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#BS-1995-NISD21-8C94

1995 Nissan D21

Based on reports from 159 owners and 5 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
159
Crashes
11
Fires
4
Recalls
5
TSBs
38
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Preliminary Verdict

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Based on 159 complaints, 11 crashes, 4 fires, and 5 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Structure:frame And MembersHIGH

19 owners reported structure:frame and members issues — failures commonly reported around 99K miles.

!Inspect the Exterior Lighting:tail LightsMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

1
0–30K
2
30–60K
11
60–90K
6
90–120K
11
120–150K
4
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (11 reports) • Median: 99K 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: Structure:frame And Members (19 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Where the complaints fall

Structure:frame And Members19 (12%)
Exterior Lighting:tail Lights9 (6%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine7 (4%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip7 (4%)
Wheels & Tires6 (4%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline5 (3%)
Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal4 (3%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components4 (3%)

1995 Nissan D21: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Structure:frame And Members Issues

Structure:frame And Members complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 1995 Nissan D21, with 19 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 99,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 99K-mile mark.

Exterior Lighting:tail Lights Issues

Exterior Lighting:tail Lights complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 1995 Nissan D21, with 9 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to exterior lighting:tail lights-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 1995 Nissan D21, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip Issues

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 1995 Nissan D21, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip-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 1995 Nissan D21. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (5 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.

94V243000Jan 1995

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

TRUCKS WERE ASSEMBLED WITHOUT A DOOR LOCK PLATE IN THE RIGHT SIDE DOOR.

94V251000Feb 1995

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE CALIPER PISTON SEAL GROOVE WAS IMPROPERLY MACHINED CAUSING A BRAKE FLUID LEAK WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED.

98V234000Nov 1998

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. A REAR LAMP WILL NOT ILLUMINATE BECAUSE THE METAL BARREL IN THE LIGHT BULB SOCKET MOVES OR SEPARATES FROM THE PLASTIC SOCKET HOUSING DUE TO INADEQUATE HEAT RESISTANCE OF THE PLASTIC AT THE LAMP OPERATING TEMPERATURE.

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. 159 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 5 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

Other Nissan D21 Model Years

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1995 Nissan D21: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1995 Nissan D21?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1995 Nissan D21 is related to the structure:frame and members, with 19 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1995 Nissan D21 reliable?
The 1995 Nissan D21 has 159 complaints, 11 crash reports, and 4 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 1995 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 1995 Nissan D21 have any recalls?
Yes, the 1995 Nissan D21 has 5 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 35 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 99,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K 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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