Recalls (3)
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1995 Nissan D21. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗NISSAN/LIGHT BULB SOCKET
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- THE STOP/TAIL COMBINATION LAMP OR THE TURN SIGNAL LAMP WILL NOT FUNCTION.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BULB SOCKETS IN THE REAR COMBINATION LAMPS.
BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:DISC:CALIPER
- Summary
- THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE CALIPER PISTON SEAL GROOVE WAS IMPROPERLY MACHINED CAUSING A BRAKE FLUID LEAK WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED.
- Consequence
- THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE BRAKE CALIPERS ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.
STRUCTURE:DOOR ASSEMBLY:LATCHES AND LOCKS
- Summary
- TRUCKS WERE ASSEMBLED WITHOUT A DOOR LOCK PLATE IN THE RIGHT SIDE DOOR.
- Consequence
- THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN THE DOOR NOT LATCHINGCORRECTLY, IN AN ACCIDENT, EXPOSING PASSENGER TO INCREASED RISK OF INJURY.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL DOOR LOCK PLATE IN VEHICLES WHICH ARE MISSING A DOOR PLATE.
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Owner complaints (129)
129 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The structure is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 129 |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 31 | 24% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 17 | 13.2% |
| Exterior lighting | 16 | 12.4% |
| Service brakes | 16 | 12.4% |
| Power train | 10 | 7.8% |
| Fuel system | 9 | 7% |
| Tires | 9 | 7% |
| Visibility | 9 | 7% |
| Electrical system | 7 | 5.4% |
| Suspension | 6 | 4.7% |
How 1995 compares with other D21 years
Best and worst D21 years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 1 | 1 |
| 1989 | 4 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 | 1 |
| 1991 | 31 | 1 |
| 1992 | 16 | 0 |
| 1993 | 43 | 0 |
| 1994 | 65 | 2 |
| 1995 | 129 | 3 |
| 1996 | 44 | 1 |
| 1997 | 57 | 0 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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1995 Nissan D21 FAQ
How many recalls does the 1995 Nissan D21 have?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns: 98V234000 (lighting), 94V251000 (brake), 94V243000 (latch). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 1995 Nissan D21 problems?
Owners filed 129 complaints with NHTSA. Structure (31), Engine and engine cooling (17), Exterior lighting (16) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 1995 D21 compare with other years?
Among the 1988–1997 Nissan D21 model years at least five years old, the 1988 drew the fewest complaints (1) and the 1995 the most (129). The 1995 drew 129. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.