1986 Nissan STANZA problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
16 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
138,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1986 model year. Data snapshot: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 16 complaints (18.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 2 | 12.5% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 6.3% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 6.3% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 6.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 3 |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors | 2 |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 |
| Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems:Tank Valve/Gauge | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery | 1 |
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly: 3; Electrical System:Ignition: 2; Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors: 2; Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 1; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems:Tank Valve/Gauge: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 15 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 3 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 4 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
1995: 6; 1996: 3; 2001: 1; 2002: 4; 2004: 1; 2009: 1
Pattern summary
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 970152 · 1995-08-10 (August 10, 1995)
THE CAR IS LEAKING POWER STEERING FLUID. THIS CAUSING THE POWER STEERING TO GO OUT WHILE DRIVING. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 970152 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 978066 · 1996-01-23 (January 23, 1996)
POWER STEERING PROBLEMS. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 978066 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 987350 · 1996-07-25 (July 25, 1996)
WHEN LEAVING A PARKING SPACE THE CAR SLIPPED INTO REVERSE AND ACCLERATED ON ITS ON AND THE BRAKES WOULD NOT STOP.AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.PLEASE DESCCRIBE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 987350 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 765808 · 2002-08-18 (August 18, 2002)
INJECTOR FUEL LEAK CAUSED UNDER-HOOD FIRE AFTER VEHICLE WAS PARKED, TOTALLING VEHICLE. (SAN FRANCISCO FIRE DEPT. INCIDENT #18501). *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 765808 at NHTSA ↗