1988 NISSAN STANZA

1 recalls, 7 complaints - 4 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.
750,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Complaint Statistics

7 total complaints 1 fires

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE1
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS1
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Oct 3, 2000
Incident date: Jul 16, 1999
ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD FAILED.*ET
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS Apr 27, 2000
I FEEL THIS VEHICLE I PURCHASED WAS NOT SAFE TO LEAVE THE CAR LOT, IT HAS MAJOR PROBLEMS AND BAD BRAKES ANY HELP IN THIS MATTER WILL BE GREATLY APPREICATED. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Nov 16, 1999
Incident date: Oct 1, 1999
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH Feb 17, 1999
Incident date: Jul 4, 1998
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE DRIVER'S DOOR POPPED OPEN FOUR TIMES WHILE THE LOCK WAS ON. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT THERE WAS NOTHING CAUGHT IN THE DOOR OR IN THE TRACK. *SLC
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Oct 1, 1996
FRAME RAILS HAVE COMPLETELT ROTTED OUT, ALSO TWO HEADLAMP LENSES CRACKED/DISCOLORED. *AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Oct 1, 1996
FRAME RAILS HAVE COMPLETELT ROTTED OUT, ALSO TWO HEADLAMP LENSES CRACKED/DISCOLORED. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Oct 18, 1995
Incident date: Jul 10, 1995
TURNED ON IGNITION, WOULD NOT START;NOTICED BIG FUEL PUDDLE/HOOD SCORCHED; LIFTED HOOD, ENGINE PARTS WERE BURNT; FIRE MUST HAVE OCCURRED WHILE PARKED 2 DAYS.
Fire

EPA Fuel Economy, 1988 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) 19.0 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, 1988 NISSAN STANZA

4 manufacturer communications from 2 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
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-09-030 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
FIREWALL SEAM SPLIT
FIREWALL SEAM SPLIT

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
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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 (current) 1 7
1987 1 32 View
1986 2 18 View
1985 0 7 View
1984 0 2 View
1983 0 1 View
1982 1 0 View

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