1984 Nissan Stanza problems

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The Nissan Violet is a model of car that appeared in Japan in 1973, and was exclusive to Japanese Nissan dealerships called Nissan Cherry Store as a larger companion to the Nissan Cherry.

In 1977 the second generation arrived. This was split into two additional lines, the Nissan Auster and the Nissan Stanza. All three models bore the A10 series identifier, and were built in Japan at the Hiratsuka and Yokosuka assembly plants. The Stanza was exclusive to Japanese Nissan dealerships called Nissan Satio Store as a larger companion to the smaller Nissan Sunny, and the Auster triplet was exclusive to Nissan Prince Store locations as a larger companion to the Nissan Langley.

A new third generation front-wheel drive model was launched in 1981, changing the series name again to T11, and sharing its platform with the Compact MPV Nissan Prairie/Multi/Stanza Wagon. Final versions were Nissan Bluebirds series U12 rebadged for some international markets. In most export markets the car was originally sold as the Datsun 140J or 160J depending on the engine; this name was then gradually changed to Nissan Stanza in most markets in line with Nissan's phasing out of the Datsun brand in its export markets in the early 1980s; in Europe for instance it was sold as the "Datsun-Nissan Stanza" for a short time until the Datsun name was dropped completely in 1984.

The Stanza/Auster/Violet were discontinued in 1992. The Stanza was replaced by the Nissan Altima in North America; the Stanza was replaced by the Nissan Bluebird in Japan, and by the Primera in Europe.

1984 Nissan Stanza

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Common 1984 Nissan Stanza problems

The 1984 Nissan Stanza is known for a few common problems that have been reported by owners.

  • Suspension problems: The Stanza's trail arm suspension was known to cause issues, particularly over 65mph where both back wheels on some models would begin to shudder. This problem was reported by several owners and was a significant issue for those who used their Stanza for long-distance driving.
  • Transmission issues: Some owners reported issues with the automatic transmission in the Stanza, including slipping and difficulty shifting. This problem was reported by several owners and was a significant issue for those who used their Stanza for long-distance driving.
  • Electrical issues: Some owners reported issues with the electrical system in the Stanza, including problems with the windows, locks, and lights. These issues were reported by several owners and were a significant issue for those who used their Stanza for long-distance driving.
  • Rust: As with many cars of this era, rust was a common problem in the Stanza. The rocker panels were particularly susceptible to rust, which could lead to significant structural damage over time.

In summary, the 1984 Nissan Stanza was known for a few common problems, including engine issues, suspension problems, transmission issues, electrical issues, and rust. These problems were reported by several owners and were a significant issue for those who used their Stanza for long-distance driving.

1984 Nissan Stanza engine

What happened to the Nissan Stanza?

Final versions were Nissan Bluebirds series U12 rebadged for some international markets. The Stanza/Auster/Violet were discontinued in 1992. The Stanza was replaced by the Nissan Altima in North America; the Stanza was replaced by the Nissan Presea in Japan.

What car replaced the Nissan Stanza?

The Nissan Stanza was a midsize sedan, produced from 1973 to 1992. It was imported into the United States as the Datsun 510 until 1982. In 1993, it was replaced with the Altima.

Is Nissan still a Japanese car?

While the brand is headquartered in Japan, production of Nissan products began in Mexico in 1966. The Nissan brand expanded further by building facilities in both Australia and Taiwan. In 1983, the first Nissan production facility in the United States was open for business.

Is the Nissan Stanza rear wheel drive?

The front-wheel-drive Stanza replaced the rear-wheel-drive Datsun 510 which replaced the 710, though all three were called the Nissan Violet and/or Auster in Japan.

1984 Nissan Stanza car problems categorized by type of issue

After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Nissan Stanza problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:

  • Fuel system problems
  • Gasoline problems
  • Electrical system problems

The graph below shows statistics for all 1984 Nissan Stanza vehicle components and the number of complaints received.

1984 Nissan Stanza complaints

The NHTSA has received 2 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1984 Nissan Stanza.

2000-01-14

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1999-12-12
  • VIN: JN1HT11S6ET
  • Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
  • Summary: MY 300 Z NISSAN WAS RECALLED FOR SAME PROBLEM AND REPAIRED BY NISSAN. NISSAN SAYS THEY HAVE RECORD OF OTHER FAILURES BUT NOT ENOUGH TO RECALL. THIS CAN BE VERY SERIOUS LEADING TO FIRE. UNFORTUNATELY FOR NISSAN, THEY MAKE RELIABLE CARS THAT LAST ALONG TIME, AND NO ONE REALIZED THE PROBLEMS ETHANOL COULD CAUSE WHEN IT WAS USED IN GAS. THANKS FOR YOU ASSISTANCE. *AK
1997-12-01

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1997-10-07
  • Fire: 1
  • Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • Summary: IGNITION WIRES FAILED RESULTING IN VEHICLE FIRE.
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