2003 Nissan Diesel UD1800 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2003 Nissan Diesel UD1800. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2003 Nissan Diesel UD1800
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Steering
On certain medium duty trucks, a steering coupler shaft is utilized between the steering column assembly and the steering gear box assembly. This coupler shaft has a flexible yoke with a pinch bolt clamp at each end to secure the shaft to each assembly. The flexible yoke on the end that attaches to the gearbox could develop a crack near…
Remedy: All vehicles were still in dealer inventory and have been repaired.
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Driveshaft (power train)
On certain medium duty trucks, the drive shaft connecting the transmission to the rear differential is comprised of two or three individual sub-sections bolted together. One end of each individual sub-section contains a flange yoke supporting a universal joint. The flange yoke on one or more individual sub-sections could develop a crack…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the drive shaft sub-section. Owner notification began may 5, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a…
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2003 Nissan Diesel UD1800. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Nissan Diesel UD1800 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Nissan Diesel UD1800 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 Nissan Diesel UD1800 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 Nissan Diesel UD1800 | 2 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2003 Nissan Diesel UD1800
How do I know if my 2003 Nissan Diesel UD1800 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2003 Nissan Diesel UD1800; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Nissan Diesel dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 03V010000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.