1995 Nissan D21 problems
Owners have filed 159 complaints about the 1995 Nissan D21 with NHTSA. Structure accounts for 22% of them — the clear leader, ahead of engine and engine cooling at 10.7%.
Complaints159
Crashes11
Fires4
Injuries9
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Structure 22.0% · 35
Engine and engine cooling 10.7% · 17
Exterior lighting 10.7% · 17
Service brakes, hydraulic 10.7% · 17
Power train 6.9% · 11
Tires 6.3% · 10
Visibility 5.7% · 9
Fuel system, gasoline 5.7% · 9
Severity
Of those complaints, 11 describe a crash, 4 describe a fire and 9 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Filings have fallen off, 9 in the last three years against 20 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 99,000 miles.
In owners' own words
Although this has not lead to an accident yet, the frame on my 1995 Nissan pickup truck is rusting so bad it appears to be rotting. I concerned about driving it, but scared to see what would happen if I was in an accident. I know toyota has bought back there older pickups and I think Nissan should do something other then turn their cheek. Structure
Frame rails on 1995 Nissan pickup rusting out from interior. Researching web for solutions indicate a large number of people with similar problems. While it is an old truck with high miles, it appears to me that a defect in design, finishing, or materials makes this a safety issue for those pickups (and pathfinders) on the road today. Structure · reported at 125,000 miles
Severe frame rust which weakens the structure. Required welding several pieces of steel plate to the frame to strengthen the rusted areas. The problem continues at other areas of the frame as chunks of rusted metal continue to separate from the inside of the frame rails. Structure · reported at 148,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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