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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

1992 Nissan Stanza Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
9%of 33 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1992 Nissan Stanza, 9% of the 33 complaints for this model year.

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.

“When driving vehicle would vibrate and a slight rubbing sound was heard. Contacted dealer, and didn't see anything wrong. Slight leak in the transmission airlines and zero ring distributor. Also, rear brake adjustment and bushing. Power steering unit shifted the belt was coming off and pump was angled. Contacted another dealer, and waiting for a call back.”

NHTSA complaint #855137, filed 2000-01

“When driving vehicle would vibrate and a slight rubbing sound was heard. Contacted dealer, and he didn't see anything wrong. Slight leak in the transmission airlines, and zero ring distributor. Power steering unit shifted and the belt were coming off and pump is angled. Contacted another dealer and waiting for a call back.”

NHTSA complaint #852033, filed 1999-10

Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
199239%
199139%
1990719%
1989110%
198616%

Other parts of the 1992 Nissan Stanza

Fuel system
13 complaints
Engine cooling
9 complaints
Seat belts
4 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1992 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology