1987 Nissan Stanza Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 29%of 21 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 125,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the fuel system of the 1987 Nissan Stanza, 29% of the 21 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 125,000 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“There is a severe odor of gas in the interior; venting in external air only increases odor. The phenomenon has steadily increased, but mechanics continue to fail in locating the source. No fuel leak has ever been found.”
NHTSA complaint #758125, filed 2002-02Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 1987 Nissan Stanza
7 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1987 Nissan Stanza
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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