1997 Nissan D21 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 5%of 57 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 57,245miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the body and structure of the 1997 Nissan D21, 5% of the 57 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,245 miles.
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.
“Ladder frame rusted from inside. Will no longer pass state inspection. Previously repaired but no longer repairable. Vehicle has less that 58k miles on it and mechanically perfect. Always carefully maintained. Substandard steel in ladder frame, rear axle and differential cover and drive shafts. Tin worm evident and anti-rust treatment inadequate for use on roads in ne. Toyota corrected similar problem by replacing frames or buying back truck. What is wrong with Nissan?”
NHTSA complaint #10485159, filed 2012-11, 57,245 miles“While driving sun visor will come loose and hit the driver in the head. The sun visor still becomes loose after being replaced due to manufaturing defect.”
NHTSA complaint #865442, filed 2000-07Related service bulletins
- 10232658Feb 27, 2023REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10232656Feb 27, 2023WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Nissan D21
21 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsTires
5 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 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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