1990 Nissan Stanza problems
Owners have filed 47 complaints with NHTSA about the 1990 Nissan Stanza. Fuel system is the most reported problem area, at 47% of complaints. Next are seat belts (13%) and brakes (9%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 47 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Fuel system 47% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
What the data shows
Safety-related details: 2 complaints mention a crash; 2 complaints mention a fire; 2 injuries reported.
It is also covered by 1 safety recall campaign.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
While driving heard a popping sound, pulled to side, noticed fog of gray smoke coming from under the hood, fire errupted, fire dept suspected fuel injectors as culprit.
Shift lever release button when depressed by five year old, overrode the interlock, allowing vehicle to shift into reverse, resultng in an accident/injury.
The fuel filler tube has corroded, resulting in fuel leakage. A recall has been issued on the vehicle;,however,the vehicle was not included. Manufacturer has been notified.
A very bad gas odor/fumes in the vehicle, gas is leaking in the engine compartment. Also gas leaking from gas filler tube.