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Nissan StanzaModel year report

1991 Nissan Stanza Problems

Complaints
33filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
132,000miles, 4 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
22 mpgcombined, 2.4L 4-cyl FWD · 19 city / 26 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1991 Nissan Stanza (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 33 consumer complaints for the 1991 Nissan Stanza. The part named most often is fuel system, with 20 complaints (61% of the total), followed by engine cooling (5) and brakes (3). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 132,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 2 a fire, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 21 technical service bulletins for this model year. Fuel system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the filler pipe and cap filed under the same part.

Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Fuel system: “Fuel injectors are leaking gas from the injector seals. My brother owns a geo prizm with a toyota motor in it with almost 300,000 miles on it and has never had this problem ever. My Nissan Stanza only has 133,000 on it and I have seen complaints on web forums about 240sx with same ka24e sohc motor having the same problems with less mileage on them. They switched to the ka24de dohc engine in later year Stanza's. I think they also did so on the 240sx too, but not sure which years this happened. …”

NHTSA complaint #10038983, filed 2003-09, 132,000 miles

Engine cooling: “1991 Nissan Stanza fuel injector leakage, timing belt guide breakage, cv joint failure. What will it take for a recall on these leaking fuel injectors, someone's death? This car is a piece of junk!!! My teenage daughter has been driving the car and I am very concerned that this problem is allowed to continue (no recall).”

NHTSA complaint #10016200, filed 2003-04

Transmission and drivetrain: “Consumer's vehicle was involved in a side collision. Vehicle suffered severe damage. Cv joint broke. In addition, tire blewout/shock absorber busted, and radiator broke.”

NHTSA complaint #781801, filed 1999-01

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 132,000 and 132,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–10075%100–15025%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (4 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 132,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

1996199862000200220042006
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 1991 Nissan Stanza. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Stanza · sedan not rated4 / –———

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 1991 Nissan Stanza version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Stanza FWD2.4L 4-cyl5-speed manual192622$3,050
Stanza FWD2.4L 4-cyl4-speed automatic182521$3,200

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 1991 Nissan Stanza → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 21 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 21 bulletins →

Other model years of the Nissan Stanza

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
199233—1—22Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199133132,0001—22Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199036125,0001—22Not compared (before 2008)Stable
198910—0—22—Not enough data
19886—1—21—Not enough data
198721125,0001—22—Stable
198616138,0002—23—Stable
19856—0—26—Not enough data

All Nissan Stanza model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1991 Nissan Stanza have?

NHTSA recorded 33 consumer complaints for the 1991 Nissan Stanza as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1991 Nissan Stanza is reported most often?

Fuel system is named most often, in 20 complaints (61% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 5.

Has the 1991 Nissan Stanza been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 1991 Nissan Stanza get?

The EPA rates the 1991 Nissan Stanza (Stanza, 2.4L 4-cyl) at 22 mpg combined, 19 city and 26 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,050 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 1991 Nissan Stanza reported?

Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 132,000 miles and the middle half falls between 132,000 and 132,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.