1991 Nissan D21 recalls
Problem: Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
Risk: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Fix: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on may 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
16,270 units potentially affected · Full recall details →
Problem: Certain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Risk: Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Fix: Ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. The recall began on july 1, 2006. Owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211.
27,176 units potentially affected · Full recall details →
Seat Belts · NHTSA 95V103002 · May 24, 1995
Problem: The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. These red plastic release buttons are marked "press." if a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly.
Risk: The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.
Fix: Owners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front safety belt buckles and carefully inspect the red release button for any breaks or cracks. They should ensure that both buckles are operating properly by inserting each latch plate into its buckle, tugging on the belt to make…
2,730,462 units potentially affected · Full recall details →
Latest owner complaints
Tires · Nov 16, 2016 · NM
Around five years ago, we bought 4 new douglas ultra trac 2 tires from the local walmart. The truck was retired from highway use shortly after and the tires have less than a thousand miles use on them. The truck has been in light use around the house to move materials after, and seen less than one hundred miles use. Silver city new mexico is a rural area with no smog at around…
Suspension · Jul 21, 2012 · 18,343 miles · RI
This truck has 18300 orig miles the frame is rotted so bad that it is ready to break in half. I googled this and found many other pickups and pathfinders that use the same frame assy also rotted badly . This seems to be the same as toyota. Can someone please contact me on this. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr
Unknown or Other · Sep 27, 2010 · WI
1991 nissan d21 pick up truck. Consumer states he needs the stopping distance from 60 MPH *tgw the consumer would also like information on the braking system, *jb
Structure · Feb 17, 2009 · PA
The frame on my 1991 nissan pickup truck rust out on both sides and almost snap clean through. Its being held together by a few inch of steel on frame. *tr
Engine and Engine Cooling · Jun 13, 2008 · 10 miles · WA
This is a design flaw in the air induction system, filter fills up with water, causing the air induction system to rust out, and the fuel pressure regulator to rust shut, flooding the engine, fix is replace fuel pressure regulator, rebuild/replace air induction controls, and the filter and canister, and drill a small drain hole in the canister so that the condensation can…
Air Bags · Nov 22, 2004 · 135,000 miles · CA · crash · 2 injured
The consumer was involved in a collision where the vehicle crashed into a garage and the air bags did not deploy. *jb
Engine and Engine Cooling · Aug 21, 2004 · 83,000 miles · IL
Timing chain, timing chain cover defect (nissan ka24e). Timing chain tensioner failure causes damage to inside of timing chain cover. Coolant seeps into oil pan causing overheating and stalling. *jb
Tires · Sep 11, 2000 · HI
I checked and no DOT#'s were on tire starting with DOT, first set tires tread blew off back tires, now second set is starting to separate, contacted dealer and tire manufacturer both basically told me to bad!*ak( DOT number: not ontire tire size: 30/9.5/15 )
Seat Belts · Dec 2, 1999 · ME
After repair of recall (95V103002) it was discovered that the dealership did not replace the restraints as instructed in the recall. Consumer has taken the vehicle to a different dealer. *ak
Seat Belts · Sep 28, 1999 · TX
The only problem I have had with my 1991 nissan pickup is that the seat belts inadvertantly unlocking at will. A coworker mentioned his son's 1991 nissan pickup was recalled or tsb for seat belts inadvertantly unlocking.
Power Train · Jul 28, 1999 · VA
Clutch failed twice. *yc
Engine and Engine Cooling · Jul 18, 1999 · CA
Power window failure - within 6 months, both passenger and driver side power window glass fell into door panel, causing security and water damage problem. Fan blade: the nylon fan blade has multiple wide (.08" through) cracks and fractures between the fan blades. *ak
Frequently asked questions
Does the 1991 Nissan D21 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls covering the 1991 Nissan D21, the most recent one (09E012000) for exterior lighting. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 1991 Nissan D21?
Based on 31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most reported areas are seat belts (10), power train (5), engine and engine cooling (4).
Have there been crashes or injuries linked to the 1991 Nissan D21?
Owners reported 6 crashes, 1 fire, 8 injuries and 0 deaths in complaints to NHTSA. These are unverified owner reports, not findings of fault.
Is NHTSA investigating the 1991 Nissan D21?
NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation that include this vehicle, most recently EA95007: Takata seat belt buckle failure.