1996 Nissan D21 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 14%of 44 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the suspension of the 1996 Nissan D21, 14% of the 44 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.
“While driving the vehicle about 40 MPH noticed sudden vibration. Consumer then stated that driving the vehicle about 65 MPH the vibration is very noticeable. Took vehicle to a dealer, and they said it's normal for a small truck to do that, and it was nothing they could do about it. Consumer also stated that the manufacturer is aware of the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #814580, filed 1997-09“The front end malfunctioned, causing vehicle to vibrate badly, resulting in loss of control. Been to dealer. Dealer cannot determine problem. Please provide further information and VIN#.”
NHTSA complaint #831622, filed 1998-12Related service bulletins
- 10206391Dec 7, 2021STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10188377Feb 12, 2021STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 1996 Nissan D21
13 complaintsTires
6 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsInterior lighting
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 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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