1991 Nissan Stanza

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1991 Nissan Stanza
RENDERED 2026-09-16T22:20:22.406Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Nissan Stanza Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1991 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
1991: 33 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 — 20 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing injectors and fuel injection system.

FIRE
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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

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 15%

15% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and belts and associated pulleys.

FIRE
POWER TRAIN 9%

9% of complaints: power train — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing constant velocity joint and torque converter.

SERVICE BRAKES 9%

9% of complaints: service brakes — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 6%

6% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 2 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

INJURY
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THE ACCELARATOR PEDAL HAS GOTTEN STUCK TWICE WITHOUT WARNING AND CAUSED THE VEHICEL TO KEEP ACCELERATING.*AK *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 19960702

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

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.