1993 Nissan D21 problems & reliability
43 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1993 Nissan D21. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
2 complaints report injuries (4 injured, 1 deaths reported).
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tires | 7 | 16% |
| Electrical System | 6 | 14% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 12% |
| Power Train | 5 | 12% |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 9% |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 9% |
| Steering | 4 | 9% |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 7% |
| Structure | 3 | 7% |
| Suspension | 3 | 7% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“Tires purchased on 6-23-2008 for my 1993 nissan truck have sidewall dry rot. The front drivers side has failed at 25,000 miles of usage. I have not taken back to see if they will replace the tire(s). The goodyear p205/75r14 95t alleg tires need to be recalled for failure of construction. *tr”
Tires · filed May 11, 2012
“Tl* the contact owns a 1993 nissan king cab. While undergoing inspection, the contact was advised that the entire frame was rusted and exhibited several holes. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.”
Structure · filed Oct 31, 2011
“Tl* the contact owns a 1993 nissan pickup with hancock tires h215/75/r14. The steel belts began seperating, which caused grooves in all four tires. He also noticed a leak in the driver-side front and passenger rear tires. The vehicle was taken to discount tires. The passenger rear tire was replaced. The manufacturer…”
Tires · filed Nov 10, 2009
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
30 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 1993 Nissan D21. The 10 most recent:
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.
NTB08-097L · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 21, 2023
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…
NTB23-053 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 16, 2023
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…
NTB23-049 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 16, 2023
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.
NTB13-107F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 27, 2023
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.
NTB16-003C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 17, 2023
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.
NTB13-028H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 27, 2023
WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB09-081J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 27, 2023
WHEEL BEARING COLLISION DAMAGE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB10-126C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 22, 2023
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.
NTB08-097K · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 22, 2023
STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB99-001F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 7, 2021
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns name the 1993 Nissan D21 in our current data. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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