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1991 Nissan StanzaProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 33 owner complaints about the 1991 Nissan Stanza, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year1.0× the Stanza median · #2 of 6 years by complaints
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints336 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage132kFuel system, gasoline, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 28, 2006. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1991 Nissan Stanza has problems

33 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Fuel system, gasoline201
Engine and engine cooling51
Service brakes, hydraulic31
Power train30
Suspension20
Tires21
Vehicle speed control21
Wheels10
Equipment11
1 other systems10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1991 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.

–no report yet

Tank assembly: filler pipe and cap

Recall 95V-244 · Dec 15, 1995 · 747,000 vehicles

Risk. SIGNIFICANT CORROSION OF THE FUEL FILLER TUBE MAY RESULT IN FUEL LEAKS WHICH IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

1991 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
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

1991 Nissan Stanza safety ratings

1991 Nissan Stanza 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1991 Nissan Stanza, and the recalls they led to.

  1. FUEL LEAKS FROM FUEL INJECTORSRQ99021 · closed May 22, 2000
    Led to recall 95I006000
In owners' words

What Stanza owners report

Recent fuel system, gasoline complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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
Complaint 10174502 · Nov 28, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE'S FUEL FILLER TUBE WAS CORRODED. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE ON 08/14/06 AND DETERMINED THAT THE FUEL FILLER TUBE WAS CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THERE WAS A NHTSA RECALL #95V244000, REGARDING THE FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: STORAGE: TANK ASSEMBLY: FILLER…
Complaint 10165459 · Aug 14, 2006 · 132,000 miles
THE FUEL LINE IS CRACKED AND IS LEAKING PROFUSELY. THIS PARTICULAR HOSE IS AN AFTER MARKET PRODUCT AND IS ASSUMED TO BE HAZARDOUS. THE ORIGINAL HOSE WAS REPLACED BEFORE THE CONSUMER PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. *AK *JB
Complaint 10079927 · Oct 15, 2004 · 100,000 miles

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