1994 Nissan D21 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 1994 Nissan D21, and owners have filed 65 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 1994 Nissan D21
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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Buckle assembly (seat belts)
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.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the buckle and, if necessary, replace the buckle assembly with a new buckle. Owner notification began may 22, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service…
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Buckle assembly (seat belts)
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.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the buckle and, if necessary, replace the buckle assembly with a new buckle.
65 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1994 Nissan D21 have filed 65 complaints with NHTSA; 5 describe a crash and 2 describe a fire. Reports cite 11 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 129,303 miles. Complaints peaked in 1995 with 13 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I have a 1994 nissan pu d21 . I just noticed that the frame has a rusty hole on the frame at the front on the passenger side . For my safety and others i can't drive this truck . I hope nissan will pa”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 3, 2018 · Structure
“Tl* the contact owns a 1994 nissan d21 equipped with 4 toyo eclipse tires, size: 195/75/r14. The contact was driving 65 MPH when the steering wheel and the vehicle began to wobble. The vehicle was mer”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 3, 2013 · Tires
Compare Nissan D21 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Nissan D21 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 Nissan D21 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 Nissan D21 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 Nissan D21 | 1 | 1 |
| 1989 Nissan D21 | 1 | 4 |
| 1990 Nissan D21 | 1 | 1 |
| 1991 Nissan D21 | 1 | 31 |
| 1992 Nissan D21 | 0 | 16 |
| 1993 Nissan D21 | 0 | 43 |
| 1994 Nissan D21 | 2 | 65 |
| 1995 Nissan D21 | 3 | 129 |
| 1996 Nissan D21 | 1 | 44 |
| 1997 Nissan D21 | 0 | 57 |
Checking a specific 1994 Nissan D21
How do I know if my 1994 Nissan D21 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 1994 Nissan D21; 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 dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 02V125000).
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.
Other Nissan models
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- Versa3,325 complaints
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.