MYRModel Year Report

1991 Nissan Stanza

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1991 Nissan Stanza
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:56:19.871Z

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
33
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1991

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Fuel system, gasoline

61% of complaints

Complaints per year

1983: 1 complaint 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 33 1992: 33 complaints 1993: 2 complaints 1993 1994: 1 complaint 1995: 1 complaint 1995 1996: 1 complaint
1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 2 complaints 1984 1985: 6 complaints 1985 1986: 16 complaints 1986 1987: 21 complaints 1987 1988: 6 complaints 1988 1989: 10 complaints 1989 1990: 36 complaints 1990 1991: 33 complaints 1991 33 1992: 33 complaints 1992 1993: 2 complaints 1993 1994: 1 complaint 1994 1995: 1 complaint 1995 1996: 1 complaint 1996
1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 2 complaints 1984 1985: 6 complaints 1985 1986: 16 complaints 1986 1987: 21 complaints 1987 1988: 6 complaints 1988 1989: 10 complaints 1989 1990: 36 complaints 1990 1991: 33 complaints 1991 33 1992: 33 complaints 1992 1993: 2 complaints 1993 1994: 1 complaint 1994 1995: 1 complaint 1995 1996: 1 complaint 1996

1991: 33 complaints

View as data table
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% · 20 reports

Most commonly citing injectors and fuel injection system.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Fuel line leaked, causing engine fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-09-23

1991 Nissan Stanza fuel injector leakage, timing belt guide breakage, cv joint failure. What will it take for a recall on these leaking fuel injectors, someone's death? This car is a piece of junk!!!

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-04-19

Consumer states while driiving there was a gas odor, had vehicle serviced. Their is a leak from where the fuel line runs from the tank to the engine.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-09-24

Engine and engine cooling

15% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and belts and associated pulleys.

FIRE

Power train

9% · 3 reports

Most commonly citing constant velocity joint and torque converter.

Service brakes

9% · 3 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

Vehicle speed control

6% · 2 reports

Most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

INJURY
Show complaint excerpts

The accelarator pedal has gotten stuck twice without warning and caused the vehicel to keep accelerating.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-07-02

Safety timeline

1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. R
    1996-05-15Fuel system, gasoline95V244000 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…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect these vehicles and corrective action will be taken depending upon the extent of the corrosion.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    1999-11-02Recall queryClosed 2000-05-22 Fuel leaks from fuel injectors

Buy-smart checklist

1991 Nissan Stanza — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Fuel system, gasoline: 20 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 5 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 3 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 95V244000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1991 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 1991 Nissan Stanza?
The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 61% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1991 Nissan Stanza have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.