1987 NISSAN STANZA
1 recalls, 32 complaints - 5 TSBs
90V072000 Apr 17, 1990
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
INCORRECT TIRE INFLATION PRESSURES WERE PRINTED ON CERTIFICATION LABELS.
Consequence
INCORRECT TIRE INFLATION COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
INSTALL CORRECTED TIRE INFORMATION LABEL ON DOORPOST CERTIFICATION LABEL.
Complaint Statistics
32 total complaints
5 crashes 2 fires 6 injuries 1 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 5 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 3 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 3 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Apr 12, 2007
Incident date: Jan 1, 2007
HOOD RELEASE CABLES, TRUNK RELEASE, GAS RELEASE, AND SEAT RECLINE CABLES ARE ALL INOPERABLE.*AK
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Apr 12, 2007
Incident date: Jan 1, 2007
HOOD RELEASE CABLES, TRUNK RELEASE, GAS RELEASE, AND SEAT RECLINE CABLES ARE ALL INOPERABLE.*AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Apr 12, 2007
Incident date: Jan 1, 2007
HOOD RELEASE CABLES, TRUNK RELEASE, GAS RELEASE, AND SEAT RECLINE CABLES ARE ALL INOPERABLE.*AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
Apr 12, 2007
Incident date: Jan 1, 2007
HOOD RELEASE CABLES, TRUNK RELEASE, GAS RELEASE, AND SEAT RECLINE CABLES ARE ALL INOPERABLE.*AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Feb 13, 2002
Incident date: Jan 12, 1999
THERE IS A SEVERE ODOR OF GAS IN THE INTERIOR; VENTING IN EXTERNAL AIR ONLY INCREASES ODOR. THE PHENOMENON HAS STEADILY INCREASED, BUT MECHANICS CONTINUE TO FAIL IN LOCATING THE SOURCE. NO FUEL LEAK HAS EVER BEEN FOUND.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Sep 2, 1999
Incident date: Apr 12, 1999
ALTERNATOR AND WATER PUMP WENT OUT, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Sep 2, 1999
Incident date: Apr 12, 1999
ALTERNATOR AND WATER PUMP WENT OUT, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Jul 21, 1999
Incident date: Jun 21, 1999
FUEL FILLER TUBE RUSTED OUT. ALSO, OVER A TIME THERE WILL BE CLOGGING IN THE FILTER, CAUSING A SAFETY HAZARD. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Mar 29, 1999
Incident date: Feb 15, 1999
WHEN DRIVING AND GETTING INTO THE VEHICLE THE CONSUMER CAN SMELL FUMES GETTING INTO THE VEHICLE. ALSO, WHEN CONSUMER IS TRYING TO START VEHICLE UP, THE VEHICLE ISN'T GETTING ENOUGH FLUID, AND THE VEHICLE WILL CUT OFF. THERE IS SOME TYPE OF NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Mar 29, 1999
Incident date: Feb 15, 1999
WHEN DRIVING AND GETTING INTO THE VEHICLE THE CONSUMER CAN SMELL FUMES GETTING INTO THE VEHICLE. ALSO, WHEN CONSUMER IS TRYING TO START VEHICLE UP, THE VEHICLE ISN'T GETTING ENOUGH FLUID, AND THE VEHICLE WILL CUT OFF. THERE IS SOME TYPE OF NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Jun 2, 1997
Incident date: May 5, 1997
DRIVING AT SPEED OF 30MPH, VEHICLE WENT INTO OPEN THROTTLE POSITION, IMPACT 12:00 POSITION RPMS UNKNOWN, LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, APPLIED BRAKES AND COULD NOT STOP VEHICLE. *AK
Crash
1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jun 2, 1997
Incident date: May 5, 1997
DRIVING AT SPEED OF 30MPH, VEHICLE WENT INTO OPEN THROTTLE POSITION, IMPACT 12:00 POSITION RPMS UNKNOWN, LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, APPLIED BRAKES AND COULD NOT STOP VEHICLE. *AK
Crash
1 injured
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Mar 18, 1997
Incident date: Aug 1, 1996
WHEN PUTTING BAG IN THE TRUCK THE TENSION LOADED TRUNK BARS THAT HOLD THE TRUNK, FELL OUT AND HIT CONSUMER IN THE FACE. *AK
1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 6, 1997
Incident date: Dec 15, 1996
PARKED IN DRIVE, WENT THROUGH LANE OF A HAMBURGER STAND, PUT CAR FROM PARK IN DRIVE; FOOT ON BRAKE AND CAR JUST PROPELLED FORWARD. ACCLERATOR WAS STUCK AND WHEN COMING TO A STREET COULD NOT STOP VEHICLE EVEN THOUGH FOOT WAS ON BRAKE. RAN INTO BRICK WALL AND TOTALED CAR. *AK
Crash
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Dec 2, 1996
Incident date: Jan 1, 1996
DISTRIBUTOR CAP LOOSENED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Oct 17, 1996
DURING A ROLLOVER ACCIDENT THE DOORS FLEW OPEN UPON SLIGHTEST IMPACT TO FRONT CORNER ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE, RESULTING IN A FATALITY AND INJURY. *AK
Crash
1 injured
1 deaths
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Apr 4, 1996
Incident date: Jan 4, 1996
STEERING RACK AND PINION REPLACED. *SD
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Apr 4, 1996
Incident date: Dec 10, 1994
INTERMITTENT STALLING. *SD
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Apr 4, 1996
Incident date: Dec 23, 1995
DISTRIBUTOR CAP REPLACED 2 TIMES. *SD
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
Apr 4, 1996
Incident date: Jan 18, 1996
FUEL INJECTORS REPLACED. *SD
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Apr 4, 1996
Incident date: Feb 1, 1995
MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE. *SD
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Mar 11, 1996
AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS HAVE LOCKED PARENTS, CHILDREN, ETC., PREVENTING EXITING. *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Mar 11, 1996
AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS HAVE LOCKED PARENTS, CHILDREN, ETC., PREVENTING EXITING. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Feb 22, 1996
Incident date: Nov 10, 1995
SEAT BELT FAILED TO LOCK IN PLACE DURING AN ACCIDENT, CAUSING DRIVER TO GO FORWARD STRIKING WINDSHIELD WITH HEAD, RESULTING IN AN INJURY. *AK
Crash
1 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Nov 22, 1995
Incident date: Nov 22, 1994
POOR PERFORMANCE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT- BELT CAN NOT GET OUT THE BUCKLE. TT WHEN RELEASING THE SEAT BELT, CONSUMER HAS TO PRESS THE RELEASE AND PULL WITH A LOT OF FORCE TO GET THE SEAT BELT OUT.*JB
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Oct 18, 1995
Incident date: Oct 18, 1995
THE REAR MIDDLE SEAT BELT BUCKLE HAS FAILED, UNABLE TO LATCH SEAT BELT. TT
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Sep 26, 1995
Incident date: Jul 18, 1995
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE NO INJURY CAR WAS TOTALED . TT
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Sep 22, 1995
NOTICED SMOKE UNDERNEATH REAR, NEAR GAS TANK, DUE TO ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP MELT DOWN AND WIRES CATCHING FIRES. TT
Fire
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Aug 24, 1995
Incident date: Aug 15, 1994
PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT LATCH LOCKED UP/JAMMED MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE UNLATCH SEAT BELT; PASSENGER WAS TRAPPED INSIDE VEHICLE. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
May 25, 1995
Incident date: May 25, 1995
THE SEAT BELT TIGHTENS UP SO THAT YOU CANNOT MOVE, AND ALSO GETS CAUGHT TRAPPING OCCUPANT IN SEAT. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
May 25, 1995
Incident date: May 15, 1993
FRONT DRIVER'S SHOULDER/LAP BELT BUCKLE DIFFICULT TO RELEASE; NOW, SLIPS LOOSE; OWNER REMOVES BELT FROM PASSENGER TO DRIVER SIDE TO BE RESTRAINED. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Mar 2, 1995
Incident date: Feb 1, 1995
DRIVERS SIDE SEATBELT BROKE OFF. PLEASE EXPLAIN. TT
EPA Fuel Economy, 1987 NISSAN STANZA
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 24.0 | 21.0 | Regular | $2,950 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 20.0 | 26.0 | 22.0 | Regular | $2,800 |
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, 1987 NISSAN STANZA
5 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 |
| 111100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES | 1 |
| 199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | 1 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
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
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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
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