Resources for the Repair and Maintenance of your Nissan Pickup (D21)
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Nissan Pickup (D21) Problems
Ticking Noise When Cold Due to Broken Exhaust Manifold Studs
The exhaust manifold on the 3.0 liter engine often warps and cracks, breaking off the studs between the cylinder head and the exhaust manifold. The noise may be most noticeable when the engine is cold.
Perform regular maintenance/oil changes to prevent timing chain failure
Regular maintenance is recommended to avoid timing chain failure. Rattles may develop in higher mileage vehicles. Regular oil changes will help reduce the incidence of this problem.
Nissan Pickup (D21) Recalls (Recent)
Nissan Pickup (D21) Recall 94V243000
Summary: TRUCKS WERE ASSEMBLED WITHOUT A DOOR LOCK PLATE IN THE RIGHT SIDE DOOR.
Learn more »Nissan Pickup (D21) Recall 96V170001
Summary: THE LATCH PLATE USED IN THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WAS NOT MANUFACTURED ACCORDING TO DESIGN DIMENSIONS. IF THE SEAT BELT TONGUE IS INSERTED SLOWLY AT AN ANGLE INTO THE BUCKLE, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF PARTIAL ENGAGEMENT.
Learn more »Nissan Pickup (D21) Recall 02V125000
Summary: ON CERTAIN LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS, THE LATCH PLATE USED IN THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WAS NOT MANUFACTURED ACCORDING TO DESIGN DIMENSIONS. IF THE SEAT BELT TONGUE IS INSERTED SLOWLY AT AN ANGLE INTO THE BUCKLE, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF PARTIAL ENGAGEMENT.
Learn more »Nissan Pickup (D21) Recall 94V251000
Summary: THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE CALIPER PISTON SEAL GROOVE WAS IMPROPERLY MACHINED CAUSING A BRAKE FLUID LEAK WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED.
Learn more »Nissan Pickup (D21) Recall 98V234000
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.
Learn more »Nissan Pickup (D21) Questions and Answers
Water is mixed in the engine oil, what do I do and estimate? It is a 1984 Nissan pickup.
Whenever I barely push the gas and push it to the floor, the truck runs fine. Anywhere between those spots the truck spits and sputters alot. I changed the oil, air filter, new spark plug wires, an...
sometimes when im driving it kinda feels like the truck pulls backwards or rocks back... also it rattle sometimes with the rpms are coming down or in idle.. it was idling at 1700 rpms but normally ...
I have a 1987 Nissan D21 with a z24 engine that will not start. I have no fire at the plugs. Have battery voltage at coils. I have one wire one the distributor. There is no power to this wire with ...
I have a 1990 nissan hardbody pickup (D21) that the parking brake cable? has either broken or disengaged from the parking brake handle. Is this an easy fix?
Nissan Pickup (D21) Stories
my dad bought this truck in 1993, it had 120 miles on it because it was a test drive truck. it went from a daily driver to a weekend/beach truck then when i turned 16 it turned back into a daily driver. replaced the clutch at 125,000 and the exhaust at the same time (it disintegrated because of rust). this truck has been through hell and back. we've driven it through sand, mud, water up to the frame, snow, anything you can think of. it has 140k on it now and i'm in the process of replacing spark plugs and wires and the valve cover gaskets. all in all it's a very reliable truck
I bought a 1990 nissan d21 and i just put a wooding bed on it. The fram is great. Everything on the truck is in great shap just the bed was ruted out but that it. It has 135.xxx miles and it starts every time with no problems. The best truck i ever had. Just the steering gear box licking next to the steering sheft. Looking for a cheap steering gear box or find the new seal for it and put them in. But Its a Good little truck.
I have two D21's, a 1993 and 1994. The 93 has 280K miles and still kicking. It has been the best of the best. It is so good I found a 94 with 150K. The frames are bad to rust out. I had the rusty 93 frame reinforced on both sides. The controls for the heater and AC are my biggest problems. Otherwise, they are dependable. Best engine ever!
when putting truck into reverse it is slow to engage.
I have a 1991 Nissan Pickup SE with 208,000 and runs really great!