1991 Nissan D21
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1991 Nissan D21. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on may 11, 2009. owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Remedy
Ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. the recall began on july 1, 2006. owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211.
The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. These red plastic release buttons are marked "press." if a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Owners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front safety belt buckles and carefully inspect the red release button for any breaks or cracks. They should ensure that both buckles are operating properly by inserting each latch plate into its buckle, tugging on the belt to make sure the latch IS securely locked, and then pressing the release button. The latch plate should pop out of the buckle when the button IS pressed. If either release button shows a sign of breaking or cracking or if either buckle fails to operate properly, owners should promptly contact their authorized dealer to schedule an appointment to have the buckle replaced or repaired free of charge.
Owner complaints
31 complaints6 involved a crash1 involved a fire8 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Tires
Around five years ago, we bought 4 new douglas ultra trac 2 tires from the local walmart. The truck was retired from highway use shortly after and the tires have less than a thousand miles use on them. The truck has been in light use around the house to move materials after, and seen less than one…
Around five years ago, we bought 4 new douglas ultra trac 2 tires from the local walmart. The truck was retired from highway use shortly after and the tires have less than a thousand miles use on them. The truck has been in light use around the house to move materials after, and seen less than one hundred miles use. Silver city new mexico IS a rural area with no smog at around 6 thousand feet. I heard a noise in the yard, went to investigate and found that a rear tire had blown out on the inside rear. The failure had come from the bead of the tire, on the shaded side of the wheel. There was no other damage to be seen on the tire. On examining the tire before removal, I found that the rubber was so deteriorated that I could tear it, chord included, with my bare hands (i'm nearly 70 and disabled). I felt that these tires are a considerable safety hazard. Have tried several times to contact the local walmart management without success. Has anything been done to remove these tires from use?
- Suspension
This truck has 18300 orig miles the frame IS rotted so bad that it IS ready to break in half. I googled this and found many other pickups and pathfinders that use the same frame assy also rotted badly . This seems to be the same as toyota. Can someone please contact me on this. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(B)(6). *tr
- Unknown or other
1991 nissan D21 pick up truck. Consumer states he needs the stopping distance from 60 mph *tgw the consumer would also like information on the braking system, *jb
- Structure › Frame and members
The frame on my 1991 nissan pickup truck rust out on both sides and almost snap clean through. Its being held together by a few inch of steel on frame. *Tr
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
This IS a design flaw in the air induction system, filter fills up with water, causing the air induction system to rust out, and the fuel pressure regulator to rust shut, flooding the engine, fix IS replace fuel pressure regulator, rebuild/replace air induction controls, and the filter and…
This IS a design flaw in the air induction system, filter fills up with water, causing the air induction system to rust out, and the fuel pressure regulator to rust shut, flooding the engine, fix IS replace fuel pressure regulator, rebuild/replace air induction controls, and the filter and canister, and drill a small drain hole in the canister so that the condensation can drain out, until nissan makes a better replacement canister for the filter. *tr
- Air bags › Frontal
The consumer was involved in a collision where the vehicle crashed into a garage and the air bags did not deploy. *Jb
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Timing chain, timing chain cover defect (nissan ka24e). timing chain tensioner failure causes damage to inside of timing chain cover. coolant seeps into oil pan causing overheating and stalling. *jb
- Tires › Tread/belt
I checked and no dot#'s were on tire starting with dot, first set tires tread blew off back tires, now second set IS starting to separate, contacted dealer and tire manufacturer both basically told me to bad!*ak( dot number: not ontire tire size: 30/9.5/15 )
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
After repair of recall (95v103002) it was discovered that the dealership did not replace the restraints as instructed in the recall. consumer has taken the vehicle to a different dealer. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
The only problem I have had with my 1991 nissan pickup IS that the seat belts inadvertantly unlocking at will. A coworker mentioned his son's 1991 nissan pickup was recalled or tsb for seat belts inadvertantly unlocking.
- Power train › Clutch assembly
Clutch failed twice. *yc
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan · Visibility › Power window devices and controls
Power window failure - within 6 months, both passenger and driver side power window glass fell into door panel, causing security and water damage problem. fan blade: the nylon fan blade has multiple wide (.08" through) cracks and fractures between the fan blades. *Ak
- Power train · Seats › Front assembly › Head restraint
Speedometer cable failed.
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
The driver side seat belt IS fraying at the point where the guide/latch pulls it through when engaged into anchored lock.
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Report was given by trooper t. Bee. The consumer's vehicle was in an accident, causing the seat belts to disconnected from the anchors. Please provide futher information. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
When shifting the vehicle into overdrive while driving at 35 mph, overdrive did not work. manufacturer and dealer were contacted. *ak
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
When truck was rear ended at a stop sign by a half ton pickup, the seat slipped out of place on the passenger's side and collapsed. The seat has been replaced by the dealership. *ak
- Power train
Speedometer needle warped, needle began to drag and currently hangs awhile at various speeds, needle shows 30 or 70 mph and vehicle going 15 or 60mph.
- Seats › Front assembly › Head restraint
In an accident due to the intergrated head rest which IS not adjustable, the driver received severe whiplash, and still cannot recover. *ak
- Suspension › Rear › Springs › Leaf spring assembly
Broken spring leaf punctured a hole in gas tank. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
While the vehicle was parked and in the off position, a fire broke out in the engine compartment. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Consumer states that seat belt buckle does not work properly after recall repairs (95v-103.002). *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Owner received recall notice, had belt buckles replaced and later the buckles broke. please describe. recall #95v103002. *ak
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Failure of the steering wheel, when driving the steering wheel locked up, causing the consumer to have a accident, driver side seat belt came out the buckle.*ak
- Suspension › Rear › Springs › Leaf spring assembly
The rear leaf spring broke two times consumer IS going to replace for the third time . tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Takata seat belt buckle failure
There is no summary currently available
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10243708DIAGNOSIS 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.
- 10239062SILICONE-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 severe personal injury, do not directly spray Silicone-based lubricant or grease, or inadvertently overspray Silicone-based lubricant or grease onto any interior electrical components. These types of lubricants can be detrimental to the proper operation of electrical components.
- 1023906012 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 recommendations are expected to promote uniformity during the connection process, therefore reducing the number of incorrect Test with DCA and Replace results. HINT: If 12 volt batteries are allowed to discharge for a prolonged period of time, battery life may be drastically reduced. This condition may lead to premature battery replacement and customer dissatisfaction. IMPORTANT: CPX-900 is now an accepted testing tool to use along with or in place of the DSS-5000 CPX-900 operating instructions are found at: https://nissancpx900.midtronics.com/ DSS-5000 operating instructions are found at: https://nissandss5000.midtronics.com/ DCA-8000 is now a required testing tool to be used for all warranty replacement decisions. The DCA-8000 is also a more efficient charger than previously available, and will charge any available 12 volt lead acid battery safely and accurately as long as all precautions and inputs are made correctly. The DCA-8000 operating instructions are found at: https://nissandca8000.midtronics.com/
- 10235710INTELLIGENT 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.
- 10235707VEHICLE 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.
- 10232658REMOVING 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.
- 10232657WHEEL BEARING COLLISION DAMAGE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10232656WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10232652DIAGNOSIS 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.
- 10206391STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10192305SERVICE INFORMATION Information necessary to service the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) safely is included in the "RESTRAINTS" section of the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) for each vehicle. IMPORTANT: Turn the ignition switch OFF, disconnect both battery terminals, and wait at least 3 minutes before performing any service on the SRS. See this bulletin for further detail.
- 10188377STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10051767Nissan: lock/unlock request button on outside handle does not respond.
- 10032506Nissan: vent control valve replacement. When replacing the evap canister vent control valve for reason: use the one listed on page 2; for vent control valve replacement procedure, refer to the appropriate section of the electronic service manuals (esm; when installing the new valve, do not add any lube to its o ring; for frontier (D40 series) only, install the protector listed in parts information. Includes 2005-09 frontier. Updated 12/8/10.
- 10031305Nissan: tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light on/flashing. No models or model years listed. Updated on 08-11-2011.
- 10030165Nissan: the 12 volt battery IS an important part of the vehicle electrical system and IS required to stay connected when the engine IS running. To prevent damage to vehicle electronic components follow the instructions/cautions. No model years listed.
- 10017473Front seat belt latch plate retaining button missing.
- 10003515Front seat belt latch plate retaining button missing.
- 4510200Unknown
- 629210Seat belt latch plate retaining button missing.
- 623114Subject regarding essential tool - rear axle bearing removal kit. *Ttthe kit IS an essential tool and and will be automatically sent to all nissan dealers.
- 618789A condition may exist where water may have entered the distributor assembly.
- 613465All vehicles built before 1n6sd11s8vc327106 with a fs5w71c transmission may exhibit a whine noise while driving in all forward gears except 4TH. The whine noise IS more pronounced in 1ST, 2ND or 3RD gears at slow speeds.
- 608053Some engines may exhibit a rattle noise when the engine IS idling at full operating temperature.
- 607626Concerns with the front seat belt latch plate stopper button missing.
- 601725Exhibiting a whine noise while driving in all forward gears except 4TH.
- 521744WD truck W71C manual transmission whine noise on acceleration.
- 52168Fs5r30a transmission whine.
- 52164Transmissions detent holes eliminated from adapter plate.
- 39921K24E tension side timing chain guide broken.
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