Nissan STANZA problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
92 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
132,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1982 to 1995 model years. Data snapshot: . 7 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors is the most frequently named component, appearing in 15 of 92 complaints (16.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system concerns | 13 | 14.1% |
| Braking behavior | 7 | 7.6% |
| Transmission and shifting | 5 | 5.4% |
| Steering behavior | 5 | 5.4% |
| Engine operation | 3 | 3.3% |
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:Fuel Injection System:Injectors | 15 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 12 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 9 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 7 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 5 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 4 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 4 |
| Seat Belts | 4 |
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors: 15; Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly: 12; Fuel System, Gasoline: 9; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 7; Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System: 5; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 4; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 4; Seat Belts: 4
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 | 6 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
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: 6; 150,000 and above: 1
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (6). 85 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 | 34 |
| 1996 | 16 |
| 2000 | 16 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
1995: 34; 1996: 16; 2000: 16; 2001: 8; 2002: 7; 2003: 2; 2004: 3; 2005: 2; 2006: 2; 2007: 1; 2009: 1
Pattern summary
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors leads the component reports. Fuel system concerns appears in 13 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 7 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 5 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 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 ↗
Owner report 758125 · 2002-02-12 (February 12, 2002)
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.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 758125 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 721668 · 2000-04-19 (April 19, 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
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 721668 at NHTSA ↗
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 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 10174502 · 2006-11-28 (November 28, 2006)
FUEL PUMP FAILURE [SECOND TIME] AND SENDING UNIT [HARNESS] COMPLETELY FRIED. CAR STALLED IN MIDDLE OF PA INTERSTATE WITH TRAFFIC -- WAS VERY LUCKY TO AVOID ACCIDENT. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10174502 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1984 | 0 |
| 1985 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 |
1982: 1; 1984: 0; 1985: 0; 1986: 2; 1987: 1; 1988: 1; 1989: 0; 1990: 1; 1991: 1; 1992: 1; 1993: 0; 1995: 0