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Body and structurePart report

1995 Nissan D21 Body and structure Problems

Complaints
31about this part
Share
24%of 129 total for the year
Median mileage
118,500miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 31 complaints about the body and structure of the 1995 Nissan D21, 24% of the 129 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 118,500 miles.

Example complaints

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

“My 1995 Nissan pickup truck with only 28,000 miles has serious frame rust. Truck looks brand new and has been meticulously cared for but body shop and mechanic have said rust is too severe to repair. I am the original owner.”

NHTSA complaint #10286678, filed 2009-10, 28,000 miles

“I currently own a 1995 Nissan pick up truck that has severe frame rust beyond what would be considered normal. It is to the point that it is a safety concern. I had contacted Nissan and was told that there was nothing that they would be willing to do. After researching the problem it appears to be a design issue on nissans part and they are not willing to own up to it. I can send you photo documentation of the frame to prove that it is not regular wear and tear on the vehicle. …”

NHTSA complaint #10254961, filed 2009-01, 90,000 miles

“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

“I bought a 95, 4x4 Nissan pickup in 2006. I took it to the local Nissan dealer, armory Nissan in albany, new york for a diagnostic workup. They said everything was alright, so I bought it. 2 years later, with only 70 some odd thousand miles on it, I cannot get the vehicle inspected because the frame is so rusted out it is dangerous to drive. ( I took it to my local neighborhood garage) I called Nissan consumer affairs and my statement was taken. They told me to go to the nearest Nissan dealer and get a diagnostic and send the report to Nissan consumer affairs. …”

NHTSA complaint #10242373, filed 2008-09, 78,000 miles

“The entire frame of the 1995 Nissan hardbody pickup is rusting apart, this is the second truck of this type ive owned and have had this problem. It is no longer deemed safe by mechanics to meet n.c.d.m.v. Inspection standards . The problem is from the same as the Nissan frontier trucks recalled, coil rolled frame and no drainage for water, mud, salt etc on the bottom of the frame. The vehicle is a total loss x2 since this is the second Nissan I have owned. Thanks.”

NHTSA complaint #11062746, filed 2018-01, 150,000 miles

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Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
199735%
199625%
19953124%
19942335%
199337%
1992213%
199113%

Other parts of the 1995 Nissan D21

Brakes
19 complaints
Engine cooling
17 complaints
Exterior lighting
16 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
10 complaints
Fuel system
9 complaints
Tires
9 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaints
Electrical system
7 complaints
Suspension
6 complaints
Vehicle speed control
6 complaints
Seat belts
4 complaints
Air 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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