MYRModel Year Report

1985 Nissan Stanza

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1985 Nissan Stanza
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:08:55.418Z

Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Nissan Stanza Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1985 highlighted. 1982: 0 complaints 1982 1983: 1 complaints 1984: 2 complaints 1984 1985: 6 complaints 1985 1986: 16 complaints 1986 1987: 21 complaints 1988: 6 complaints 1988 1989: 10 complaints 1990: 36 complaints 1990 1991: 33 complaints 1992: 33 complaints 1992 1993: 2 complaints 1994: 1 complaints 1994 1995: 1 complaints 1996: 1 complaints 1996
1985: 6 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
19820
19831
19842
19856
198616
198721
19886
198910
199036
199133
199233
19932
19941
19951
19961

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 6 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

STRUCTURE

1 of 6 total reports mentions: structure.

Show complaint excerpts

FRACTURE IN FIREWALL, CAUSED CLUTCH CABLE TO FAIL. *SKD

NHTSA ODI report, 19950216

SEATS

1 of 6 total reports mentions: seats.

SEAT BELTS

1 of 6 total reports mentions: seat belts.

SEAT BELTS

1 of 6 total reports mentions: seat belts.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 of 6 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 19870929 — DP (closed 19880219)

FIREWALL SEAM SPLIT

I 19880209 — PE (closed 19880511)

STEERING MALFUNCTION

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1985 Nissan Stanza — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for structure issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seats issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1985 Nissan Stanza reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1985 Nissan Stanza?

The most-reported component is structure:frame and members, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1985 Nissan Stanza have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.