Nissan Stanza 1986
Model Stanza made in 1986 by Nissan got 18 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 5 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, equipment and tires. There were some recalls concerningequipment, fuel system, gasoline. The car has one 2.0l engine.
Model 1986
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 23/26/24 | 25/33/28 | Regular | $ 782 | 4 | 850829 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 26/33/29 | 29/42/34 | Regular | $ 647 | 4 | 850829 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 20/25/22 | 23/32/26 | Regular | $ 853 | 8 | 850816 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 23/28/25 | 26/36/29 | Regular | $ 750 | 8 | 850816 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | 4WD | 19/21/20 | 21/27/23 | Regular | $ 938 | 18 | 850829 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 20/24/21 | 22/31/25 | Regular | $ 892 | 18 | 850829 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | ||||||||||||||||
| 90V072000 | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 06/01/1983 to 09/01/1988 | V (Vehicle) | 750000 | 06/25/1990 | OVSC | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 04/17/1990 | 07/02/1990 | 571 | 120 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Incorrect tire inflation pressures were printed on certification labels. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Incorrect tire inflation could result in loss of vehicle control and an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install corrected tire information label on doorpost certification label. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: tire information label; fmvss 120.vehicle description: light trucks, multipurpose passenger vehicle, and passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | ||||||||||||||||
| 86V101000 | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 03/01/1985 to 01/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 27000 | 09/30/1986 | OVSC | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 07/29/1986 | 07/31/1986 | 571 | 301 | |||||
| Defect Summary | If a certain type of rear end collision occurs, the edge of a welded bracket on the floor panel subframe may pierce the fuel filler pipe. consequence of defect: fuel leakage would occur which could result in a fire. vehicles would not comply with fmvss 301. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install a cover over the bracket. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: floor panel subframe/fuel filler pipe/fmvss 301.vehicle description: 2 wheel drive wagon. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| NTB-09-030 | 04/06/2009 | 10030165 | 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 mod | 08/12/2009 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| NTB-09-030 | 04/06/2009 | 10030165 | 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 mod | 08/12/2009 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | |||||
| NTB-09-030 | 04/06/2009 | 10030165 | 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 mod | 08/12/2009 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | |||||
| NTB-09-129 | 11/17/2009 | 10032506 | 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 | 04/07/2010 | |
| TIRES - PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | |||||
| NTB-09-101 | 09/29/2009 | 10031305 | Nissan: tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) warning light on/flashing. no models or model years listed. *pe | 01/04/2010 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 06/25/2002 | |||
| Consumer started vehicle and it would not start. consumer tried to restart and vehicle caught on fire. fire caused total loss. please provide any further information.*ak | |||
| 02/01/1995 | |||
| Purchase car used when driving car cut off . tt | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 03/30/2009 | 138000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1986 nissan stanza. as the contact parked her vehicle in the driveway, she noticed smoke underneath the hood. the engine compartment caught fire. the fire department extinguished the fire, but did not know what caused the failure because the engine was totally engulfed in flames and badly burned. the nissan manufacturer stated that the vehicle was too old. five years ago, the contact's 1987 nissan stanza wagon caught fire in the same manner. there were no injuries. a police report was filed. the failure mileage was 138,000. | |||
| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE - LPG TANK VALVE/GAUGE | |||
| 09/01/2002 | |||
| Vehicle fuel gauge is receiving false reading from the sending unit while driving. condition causes vehicle to stop running without warning. dealer notified. please provide further details. mr | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 11/02/1995 | 2 | ||
| Vehicle fire, resulting from a cold start. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | |||
| 01/01/2002 | |||
| Pipes connected to enigne which carry fuel had leaked, and there was a fire in engine. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS | |||
| 03/03/1999 | 1 | 10/01/2088 | |
| Injector fuel leak caused under-hood fire after vehicle was parked, totalling vehicle. (san francisco fire dept. incident #18501). *ak | |||
| 05/01/2001 | 2 | ||
| All 4 fuel injectors are leaking fuel. could cause a fire hazard. consumer contacted dealer and manufacturer; but, they refused to help consumer. nissan reference number for complaint#3431540. *ak manufacturertold consumer that fuel injectors usually leak and consumer is responsibile for replacing them.*jb | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||
| 04/28/2004 | 1 | ||
| While the vehicle was parked or in motion driver's side and passenger's side doors would unexpectedly open on their own. consumer was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic could not duplicate the problem. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 06/27/1996 | |||
| When leaving a parking space the car slipped into reverse and acclerated on its on and the brakes would not stop.automatic transmission.please desccribe. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 05/23/1995 | 3 | ||
| Driver's seat belt buckle failed prior to recall. *skd | |||
| Recall on seat belts in car and dealer does not have parts to fix. have been waiting for at least a year for letter to be serviced. please describe details. tt | |||
| Both rear passenger seat belts no longer work, they will not fasten because of broken peices that have fallen into locking space. tt | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
| 11/12/1993 | |||
| Power steering problems. please describe. tt | |||
| 08/10/1995 | |||
| The car is leaking power steering fluid. this causing the power steering to go out while driving. please describe. tt | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 07/07/1995 | |||
| The rear subframe of the vehicle has rusted away. tt | |||