1989 Nissan Stanza
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.
- Complaints
- 10
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1989: 10 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1982 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 2 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1986 | 16 |
| 1987 | 21 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1989 | 10 |
| 1990 | 36 |
| 1991 | 33 |
| 1992 | 33 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 |
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.
Show complaint excerpts
The vehicle caught on fire from the engine compartment.
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-07-15
Vehicle speed control
1 of 10 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.
Show complaint excerpts
When shifted from neutral to drive, vehicle took off at high speed, brakes applied, hit building, hood flew up.
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-06-18
Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic
Service brakes
1 of 10 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1989 Nissan Stanza — pre-purchase inspection
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- Fuel system, gasoline: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 2 reports on file for this year.
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 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.