1990 Nissan Stanza: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 36 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is fuel system, gasoline (57% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall Dec 1995
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“A very bad gas odor/fumes in the vehicle, gas is leaking in the engine compartment. Also gas leaking from gas filler tube. *jb”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Jan 2004
“There is a strong smell of fuel in vehicle, smell gets worse when vehicle is stopping or slowing down. Contacted dealer. *ak”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Feb 2001
“Front and rear brake pads (shoes) replaced at least once a year/front rotors/rear wheel cylinders/failed emergency brake (lines?) causing brake problems”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Oct 1999
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“Due to the defect fuel injection hose fuel leaked into the engine compartment which could have resulted a fire. Please provide further information. *ak”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Mar 1999
“Engine gauge/indicator malfunctioned, causing the vehicle to stall. Also, affected the speedometer reading whih could have resulted in a crash. Please provide further information. *ak”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Feb 1999
“Strong smell of gas fumes coming into the vehicle. When taken to a mechanic the fuel injectors were found to be leaking. The fuel injectors and the " o"- rings have been replaced. *ak”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Jan 1999
“The vehicle smells of fumes. It drives rough at times and it hesitates. Fuel is leaking from the injector on top of the engine. Dealer and manufacturer have been contacted. *ak”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Sep 1997
“Shift lever release button when depressed by five year old, overrode the interlock, allowing vehicle to shift into reverse, resultng in an accident/injury.”Owner report · Power Train · Feb 1997
“While driving heard a popping sound, pulled to side, noticed fog of gray smoke coming from under the hood, fire errupted, fire dept suspected fuel injectors as culprit. *ak”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Oct 1996
“Fuel injectors are leaking onto the engine head and the fumes are coming into vehicle. Vehicle has not been repaired. *ak”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Apr 1996
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 2 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
IT IS POSSIBLE FOR A MIXTURE OF MUD AND SALT TO GET TRAPPED BETWEEN THE FUEL FILLER TUBE AND WHEEL HOUSING. THE TRAPPED MUD AND SALT CAN RESULT IN CORROSION OF THE FUEL FILLER TUBE AND THE WHEEL HOUSING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND CORRECTIVE ACTION WILL BE TAKEN DEPENDING UPON THE EXTENT OF THE CORROSION.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 1990 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
How other years compare
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Is the 1990 Nissan Stanza reliable?
NHTSA has 36 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 1990 Nissan Stanza. The most complained-about area is fuel system, gasoline (57% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1990 Nissan Stanza problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 125,000 miles or less.
Does the 1990 Nissan Stanza have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.