MYRModel Year Report

1990 Nissan Stanza

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1990 Nissan Stanza
RENDERED 2026-09-17T04:41:43.242Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Nissan Stanza Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1990 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 1990 1991: 33 complaints 1991 1992: 33 complaints 1993: 2 complaints 1993 1994: 1 complaints 1995: 1 complaints 1995 1996: 1 complaints 1996
1990: 36 complaints
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YearComplaints
19820
19831
19842
19856
198616
198721
19886
198910
199036
199133
199233
19932
19941
19951
19961

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 61%

61% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 22 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing injectors and fuel injection system.

FIRE
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A VERY BAD GAS ODOR/FUMES IN THE VEHICLE, GAS IS LEAKING IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. ALSO GAS LEAKING FROM GAS FILLER TUBE. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20040127

POWER TRAIN 19%

19% of complaints: power train — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing differential unit and automatic transmission.

CRASH INJURY
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DIFFERENTIAL FAILED, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT, ALSO EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19961104

Also filed under TIRES

SEAT BELTS 17%

17% of complaints: seat belts — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing buckle assembly and webbing.

INJURY
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THUMB/HAND INJURY, RESULTING FROM JAMMING OF THUMB ON AUTOMATIC SEATBELT UPON CLOSING. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT) *AW

NHTSA ODI report, 19950608

TIRES 8%

8% of complaints: tires — 3 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
SERVICE BRAKES 8%

8% of complaints: service brakes — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19960515 — fuel system, gasoline

IT IS POSSIBLE FOR A MIXTURE OF MUD AND SALT TO GET TRAPPED BETWEEN THE FUEL FILLER TUBE AND WHEEL HOUSING. THE TRAPPED MUD AND SALT CAN RESULT IN CORROSION OF THE FUEL FILLER TUBE AND THE WHEEL HOUSI

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND CORRECTIVE ACTION WILL BE TAKEN DEPENDING UPON THE EXTENT OF THE CORROSION.

Campaign 95V244000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19991102 — RQ (closed 20000522)

FUEL LEAKS FROM FUEL INJECTORS

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1990 Nissan Stanza — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (22 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 95V244000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1990 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 1990 Nissan Stanza?

The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 61% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1990 Nissan Stanza have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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