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#BS-1993-NISD21-8C94

1993 Nissan D21

Based on reports from 49 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
49
Crashes
4
Fires
6
Recalls
2
TSBs
30
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 49 complaints, 4 crashes, 6 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Tires:tread/beltHIGH

4 owners reported tires:tread/belt issues — failures commonly reported around 156K miles.

!Inspect the Wheels & TiresMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

2
0–30K
30–60K
60–90K
90–120K
4
120–150K
6
150K+

Peak failure range: 150K+ miles (6 reports) • Median: 156K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Tires:tread/belt (4 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Tires:tread/belt4 (8%)
Wheels & Tires4 (8%)
Electrical System:wiring:interior/under Dash3 (6%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine3 (6%)
Structure:frame And Members3 (6%)
Power Train:manual Transmission2 (4%)
Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator2 (4%)
Power Train:clutch Assembly2 (4%)

1993 Nissan D21: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Tires:tread/belt Issues

Tires:tread/belt complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 1993 Nissan D21, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 156,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 156K-mile mark.

Wheels & Tires Issues

Wheels & Tires complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 1993 Nissan D21, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to wheels & tires-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical System:wiring:interior/under Dash Issues

Electrical System:wiring:interior/under Dash complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 1993 Nissan D21, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 1993 Nissan D21, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1993 Nissan D21. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

06E049000Jul 2006

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

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.

09E012000May 2009

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Nissan D21 is the 1994 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 49 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

1993 Nissan D21: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1993 Nissan D21?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1993 Nissan D21 is related to the tires:tread/belt, with 4 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1993 Nissan D21 reliable?
The 1993 Nissan D21 has 49 complaints, 4 crash reports, and 6 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 1993 Nissan D21 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1993 Nissan D21 have any recalls?
Yes, the 1993 Nissan D21 has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Nissan D21 problems start?
Based on 12 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 156,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 150K+ mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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