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 housing.
1983-1996 · 14 model years
Nissan Stanza Problems by year
Owners have filed 172 complaints about the Nissan Stanza across 14 model years, and it has 3 recalls. The 1987 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (21), while 1983, 1995, 1996 have far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the fuel system, followed by the seats & seat belts.
- Complaints
- 172
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 12
- Fires
- 17
- Injuries
- 20
- Deaths
- 4
Stanza complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common Stanza problems
Nissan Stanza recalls 3
Incorrect tire inflation pressures were printed on certification labels.
If a certain type of rear end collision occurs, the edge of a welded bracket on the floor panel subframe may pierce the fuel filler pipe...
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Latest Stanza complaints
Tl*the contact owns a 1986 nissan stanza. As the contact parked her vehicle in the driveway, she noticed smoke underneath the hood. The engine compartment caught fire. The fire department extinguished the fire, but did not know what caused the failure because the engine was totally engulfed in flames and badly burned. The nissan manufacturer stated that the vehicle was too old. Five years ago, the contact's 1987 nissan stanza wagon caught fire in the same manner. There were no injuries. A police report was filed. The failure mileage was 138,000.
Hood release cables, trunk release, gas release, and seat recline cables are all inoperable.*Ak
Fuel pump failure [second time] and sending unit [harness] completely fried. Car stalled in middle of pa interstate with traffic -- was very lucky to avoid accident. *Jb
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle's fuel filler tube was corroded. The dealer inspected the vehicle on 08/14/06 and determined that the fuel filler tube was corroded and needed to be replaced. There was a nhtsa recall #95v244000, regarding the fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin. The vehicle was registered in connecticut for the past 4 years and was purchased in hawaii. The manufacturer was contacted on 07/26/06 and determined that the vin archives needed to be inspected to conclude that the vin should be included in the recall.
I purchased two new nankang tires for the front wheels on my 1991 nissan stanza on 8/11/05. On 8/16/05 while driving toward washington on oregon i-84, the left front tire experienced a blowout of the sidewall, causing the car to climb the center divider. I managed to bring the car under control without rolling, but I injured my back and leg in the process. *Nm
Dt: consumer reports: the trunk of her car falls down on her head. There isn't anything there to secure it; when the wind blows or if she is putting something in the trunk, it will fall down . *Jb
Questions about the Nissan Stanza
Which Nissan Stanza years have the most problems?
Which Nissan Stanza years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Nissan Stanza problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the fuel system (69), seats & seat belts (25), engine & cooling (23) most often.
How many recalls does the Nissan Stanza have?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls across all Nissan Stanza model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data