1990 Nissan STANZA problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
16 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
125,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1990 model year. Data snapshot: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Fuel System, Gasoline 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 6.3% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 6.3% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 6.3% |
| Steering 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 |
|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors | 2 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 2 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
Fuel System, Gasoline: 3; Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System: 2; Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors: 2; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 2; Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly: 2; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap: 1; Seat Belts: 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 | 7 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2001 | 4 |
| 2004 | 1 |
1995: 7; 1996: 2; 2000: 2; 2001: 4; 2004: 1
Pattern summary
Fuel System, Gasoline leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Engine operation 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 478071 · 1995-01-03 (January 3, 1995)
TRANSMISSION FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL, ALSO TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED. *SKD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 478071 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 963486 · 1995-04-10 (April 10, 1995)
BRAKE PAD AND FRONT TIRES WEAR EXCESSIVELY, 4 SET OF PADS AND 3 SET OF TIRES, DEALER CAN LOCATE PROBLEM. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 963486 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 976755 · 1995-12-18 (December 18, 1995)
POOR PERFORMANCE OF THE STEERING ON THE VEHICLE THE WHEEL LOCKS UP. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 976755 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 745013 · 2001-05-07 (May 7, 2001)
FUEL LEAKED FROM BOTH FUEL INJECTORS AND FROM GAS TANK ONTO GROUND. CAR HAD TO BE TOWED FROM PARKING LOT TO NISSA REPAIR SHOP. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 745013 at NHTSA ↗