1991 Nissan Stanza
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.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| 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
Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.
61% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 20 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing injectors and fuel injection system.
FIREShow complaint excerpts
FUEL LINE LEAKED, CAUSING ENGINE FIRE.
NHTSA ODI report, 19960923
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, 20030419
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.*JB
NHTSA ODI report, 20020924
15% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and belts and associated pulleys.
FIRE9% of complaints: power train — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing constant velocity joint and torque converter.
9% of complaints: service brakes — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.
CRASH6% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 2 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.
INJURYShow complaint excerpts
THE ACCELARATOR PEDAL HAS GOTTEN STUCK TWICE WITHOUT WARNING AND CAUSED THE VEHICEL TO KEEP ACCELERATING.*AK *JB
NHTSA ODI report, 19960702
SAFETY TIMELINE
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
FUEL LEAKS FROM FUEL INJECTORS
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
1991 Nissan Stanza — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (20 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (5 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for power train issues (3 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 95V244000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.