1997 Nissan D21 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 12%of 57 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1997 Nissan D21, 12% of the 57 complaints for this model year. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“What does it mean above in this web form to request a form to sign to send a notice to mfg? I don't care or mind you doing it? I thought this is what happenns anyway. Do you need my signature??? My truck has an automatic transmission. There are times.”
NHTSA complaint #716471, filed 1999-12“While driving at 55 MPH the vehicle hit the barrier, causing the rear axle to fall off, the vehicle kept going and hit an embankment in a frontal collision and the air bag didnot deploy.”
NHTSA complaint #812000, filed 1997-05“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 1997-08Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Nissan D21
21 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsTires
5 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsSuspension
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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