1986 Nissan Stanza
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1986 Nissan Stanza. Newest first.
Incorrect tire inflation pressures were printed on certification labels.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Incorrect tire inflation could result in loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Remedy
Install corrected tire information label on doorpost certification label.
If a certain type of rear end collision occurs, the edge of a welded bracket on the floor panel subframe may pierce the fuel filler pipe. consequence of defect: fuel leakage would occur which…
Owner complaints
16 complaints2 involved a crash5 involved a fire2 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Tl*the contact owns a 1986 nissan stanza. as the contact parked her vehicle in the driveway, she noticed smoke underneath the hood. the engine compartment caught fire. the fire department extinguished the fire, but did not know what caused the failure because the engine was totally engulfed in…
Tl*the contact owns a 1986 nissan stanza. as the contact parked her vehicle in the driveway, she noticed smoke underneath the hood. the engine compartment caught fire. the fire department extinguished the fire, but did not know what caused the failure because the engine was totally engulfed in flames and badly burned. the nissan manufacturer stated that the vehicle was too old. five years ago, the contact's 1987 nissan stanza wagon caught fire in the same manner. there were no injuries. a police report was filed. the failure mileage was 138,000.
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
While the vehicle was parked or in motion driver's side and passenger's side doors would unexpectedly open on their own. consumer was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic could not duplicate the problem. *ak
- Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer › Lpg systems › Tank valve/gauge
Vehicle fuel gauge IS receiving false reading from the sending unit while driving. Condition causes vehicle to stop running without warning. Dealer notified. Please provide further details. mr
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Injectors
Injector fuel leak caused under-hood fire after vehicle was parked, totalling vehicle. (San francisco fire dept. Incident #18501). *Ak
- Electrical system › Ignition
Consumer started vehicle and it would not start. Consumer tried to restart and vehicle caught on fire. fire caused total loss. Please provide any further information.*ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
Pipes connected to enigne which carry fuel had leaked, and there was a fire in engine. *Ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Injectors
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 them.*jb
- Power train › Automatic transmission
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
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Driver's seat belt buckle failed prior to recall. *skd
- Fuel system, gasoline
Vehicle fire, resulting from a cold start. *ak
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist system
Power steering problems. please describe. tt
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Recall on seat belts in car and dealer does not have parts to fix. Have been waiting for at least a year for letter to be serviced. Please describe details. tt
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist system
The car IS leaking power steering fluid. This causing the power steering to go out while driving. Please describe. tt
- Structure › Frame and members
The rear subframe of the vehicle has rusted away. tt
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Both rear passenger seat belts no longer work, they will not fasten because of broken peices that have fallen into locking space. tt
- Electrical system › Ignition
Purchase car used when driving car cut off . tt
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10032506Nissan: vent control valve replacement. When replacing the evap canister vent control valve for reason: use the one listed on page 2; for vent control valve replacement procedure, refer to the appropriate section of the electronic service manuals (esm; when installing the new valve, do not add any lube to its o ring; for frontier (D40 series) only, install the protector listed in parts information. Includes 2005-09 frontier. Updated 12/8/10.
- 10031305Nissan: tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light on/flashing. No models or model years listed. Updated on 08-11-2011.
- 10030165Nissan: the 12 volt battery IS an important part of the vehicle electrical system and IS required to stay connected when the engine IS running. To prevent damage to vehicle electronic components follow the instructions/cautions. No model years listed.
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