dealer ship, readjusted emergency brake.”
NHTSA complaint #812336, filed 1997-05“When ABS brakes are applied brake pedal becomes soft. Problem is constant and occurs on all road surfaces and weather conditions. Dealers cannot duplicate the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #825718, filed 1998-07Related recalls
- 94V251000Dec 30, 1994The right front brake caliper piston seal groove was improperly machined causing a brake fluid leak when the brakes are applied.Covers: Nissan D21 1995
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1995 Nissan D21
31 complaintsEngine cooling
17 complaintsExterior lighting
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsTires
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsAir bags
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 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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