1990 Nissan Stanza
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1990 Nissan Stanza. Newest first.
It IS possible for a mixture of mud and salt to get trapped between the fuel filler tube and wheel housing. The trapped mud and salt can result in corrosion of the fuel filler tube and the wheel housing.
Risk and remedy
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. In addition, the left rear seat belt retractor IS mounted to the wheel housing and in the event of significant corrosion, and the mounting could fail in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect these vehicles and corrective action will be taken depending upon the extent of the corrosion.
Owner complaints
36 complaints1 involved a crash2 involved a fire2 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Fuel system, gasoline
A very bad gas odor/fumes in the vehicle, gas IS leaking in the engine compartment. Also gas leaking from gas filler tube. *jb
- Fuel system, gasoline
There IS a strong smell of fuel in vehicle, smell gets worse when vehicle IS stopping or slowing down. contacted dealer. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system · Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
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
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Injectors
Gas was pouring out of injectors, consumer had a puddle of gas around car. *Ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
Fuel injectors leak. a recall has been issued on vehicle's make and model; however, this vehicle was not included due to vin. dealer has been notified.*ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Slow shift until warmed up. *Ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
The fuel filler tube has corroded, resulting in fuel leakage. a recall has been issued on the vehicle;,however,the vehicle was not included. manufacturer has been notified. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
The 1ST time was @ 65000 miles, now again - piece of junk! No safety defect (s) mentioned in summary. *Ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Injectors · Vehicle speed control › Cruise control
The vehicle smells of fumes. it drives rough at times and it hesitates. fuel IS leaking from the injector on top of the engine. dealer and manufacturer have been contacted. *Ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
I have a 1990 nissan stanza, which has leaking fuel injectors resulting in a strong gas odor in the car. in reviewing the nissan vehicle owners failed component information on-line, I discovered that others have reported this same problem at about the same mileage that I experienced it-- 85,000…
I have a 1990 nissan stanza, which has leaking fuel injectors resulting in a strong gas odor in the car. in reviewing the nissan vehicle owners failed component information on-line, I discovered that others have reported this same problem at about the same mileage that I experienced it-- 85,000 miles. does nissan plan to recall these vehicles. if not, what do you plan to do about what looks like a structural problem. I look forward to hearing from you. joan crichlow
- Parking brake · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum
Front and rear brake pads (shoes) replaced at least once a year/front rotors/rear wheel cylinders/failed emergency brake (lines?) causing brake problems
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Fuel rail
Due to the defect fuel injection hose fuel leaked into the engine compartment which could have resulted a fire. please provide further information. *ak
- Power train · Unknown or other
Engine gauge/indicator malfunctioned, causing the vehicle to stall. Also, affected the speedometer reading whih could have resulted in a crash. please provide further information. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
Strong smell of gas fumes coming into the vehicle. When taken to a mechanic the fuel injectors were found to be leaking. The fuel injectors and the " o"- rings have been replaced. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
The fuel injectors are leaking fuel onto engine. *Ak
- Power train · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
Speedometer/odometer failed.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
Fuel injectors leaking fuel, causing gas odor in car and garage
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Injectors
Fuel injector IS leaking onto exhaust manifold which could result in fire. Dealer has replaced injector. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Injectors
Fuel injectors failed resulting in leak.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system · Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Injectors
Gas fumes entering vehicle due to fuel injectors failing.
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Seat belts do not fit properly.
- Exterior lighting › Fog lights › Switch · Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Injectors
Fuel injectors failed, causing gas to leak.
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Park/neutral start interlock switch
Shift lever release button when depressed by five year old, overrode the interlock, allowing vehicle to shift into reverse, resultng in an accident/injury.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Injectors
Fuel injectors are leaking onto the engine head and the fumes are coming into vehicle. Vehicle has not been repaired. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Injectors
While driving heard a popping sound, pulled to side, noticed fog of gray smoke coming from under the hood, fire errupted, fire dept suspected fuel injectors as culprit. *ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Fuel leaks from fuel injectors
In October of 1995, Nisan conducted a safety improvement campaign, 95I-006.The campaign recalled Maximas (1985-88), 200SX (1987-88), 300ZX (1984-88, and Infinity M30 (1990-92), for fuel leaking from the fuel injectors.The remedy called for a replacement of the fuel injectors and related hoses on the affected…
In October of 1995, Nisan conducted a safety improvement campaign, 95I-006.The campaign recalled Maximas (1985-88), 200SX (1987-88), 300ZX (1984-88, and Infinity M30 (1990-92), for fuel leaking from the fuel injectors.The remedy called for a replacement of the fuel injectors and related hoses on the affected vehicles.The recall was influenced by EA94-018, involving over 680,000 1984-89 Maxima and 300ZX vehicles, and was originally initiated as PE94-018 with 25 complaints, for a complaint rate of 4 per 100K.ODI has received 34 complaints for the 1990-92 Stanzas and 240SXs, for fuel leaking in the engine compartment from the fuel injectors, for a complaint rate of 10 per 100K.Fuel in the presence of an ignition source can lead to a vehicle fire.The purpose of this investigation is to evaluate whether the 1990-92 Stanzas and 240SXs should be recalled.
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.
- 4020100Unknown
- 39921K24E tension side timing chain guide broken.
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