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1990 Nissan Stanza

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
36
Latest Jan 27, 2004
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
1
Latest Dec 15, 1995
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
1
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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2 injuries, 0 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 36 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1990 Nissan Stanza, most frequently naming the fuel system, seat belts and powertrain (other) categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year; 1 NHTSA investigation names it; and 5 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Fuel system2047.6%
  • Seat belts511.9%
  • Powertrain (other)49.5%
  • Transmission37.1%
  • Tires & wheels37.1%
  • Brakes37.1%
  • Driver assistance12.4%
  • Steering12.4%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
95V244000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

Dec 15, 1995
747,000 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: SIGNIFICANT CORROSION OF THE FUEL FILLER TUBE MAY RESULT IN FUEL LEAKS WHICH IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. IN ADDITION, THE LEFT REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTOR IS MOUNTED TO THE WHEEL HOUSING AND IN THE EVENT OF SIGNIFICANT CORROSION, AND THE MOUNTING COULD FAIL IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND CORRECTIVE ACTION WILL BE TAKEN DEPENDING UPON THE EXTENT OF THE CORROSION.
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.View on NHTSA.gov

Safety investigations

NHTSA inquiries naming this vehicle. An investigation is not a finding of a defect.

RQ99021ClosedRecall Query

FUEL LEAKS FROM FUEL INJECTORS

Opened Nov 2, 1999
Closed May 22, 2000

In October of 1995, Nisan conducted a safety improvement campaign, 95I-006.The campaign recalled Maximas (1985-88), 200SX (1987-88), 300ZX (1984-88, and Infinity M30 (1990-92), for fuel leaking from the fuel injectors.The remedy called for a replacement of the fuel injectors and related hoses on the affected vehicles.The recall was influenced by EA94-018, involving over 680,000 1984-89 Maxima and 300ZX vehicles, and was originally initiated as PE94-018 with 25 complaints, for a complaint rate of 4 per 100K.ODI has received 34 complaints for the 1990-92 Stanzas and 240SXs, for fuel leaking in the engine compartment from the fuel injectors, for a complaint rate of 10 per 100K.Fuel in the presence of an ignition source can lead to a vehicle fire.The purpose of this investigation is to evaluate whether the 1990-92 Stanzas and 240SXs should be recalled.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGESLed to recall 95I006000

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

View all 36
Fuel system
Filed Jan 27, 2004

A VERY BAD GAS ODOR/FUMES IN THE VEHICLE, GAS IS LEAKING IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. ALSO GAS LEAKING FROM GAS FILLER TUBE. *JB

NHTSA ID
10054986
Incident
Jan 27, 2004
Mileage
125,000 mi
Fuel system
Filed May 31, 2001

THERE IS A STRONG SMELL OF FUEL IN VEHICLE, SMELL GETS WORSE WHEN VEHICLE IS STOPPING OR SLOWING DOWN. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK

NHTSA ID
889447
Incident
Feb 1, 2001
Fuel system
Filed May 7, 2001

FUEL LEAKED FROM BOTH FUEL INJECTORS AND FROM GAS TANK ONTO GROUND. CAR HAD TO BE TOWED FROM PARKING LOT TO NISSA REPAIR SHOP. *AK

NHTSA ID
745013
Fuel system
Filed Apr 27, 2001

GAS WAS POURING OUT OF INJECTORS, CONSUMER HAD A PUDDLE OF GAS AROUND CAR. *AK

NHTSA ID
887008
Incident
Apr 27, 2001
Fuel system
Filed Mar 15, 2001

FUEL INJECTORS LEAK. A RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED ON VEHICLE'S MAKE AND MODEL; HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

NHTSA ID
883154
Transmission
Filed Jun 28, 2000

SLOW SHIFT UNTIL WARMED UP. *AK

NHTSA ID
724667
Incident
Jan 20, 2000
Fuel system
Filed Feb 1, 2000
Fire reported

THE FUEL FILLER TUBE HAS CORRODED, RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKAGE. A RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED ON THE VEHICLE;,HOWEVER,THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

NHTSA ID
855880
Engine
Filed Dec 20, 1999

THE 1ST TIME WAS @ 65000 MILES, NOW AGAIN - PIECE OF JUNK! NO SAFETY DEFECT (S) MENTIONED IN SUMMARY. *AK

NHTSA ID
716266
Incident
Nov 30, 1999

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

NTB-09-101

TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

NISSAN: TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) WARNING LIGHT ON/FLASHING. NO MODELS OR MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE UPDATED ON 08-11-2011. *KB

NTB-09-129

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

NISSAN: VENT CONTROL VALVE REPLACEMENT. WHEN REPLACING THE EVAP CANISTER VENT CONTROL VALVE FOR REASON: USE THE ONE LISTED ON PAGE 2; FOR VENT CONTROL VALVE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE, REFER TO THE APPROPRIATE SECTION OF THE ELECTRONIC SERVICE MANUALS (ESM; WHEN INSTALLING THE NEW VALVE, DO NOT ADD ANY LUBE TO ITS O RING; FOR FRONTIER (D40 SERIES) ONLY, INSTALL THE PROTECTOR LISTED IN PARTS INFORMATION. *PE INCLUDES 2005-09 FRONTIER. UPDATED 12/8/10. *PE

NTB-09-030

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

NISSAN: THE 12 VOLT BATTERY IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND IS REQUIRED TO STAY CONNECTED WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO VEHICLE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS/CAUTIONS. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE

NTB95027

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

K24E TENSION SIDE TIMING CHAIN GUIDE BROKEN. *TW

NTB95027

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

UNKNOWN

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Nissan Stanza by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
1996100—
1995100—
1994100—
1993200—
1992331148.5
1991331152.4
1990Viewing361150.7
1989100040.2
1988610—
1987211053.0
1986162061.1
1985602—
1984202—
1983103—
1982013—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.