Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 1994 Nissan D21, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Structure23
- Tires9
- Engine and engine cooling8
- Power train7
- Electrical system4
- Seat belts4
- Suspension3
- Seats3
- Steering2
- Service brakes, hydraulic2
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 11 injuries and 0 deaths reported
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Recalls
ON CERTAIN LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS, THE LATCH PLATE USED IN THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WAS NOT MANUFACTURED ACCORDING TO DESIGN DIMENSIONS. IF THE SEAT BELT TONGUE IS INSERTED SLOWLY AT AN ANGLE INTO THE BUCKLE, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF PARTIAL ENGAGEMENT.
THE LATCH PLATE USED IN THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WAS NOT MANUFACTURED ACCORDING TO DESIGN DIMENSIONS. IF THE SEAT BELT TONGUE IS INSERTED SLOWLY AT AN ANGLE INTO THE BUCKLE, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF PARTIAL ENGAGEMENT.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Nissan told its dealers about the 1994 Nissan D21: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 631760 | SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES. *SLC |
| 629210 | SEAT BELT LATCH PLATE RETAINING BUTTON MISSING. *TT |
| 624064 | SUBJECT PERTAINING TO REVISED MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES.*JB |
| 623114 | SUBJECT REGARDING ESSENTIAL TOOL - REAR AXLE BEARING REMOVAL KIT. *TTTHE KIT IS AN ESSENTIAL TOOL AND AND WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY SENT TO ALL NISSAN DEALERS. |
| 613465 | ALL VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 1N6SD11S8VC327106 WITH A FS5W71C TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A WHINE NOISE WHILE DRIVING IN ALL FORWARD GEARS EXCEPT 4TH. THE WHINE NOISE IS MORE PRONOUNCED IN 1ST, 2ND OR 3RD GEARS AT SLOW SPEEDS. *TT |
| 609964 | INFORMATION FOR VEHICLES EXHIBITING CORROSION AT THE HIGH MOUNT STOP LAMP. (TT |
| 608053 | SOME ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A RATTLE NOISE WHEN THE ENGINE IS IDLING AT FULL OPERATING TEMPERATURE. *TT |
| 607626 | CONCERNS WITH THE FRONT SEAT BELT LATCH PLATE STOPPER BUTTON MISSING. *TT |
| 604772 | SOME VEHICLES WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT ENGINE SURGING OR STUMBLING, AND BLACK SMOKE FROM THE EXHAUST WHEN THE ENGINE IS STARTED AFTER A COLD SOAK. *TT |
| 601725 | EXHIBITING A WHINE NOISE WHILE DRIVING IN ALL FORWARD GEARS EXCEPT 4TH. *YC |
| 52174 | 4WD TRUCK W71C MANUAL TRANSMISSION WHINE NOISE ON ACCELERATION. *JD |
| 52168 | FS5R30A TRANSMISSION WHINE. *JD |
| 52164 | TRANSMISSIONS DETENT HOLES ELIMINATED FROM ADAPTER PLATE. *JD |
| 45793 | TRUCK/PATHFINDER BLOWER NOISE. *SD |
| 4510200 | UNKNOWN |
| 39921 | K24E TENSION SIDE TIMING CHAIN GUIDE BROKEN. *TW |
| 39739 | EGR ELIMINATED ON VEHICLES WITH VG30 ENGINE. *TW |
| 38002 | UNDER HOOD HARNESS CAN RUB ON POWER STEERING HOSE, CAUSING NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. *TW |
| 10243708 | DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. |
| 10239062 | SILICONE-BASED LUBRICANT OR GREASE CAN DAMAGE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS SERVICE INFORMATION Do not apply Silicone-based lubricants or grease to, or around, any interior electrical components. To avoid the risk of death or severe personal injury, do not directly spray Silicone-based lubricant or grease, or inadvertently overspray Silicone-based lubricant or grease onto any interior electrical components. These types of lubricants can be detrimental to the proper operation of electrical components. |
| 10239060 | 12 VOLT BATTERY TESTING FOR IN-SERVICE VEHICLES SERVICE INFORMATION The following Service Information lists NNA procedural recommendations for establishing good connections while performing 12V battery testing. These recommendations are expected to promote uniformity during the connection process, therefore reducing the number of incorrect Test with DCA and Replace results. HINT: If 12 volt batteries are allowed to discharge for a prolonged period of time, battery life may be drastically reduced. This condition may lead to premature battery replacement and customer dissatisfaction. |
| 10235710 | INTELLIGENT KEY REPLACEMENT OR SWAPPING BETWEEN VEHICLES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin. |
| 10235707 | VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. |
| 10232658 | REMOVING 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. |
| 10232657 | WHEEL BEARING COLLISION DAMAGE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
SEAT BELT LATCH FAILURES
INADVERTENT RELEASE OF PARKING BRAKE
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation