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Risk. INCORRECT TIRE INFLATION COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
1986 Nissan StanzaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 16 owner complaints about the 1986 Nissan Stanza, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 1, 2009. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1986 Nissan Stanza has problems
16 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Fuel system, gasoline3 crash/fire/injury
3Seat belts
2Steering1 crash/fire/injury
2Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
1Power train1 crash/fire/injury
1Structure
1Engine and engine cooling1 crash/fire/injury
1Equipment
1Latches/locks/linkages
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system, gasoline | 4 | 3 |
| Seat belts | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 1 |
| Power train | 1 | 1 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
1986 Nissan Stanza recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
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Tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Nissan.
Best & worst years
1986 vs. every other Stanza year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Stanza median. How we score
'82'83'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96
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- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Stanza owners report
Recent fuel system, gasoline complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
ALL 4 FUEL INJECTORS ARE LEAKING FUEL. COULD CAUSE A FIRE HAZARD. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER AND MANUFACTURER; BUT, THEY REFUSED TO HELP CONSUMER. NISSAN REFERENCE NUMBER FOR COMPLAINT#3431540. *AK MANUFACTURERTOLD CONSUMER THAT FUEL INJECTORS USUALLY LEAK AND CONSUMER IS RESPONSIBILE FOR REPLACING…
INJECTOR FUEL LEAK CAUSED UNDER-HOOD FIRE AFTER VEHICLE WAS PARKED, TOTALLING VEHICLE. (SAN FRANCISCO FIRE DEPT. INCIDENT #18501). *AK
Own a 1986 Stanza?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.