Nissan Stanza Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 161 consumer complaints across the 8 model years of the Nissan Stanza (1985–1992) that have at least 5 complaints. 1990 has the most, with 36. Across all years, the part named most often is fuel system (69 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All Stanza model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 33 | — | 1 | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1991 | 33 | 132,000 | 1 | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1990 | 36 | 125,000 | 1 | 3 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1989 | 10 | — | 0 | 2 | — | Not enough data |
| 1988 | 6 | — | 1 | 2 | — | Not enough data |
| 1987 | 21 | 125,000 | 1 | 3 | — | Stable |
| 1986 | 16 | 138,000 | 2 | 3 | — | Stable |
| 1985 | 6 | — | 0 | 3 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Fuel system69 43%
- Engine cooling23 14%
- Seat belts21 13%
- Transmission and drivetrain15 9.4%
- Body and structure10 6.3%
- Brakes9 5.6%
- Vehicle speed control7 4.4%
- Tires6 3.8%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
1991: “I purchased two new nankang tires for the front wheels on my 1991 Nissan Stanza on 8/11/05. On 8/16/05 while driving toward washington on oregon I-84, the left front tire experienced a blowout of the sidewall, causing the car to climb the center divider. I managed to bring the car under control without rolling, but I injured my back and leg in the process.”
NHTSA complaint #10135052, filed 2005-09, 197,281 miles1992: “2 fuel injectors leaking gas onto engine. I have checked and there are at least 30 similar complaints on 1990 - 1992 Nissan stanzas. What does it take to initiate a recal. Several of these have resulted in fires. The dealer would not tell me if any other models use the same injector, or I would have checked them as well. This is a very volitile safety issue with gasoline leaking on a hot engine. I think something should be done.”
NHTSA complaint #711947, filed 1999-091990: “I have a 1990 Nissan Stanza, which has leaking fuel injectors resulting in a strong gas odor in the car. In reviewing the Nissan vehicle owners failed component information on-line, I discovered that others have reported this same problem at about the same mileage that I experienced it-- 85,000 miles. Does Nissan plan to recall these vehicles. If not, what do you plan to do about what looks like a structural problem. I look forward to hearing from you. Joan crichlow”
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology