1997 Nissan D21 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 7%of 57 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 98,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the suspension of the 1997 Nissan D21, 7% of the 57 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 98,000 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.
“While driving the 1997 Nissan pathfinder at certain speeds above 50 MPH the truck will began to wobble from side to side ncontrollably. I have to slow down or come to a complete stop before the truck returns to normal.”
NHTSA complaint #10187416, filed 2007-04, 98,000 miles“While driving the vehicle at about 40 or 50 MPH the vehicle just shakes for no apparent reason. Driveline is not properly balanced in order to give a quality ride.”
NHTSA complaint #815362, filed 1997-08Related 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 1997 Nissan D21
21 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsTires
5 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsBody and structure
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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