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NISSAN 210

2 NHTSA complaints and 0 safety recalls across model years 1981–1982.

Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Model years
2

The NISSAN210 appears in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database with 2 consumer safety complaints and 0 recall campaigns across 2 model years (1981–1982). That averages roughly 1 complaint per model year. Report counts can differ between model years for many reasons; this dataset does not establish the cause of a difference.

Complaint volume on a nameplate alone is not a reliability verdict: a long-running bestseller can accumulate more filings than a low-volume niche model because more vehicles are on the road. The table below shows report counts and published NHTSA crash-test ratings side by side for each model year.

NHTSA has 55 investigation files tied to this model, with 6 currently open. Investigation records, complaint reports, and recall campaigns each provide different context. Use the official NHTSA VIN lookup and the underlying notices to research a specific vehicle; PlainCars does not infer a vehicle-risk or pricing conclusion from these records.

Complaints by Year

YearComplaints
19821
19811

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NHTSA Investigations 6 Open

DP26003Defect PetitionOpen2026-03-30

Fuel smell and loss of motive power

PE25005Preliminary EvaluationOpen2025-06-13

Driver Airbag Inflator Rupture

PE24020Preliminary EvaluationOpen2024-08-05

Inner Tie Rod Failures

PE24017Preliminary EvaluationOpen2024-05-31

Side curtain air bags may deploy inadvertently

PE24007Preliminary EvaluationClosed2024-03-07

Reduced Power After Engine Stall

PE23020Preliminary EvaluationClosed2023-11-15

Loss of motive power due to broken crankshaft with no ability to restart.

PE21022Preliminary EvaluationClosed2021-12-09

Hood Latch/Bell Crank Assembly

DP20003Defect PetitionClosed2020-04-03

Car (child) seat crashworthiness

PE19015Preliminary EvaluationClosed2019-10-09

Front Occupant Classification System Mat

PE19010Preliminary EvaluationOpen2019-09-09

False Automatic Emergency Braking

View all 55 investigations

Frequently Asked Questions

How reliable is the NISSAN 210?▼
The NISSAN 210 has received 2 NHTSA complaints spanning model years 1981 to 1982, with 0 recalls. That averages about 1 complaints per model year.
What years of NISSAN 210 are available?▼
PlainCars has complaint and recall data for the NISSAN 210 from 1981 to 1982 (2 model years). Select any year to see component-level complaint breakdowns and safety ratings.
Does the NISSAN 210 have safety ratings?▼
NHTSA safety ratings (NCAP 5-star program) are available for many NISSAN 210 model years from 2011 onward. Select a specific year to see front crash, side crash, and rollover ratings where available.
What are the most common NISSAN 210 complaints?▼
NHTSA complaints for the NISSAN 210 are categorized by component, common areas include engine, transmission, electrical system, airbags, and brakes. Select a model year for a detailed component-by-component breakdown.
How do I check if my NISSAN 210 has been recalled?▼
Visit the year-specific page on PlainCars to see all recalls for your model year, or enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov for official recall status and available remedies.
Data sources

Data vintage: August 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.

Every figure on PlainCars is rendered directly from NHTSA complaint and safety data, no number is typed in by an editor. NISSAN 210 totals are aggregated from the linked NHTSA model-year rows; no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of August 2026.