The 1995 Nissan D21 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 100,732 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 159 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the structure. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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.
THE STOP/TAIL COMBINATION LAMP OR THE TURN SIGNAL LAMP WILL NOT FUNCTION.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BULB SOCKETS IN THE REAR COMBINATION LAMPS.
THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE CALIPER PISTON SEAL GROOVE WAS IMPROPERLY MACHINED CAUSING A BRAKE FLUID LEAK WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED.
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE BRAKE CALIPERS ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.
TRUCKS WERE ASSEMBLED WITHOUT A DOOR LOCK PLATE IN THE RIGHT SIDE DOOR.
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN THE DOOR NOT LATCHINGCORRECTLY, IN AN ACCIDENT, EXPOSING PASSENGER TO INCREASED RISK OF INJURY.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL DOOR LOCK PLATE IN VEHICLES WHICH ARE MISSING A DOOR PLATE.
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“The entire frame of the 1995 nissan hardbody pickup is rusting apart, this is the second truck of this type ive owned and have had this problem. It is no longer deemed safe by mechanics to meet n.c.d.m.v. Inspection standards . The problem is from the same as the nissan frontier trucks recalled,…”
“The entire frame of the 1995 nissan hardbody pickup is rusting apart, this is the second truck of this type ive owned and have had this problem. It is no longer deemed safe by mechanics to meet n.c.d.m.v. Inspection standards . The problem is from the same as the nissan frontier trucks recalled,…”
“I bought a one owner low mileage 63,000 miles 1995 nissan king cab 4x4 truck. I took it in for a oil change and was refused service due to the frame deemed unsafe to support the vehicle while resting on the vehicle lift. I have documented work orders from ziebart stating when new from the dealer…”
“I bought a one owner low mileage 63,000 miles 1995 nissan king cab 4x4 truck. I took it in for a oil change and was refused service due to the frame deemed unsafe to support the vehicle while resting on the vehicle lift. I have documented work orders from ziebart stating when new from the dealer…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 1995 nissan pickup truck. The contact noticed that the front and rear frame was corroded and exhibiting holes. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they diagnosed the corrosion failure but provided no assistance. The manufacturer was also contacted and stated…”
“This vehicle has been a one owner truck. I have carefully maintained and have not been able to stop a serious frame rust problem. I have contacted my local dealer and corporate usa nissan. Nissan has refused to address my repeated requests for assistance with this matter. I can not be certain at…”
“Frame of the truck is rusted out very badly. This is a known issue, vehicle unsafe to drive. No notifications of the common defect. Other owners and drivers of the vehicles of same make and model needs to made aware of the problem. Also, these trucks should be recalled. *tr”
“I see that you are investigating the frames on the infiniti qx and nissan pathfinders. The nissan hardbody trucks also suffer the same frame problems as the aforementioned vehicles. Here is a link that will show you that frame failure is also common in the hardbody trucks.…”
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Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1995 Nissan D21 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.