1996 Nissan D21
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1996 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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Owner complaints
44 complaints7 involved a crash1 involved a fire6 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Structure › Body
My nissan truck IS very badly eaten by rust. the frame and body are being eaten away with rust. the brake lines and the power steering lines have disintegrated. the wheel axles and joints are badly corroded. inferior quality metals and paint were used to manufacture this truck. this truck IS now too dangerous to drive on the road. the engine and transmission are good but the rest IS a disgrace. *tr
- Air bags › Frontal
Tl*the contact owns a 1996 nissan pickup. when the contact started the vehicle and began to accelerate, the driver's side air bag deployed. there were no injuries. the manufacturer stated that an engineer would come out and inspect the vehicle. two weeks after the inspection, the manufacturer…
Tl*the contact owns a 1996 nissan pickup. when the contact started the vehicle and began to accelerate, the driver's side air bag deployed. there were no injuries. the manufacturer stated that an engineer would come out and inspect the vehicle. two weeks after the inspection, the manufacturer called the contact and stated that no compensation would be provided due to the high mileage on the vehicle. the contact called the nissan dealer and received an estimate of $2,000 for the repair. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure and current mileages were 205,000.
- Fuel system, gasoline
Leaking fuel tank. Fuel tank started leaking for no apparent reason. *Tr
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
I bought the truck in 1999 from the original owner, it had 29,800 miles on it. the truck had 59,500 miles on it when this happened. I was driving the truck when the engine stopped and smoke came out from under the hood. I opened the hood to find that the main engine wiring harness along side of…
I bought the truck in 1999 from the original owner, it had 29,800 miles on it. the truck had 59,500 miles on it when this happened. I was driving the truck when the engine stopped and smoke came out from under the hood. I opened the hood to find that the main engine wiring harness along side of the engine valve cover had melted about eight wires together. the truck sat for several months before I had time to work on it. I separated the wires and put them back together and the truck would run, but not the way it should. I ended up taking it to the nissan dealer where it stayed for a few months and they tried several things to fix the truck but didn't. The dealer ended up saying that it needed a complete wiring harness, which IS from bumper to bumper all one piece and the wiring harness would cost app. $1400.00 plus labor. I brought the truck back home where it sets today with 59,600 miles on it. *tr
- Air bags
We purchased a truck at curry's used cars. The truck had been wrecked, it was repaired at curry's paint and body shop. Then the owner sam curry had it for sale. We purchased it. Later we found out that he did not replace the airbag that had deployed. It has a dummy airbag in the vehicle. I know…
We purchased a truck at curry's used cars. The truck had been wrecked, it was repaired at curry's paint and body shop. Then the owner sam curry had it for sale. We purchased it. Later we found out that he did not replace the airbag that had deployed. It has a dummy airbag in the vehicle. I know that this IS a federal offense. Since I found this out know that other vehicles were repaired at this body shop and airbags replaced with dummy bags. *jb
- Air bags › Frontal
While driving at 35 mph, the vehicle was involved in a frontal collision, and the air bags failed to deploy. *ak *ts *jb
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control
Tried to get emissions test, due to sensor light coming on (check engine light), vehicle failed test. have reported this light several times. this light stays on, not been able to fix this problem. have changed sensor three times. did not have concerns before the emissions problems. dlr…
Tried to get emissions test, due to sensor light coming on (check engine light), vehicle failed test. have reported this light several times. this light stays on, not been able to fix this problem. have changed sensor three times. did not have concerns before the emissions problems. dlr seems to not know what to do about this problem, or how to to fix it. maybe there should be some way of correcting this problem. I was told that the only solution was to keep replacing the sensor. which IS getting to be a problem. dlr would do something to turn off the light, I drive down the road...the light comes back on...and stays on. this has been happening ever since vehicle purchase.
- Tires
Firestone said 6 year old tire not covered in recall. Had good tread and not low on air pressure. Blew out sidewalls and belts without any warning that tires were losing air. *ts *nlm ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis***762204
- Air bags
Consumer was getting into truck and began to smell something burning. smoke started coming from steering wheel. consumer got out of truck once smoke cleared. drove to mechanic, and was informed that air bag wire assembly had burned, and it would need to be replaced. please describe details. *Ak
- Electrical system › Horn
Horn would go off while turning truck either direction until horn blaired constantly. after dealer inspected steering wheel, they found horn was loose, and a part had engaged itself inside air bag. dealership indicated that it needed to be repaired because of possible deployment with no warning. please describe details. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
The driver's shoulder harness IS fraying where it wears against the clip that inserts in the receiver to secure the belt. I don't believe this should happen in less than 6 years/70,000 miles. it may be happening in other vehicles, and if so, IS potentially quite dangerous as the restraining harness could fail in an accident. I will contact the manufacturer next.
- Air bags › Frontal
While parking vehicle at 2 mph driver's airbag deployed.*ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Female end of seatbelt cable has broken. No unusual stress or accident just got in and found that female connector was only held on by 2 electrical cables. *Ak
- Air bags
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
- Tires
I check my tire pressure regularly since I bought this truck used with 15,000 miles on it I had the tires rotated a month ago or so.i have 40,000 on the truck now.the left rear firestone tire shredded like a potato peel .it damged my rear fender when it peeled back.i recently had helped a motorist…
I check my tire pressure regularly since I bought this truck used with 15,000 miles on it I had the tires rotated a month ago or so.i have 40,000 on the truck now.the left rear firestone tire shredded like a potato peel .it damged my rear fender when it peeled back.i recently had helped a motorist with a flat tire on the highway.the vehicle was a ford ranger with firestone tires.the tire damge looked identicle to my tire damage.i believe firestone has more bad tires out there than their saying.are my tires recalled I don't believe this IS a coincidence.i want my tires replaced and my truck fixed. *ak (dot number: w2hyfrn206 tiresize: p215-70r-1)
- Tires › Tread/belt
Firestone, fr480, p215/70r14, dot unknown, replacement equipment, mileage unknown on a 1996, nissan king cab with 55000 miles. While driving 70 mph passenger's rear tire had tread separation. No accident.*ak dot number w2hyfrn226. *slc
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
I have had an emissions problems (mil) continously since october 1996. the emission system was replaced by nissan in 1998. the mil still comes on and I am getting about 16-17 mpg on 13.59 gals. I have written letters to nissan and have talked to numerous nissan service personnel but have gotten…
I have had an emissions problems (mil) continously since october 1996. the emission system was replaced by nissan in 1998. the mil still comes on and I am getting about 16-17 mpg on 13.59 gals. I have written letters to nissan and have talked to numerous nissan service personnel but have gotten nowhere. I tried going through better business bureau for arbitration but they told me I have too many miles on the pickup. the safety recall on the rear lights was never done, even though anderson nissan in asheville, nc says it was done. they lied. I would appreciate all the help that you can give me, if any. the next step will have to be suing nissan for breach of warranty. breach of warranty because , even though they replaced the parts, they never fixed it. thank you very much. debbie. *Ak
- Air bags · Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Components busted inside of steering wheel where airbag IS located and sounds metalic fear the steering may fail or cause airbag to deploy while driving. I emailed nissan corp of this matter and no responce as of yet.
- Unknown or other
Engine check light stays on, indicating a defect, but dealer cannot determine cause and can't repair.*ak
- Tires
Left rear firestone widetrack radial baja tire p215-70-r14 dot vdk6wia097 experienced blowout, causing damage to vehicle, consumer requests reimbursement. *slc
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc
While driving and applied the brakes heard noise coming from brakes, sounded like grinding metal to metal. Also, vehicle experienced extended stopping distance. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal
A few minutes after starting vehicle, the airbag experienced false and violent deploymnent, went off in driver's face causing servere damage to driver's neck, face, chest, wrist which resulted in bruises and bleeding. *yc
- Air bags › Frontal
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision. Upon impact, the airbags did not deploy. dealer and manufacturer have been notified. *ak
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
While driving with headlights on at night, the oncoming traffic could not be seen in the light. consumer does not know why headlights do that. *Ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
The sensor control wires on the emission control system that are connected to the check engine light on the dashboard have failed four times. first time on 06-13-97, broken b/g wire repaired at air temperature sensor. Second time on 07-30-97, failure in tachometer valve, third time 02-18-98…
The sensor control wires on the emission control system that are connected to the check engine light on the dashboard have failed four times. first time on 06-13-97, broken b/g wire repaired at air temperature sensor. Second time on 07-30-97, failure in tachometer valve, third time 02-18-98, open circut in harness to intake air temp sensor repaired, fourth time on 02-19-99, broken wire at intake air temperature sensor repaired. *Ak
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.
- 10179619VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 1996 TRUCK MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) ISSUES Service Campaign ID #s P8159, P8160, and P8161 are no longer active. Repair orders opened after this bulletins published date are no longer eligible for reimbursement under Campaign ID #s P8159, P8160, and P8161. Discard all previous versions of NTB98-074.
- 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.
- 10025522Nissan: srs precautions during service;improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the srs, can lead to a serious injury or death caused by unintentional activation of the srs on all nissan models with the srs systems. Updated 2/21/14.
- 10017473Front seat belt latch plate retaining button missing.
- 10003515Front seat belt latch plate retaining button missing.
- 632164Subject regarding revised throttle position sensor (tps) adjustment procedure.
- 631971Information on nissan revised tps adjustment procdure. *Slc
- 631766Information regarding essential tool: throttle position sensor test connector. *Slc
- 631760Subject regarding revised maintenance procedures. *Slc
- 629210Seat belt latch plate retaining button missing.
- 624064Subject pertaining to revised maintenance procedures.*jb
- 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.
- 621970Some vehicles may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp on with evap system diagnostic trouble codes stored due to launching a watercraft.
- 618789A condition may exist where water may have entered the distributor assembly.
- 613964Vehicles built before 1n6sd11s9vc389078 may exhibit a malfunction indicator light on with evaporative emission system diagnostic trouble codes p0440, p0443, p0446, p0450 and p1445 stored.
- 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.
- 609964Information for vehicles exhibiting corrosion at the high mount stop lamp. (Tt
- 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.
- 605767Conditions with mil 'on'; dtc p0180 (fuel temperature sensor) stored in ecm.
- 605766Some vehicles experiencing mil 'on' with evaporative emission system diagnostic trouble code(s) (dtc(s) stored.
- 604828A voluntary service campaign for vehicles exhibiting a malfunction indicator light (mil) issues.
- 603857Subject on malfunction indicator light ( mil ) issues.
- 603252Subject on mil ' on ' with evap system dtcs stored due to launching a watercraft.
- 602818Vehicles may exhibit a malfunction indicator light on with dtcs p0120, p0510, p0731, p0732 or p0733 with no driveability incidents.
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