1985 NISSAN STANZA

0 recalls, 7 complaints - 5 TSBs

No recalls found for this vehicle.

Complaint Statistics

7 total complaints 1 fires

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS1
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS1
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY1
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE1
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER1
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER Jul 17, 1997
CONSUMER COMPLAINS THAT SEAT BELT LOOPS AROUND SEAT LATCH, CAUSING THE SEAT TO UNEXPECTEDLY COLLAPSE.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Mar 18, 1997
Incident date: Sep 16, 1996
WIFE TAKEN DAUGHTER TO SCHOOL, SMELLED STRONG ODOR OF GAS, DAUGHTER OUT OF VEHICLE, WIFE STILL IN VEHICLE WHEN IT BURST INTO FLAMES. WIFE OUT OF VEHICLE SAFELY. FIRE DEPT ARRIVED & PUT FLAMES OUT. VEHICLE TOWED HOME. *AK
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS Jun 1, 1996
Incident date: Feb 2, 1996
FUEL INJECTORS BROKE, LEAKING FUEL ONTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. *SD
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Jul 13, 1995
Incident date: Apr 11, 1995
FRONT PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT BUCKLE BROKE OFF IN SEVERAL PIECES, PREVENTING BUCKLE FROM FASTENING.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR Jul 13, 1995
Incident date: Apr 11, 1995
REAR PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT RETRACTOR FAILED, PREVENTING BELT FROM PULLING OUT AND BUCKLING. *SKD
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Feb 16, 1995
Incident date: Nov 1, 1994
FRACTURE IN FIREWALL, CAUSED CLUTCH CABLE TO FAIL. *SKD
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Jan 5, 1995
Incident date: Oct 4, 1994
FUNGUS GROWING ON THE REFLECTER HEADLIGHT UNIT CAUSING DIMMING. CAN NOT DIVE AT NIGHT. PLEASE DESCRIBBE FURTHER. TT

EPA Fuel Economy, 1985 NISSAN STANZA

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 21.0 26.0 23.0 Regular $2,700
2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 23.0 30.0 26.0 Regular $2,400
2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 21.0 24.0 22.0 Regular $2,850
2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 23.0 31.0 26.0 Regular $2,400

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1985 NISSAN STANZA

5 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY1
111100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES1
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS1
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL1
NTB-09-101 Sep 30, 2010
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
NISSAN: TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) WARNING LIGHT ON/FLASHING. NO MODELS OR MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE UPDATED ON 08-11-2011. *KB
NTB-09-129 Sep 13, 2010
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
NISSAN: VENT CONTROL VALVE REPLACEMENT. WHEN REPLACING THE EVAP CANISTER VENT CONTROL VALVE FOR REASON: USE THE ONE LISTED ON PAGE 2; FOR VENT CONTROL VALVE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE, REFER TO THE APPROPRIATE SECTION OF THE ELECTRONIC SERVICE
NTB-09-030 Apr 6, 2009
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NISSAN: THE 12 VOLT BATTERY IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND IS REQUIRED TO STAY CONNECTED WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO VEHICLE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS/CAUTIONS. NO MOD
NTB-09-030 Apr 6, 2009
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
NISSAN: THE 12 VOLT BATTERY IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND IS REQUIRED TO STAY CONNECTED WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO VEHICLE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS/CAUTIONS. NO MOD
NTB-09-030 Apr 6, 2009
111100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
NISSAN: THE 12 VOLT BATTERY IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND IS REQUIRED TO STAY CONNECTED WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO VEHICLE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS/CAUTIONS. NO MOD

NHTSA Safety Investigations, NISSAN STANZA

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

DP88001 Opened: Sep 29, 1987 , Closed: Feb 19, 1988
DP, Closed , Model Year: 1985
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NISSAN STANZA - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the NISSAN STANZA across all model years (1982, 1992).

8 Total Recalls
213 Total Complaints
1 Investigations
16 Reported Crashes
18 Reported Fires
4 Reported Deaths

NISSAN STANZA - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
1996 0 2 View
1995 0 1 View
1994 0 1 View
1993 0 2 View
1992 1 38 View
1991 1 43 View
1990 1 47 View
1989 0 11 View
1988 1 7 View
1987 1 32 View
1986 2 18 View
1985 (current) 0 7
1984 0 2 View
1983 0 1 View
1982 1 0 View

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