MYRModel Year Report

1989 Nissan Stanza

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1989 Nissan Stanza
RENDERED 2026-09-17T04:42:38.895Z

Only 10 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 10 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, 1989 highlighted. 1983: 1 complaints 1983 1984: 2 complaints 1985: 6 complaints 1985 1986: 16 complaints 1987: 21 complaints 1987 1988: 6 complaints 1989: 10 complaints 1989 1990: 36 complaints 1991: 33 complaints 1991 1992: 33 complaints 1993: 2 complaints 1993 1994: 1 complaints 1995: 1 complaints 1995 1996: 1 complaints 1996
1989: 10 complaints
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YearComplaints
19820
19831
19842
19856
198616
198721
19886
198910
199036
199133
199233
19932
19941
19951
19961

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 10 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

3 of 10 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing injectors.

STRUCTURE

2 of 10 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing frame and members and hinge and attachments.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2 of 10 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

FIRE
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THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *AK *SLC

NHTSA ODI report, 19960715

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 10 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

CRASH INJURY
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WHEN SHIFTED FROM NEUTRAL TO DRIVE, VEHICLE TOOK OFF AT HIGH SPEED, BRAKES APPLIED, HIT BUILDING, HOOD FLEW UP. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960618

Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

SERVICE BRAKES

1 of 10 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1989 Nissan Stanza — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1989 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 1989 Nissan Stanza?

The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1989 Nissan Stanza have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.