1995 Nissan D21 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 8%of 129 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1995 Nissan D21, 8% of the 129 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.
“Around 35 MPH, the speedometer's needle moves from 0 to 100 MPH until it gets to about 40 MPH. While it is moving, it makes a strange noise. Also, the needle sometimes moves over to 100 MPH and stays for a few seconds, no matter the speed of the truck. It is difficult to determine the speed the vehicle is traveling.”
NHTSA complaint #716879, filed 2000-01“When vehicle is parked on a slope and left in first gear, it is possible to lean against the vehicle and actually causing it begin to roll backwards down a hill. Unless brake is on, the transmission will not hold the vehicle, if bumped or even leaned agaiinst. Also, horn is soft and only works intermittently.”
NHTSA complaint #538215, filed 1998-07“Took vehicle to dealer for an oil change and the tires in front were bald; so dealer replaced the tires with new tires. This was when the vehicle was at 8000 miles. Noticed that at 15000 miles the new replacement tires had start wearing out, and the dealerr said that they will not fix them this time. Consumer wants to know why his tires are wearing out so fast at low mileage. …”
NHTSA complaint #816111, filed 1997-09“When shiffting from neutral to first gear the gear sticks and will not go into first gear unless shifted a couple of times. The linkage between the gear shift and transmission has been ajusted (3) times within the last year. The throw out bearing was replaced in aug 97. The problem still exists.”
NHTSA complaint #816324, filed 1997-09“Consumer states that while driving at any speed and without warning the transmission will start to make a clunking noise causing a distraction to the consumer. Dealer notified ts”
NHTSA complaint #8022808, filed 2002-11Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 1995 Nissan D21
31 complaintsBrakes
19 complaintsEngine cooling
17 complaintsExterior lighting
16 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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