Nissan Stanza 1987
Model Stanza made in 1987 by Nissan got 32 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 5 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, equipment and tires. There was one recall concerning equipment . The car has one 2.0l engine.
Model 1987
| 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, 4 gears | FWD | 21/27/23 | 23/34/27 | Regular | $ 620 | 4 | 860315 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 23/28/25 | 25/36/29 | Regular | $ 570 | 4 | 860315 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 20/25/22 | 22/32/25 | Regular | $ 648 | 8 | 860828 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 22/28/25 | 25/35/29 | Regular | $ 570 | 8 | 860828 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 19/23/20 | 21/29/24 | Regular | $ 712 | 18 | 860828 |
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. | |||||||||||||||
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 - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 04/12/1999 | |||
| Alternator and water pump went out, causing the vehicle to overheat. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 01/01/1996 | 4 | 03/29/1990 | |
| Distributor cap loosened, causing vehicle to stall. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 04/12/1999 | |||
| Alternator and water pump went out, causing the vehicle to overheat. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 02/15/1999 | |||
| When driving and getting into the vehicle the consumer can smell fumes getting into the vehicle. also, when consumer is trying to start vehicle up, the vehicle isn't getting enough fluid, and the vehicle will cut off. there is some type of noise coming from the vehicle. *ak | |||
| 02/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Motor mounts broke. *sd | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 12/10/1994 | 0 | ||
| Intermittent stalling. *sd | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 02/15/1999 | |||
| When driving and getting into the vehicle the consumer can smell fumes getting into the vehicle. also, when consumer is trying to start vehicle up, the vehicle isn't getting enough fluid, and the vehicle will cut off. there is some type of noise coming from the vehicle. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 01/01/2007 | 125000 | 4 | 01/01/2007 |
| Hood release cables, trunk release, gas release, and seat recline cables are all inoperable.*ak | |||
| 01/12/1999 | |||
| There is a severe odor of gas in the interior; venting in external air only increases odor. the phenomenon has steadily increased, but mechanics continue to fail in locating the source. no fuel leak has ever been found. | |||
| 07/18/1995 | |||
| Consumer was driving and car caught on fire no injury car was totaled . tt | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| Noticed smoke underneath rear, near gas tank, due to electric fuel pump melt down and wires catching fires. tt | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 12/23/1995 | 3 | ||
| Distributor cap replaced 2 times. *sd | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS | |||
| 01/18/1996 | 8 | ||
| Fuel injectors replaced. *sd | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | |||
| 06/21/1999 | |||
| Fuel filler tube rusted out. also, over a time there will be clogging in the filter, causing a safety hazard. please provide any further details. *ak | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - HOOD - LATCH | |||
| 01/01/2007 | 125000 | 4 | 01/01/2007 |
| Hood release cables, trunk release, gas release, and seat recline cables are all inoperable.*ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 11/10/1995 | 0 | ||
| Seat belt failed to lock in place during an accident, causing driver to go forward striking windshield with head, resulting in an injury. *ak | |||
| 11/22/1994 | 1 | ||
| Poor performance on the passenger side seat belt- belt can not get out the buckle. tt when releasing the seat belt, consumer has to press the release and pull with a lot of force to get the seat belt out.*jb | |||
| 10/18/1995 | |||
| The rear middle seat belt buckle has failed, unable to latch seat belt. tt | |||
| 08/15/1994 | 1 | ||
| Passenger side seat belt latch locked up/jammed making it impossible unlatch seat belt; passenger was trapped inside vehicle. tt | |||
| 05/15/1993 | |||
| Front driver's shoulder/lap belt buckle difficult to release; now, slips loose; owner removes belt from passenger to driver side to be restrained. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||
| 05/25/1995 | 1 | ||
| The seat belt tightens up so that you cannot move, and also gets caught trapping occupant in seat. tt | |||
| 02/01/1995 | |||
| Drivers side seatbelt broke off. please explain. tt | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | |||
| 01/01/2007 | 125000 | 4 | 01/01/2007 |
| Hood release cables, trunk release, gas release, and seat recline cables are all inoperable.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 05/05/1997 | |||
| Driving at speed of 30mph, vehicle went into open throttle position, impact 12:00 position rpms unknown, lost control of vehicle, applied brakes and could not stop vehicle. *ak | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||
| 01/04/1996 | 4 | ||
| Steering rack and pinion replaced. *sd | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 1 | 10/17/1992 | ||
| During a rollover accident the doors flew open upon slightest impact to front corner on the driver's side, resulting in a fatality and injury. *ak | |||
| Automatic door locks have locked parents, children, etc., preventing exiting. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||
| 08/01/1996 | 07/04/1996 | ||
| When putting bag in the truck the tension loaded trunk bars that hold the trunk, fell out and hit consumer in the face. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TRUNK LID | |||
| 01/01/2007 | 125000 | 4 | 01/01/2007 |
| Hood release cables, trunk release, gas release, and seat recline cables are all inoperable.*ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 05/05/1997 | |||
| Driving at speed of 30mph, vehicle went into open throttle position, impact 12:00 position rpms unknown, lost control of vehicle, applied brakes and could not stop vehicle. *ak | |||
| 12/15/1996 | |||
| Parked in drive, went through lane of a hamburger stand, put car from park in drive; foot on brake and car just propelled forward. acclerator was stuck and when coming to a street could not stop vehicle even though foot was on brake. ran into brick wall and totaled car. *ak | |||