1990 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.

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Common 1990 Nissan Stanza problems

Based on the information from the sources provided, here are common problems reported by owners of the 1990 Nissan Stanza:

  • Heater Core Replacement: Another common problem is the need for heater core replacement. A faulty heater core can result in a lack of heat in the cabin, which can be uncomfortable, especially in cold weather.
  • Radiator Replacement: Owners have reported issues with the radiator, necessitating replacement. A malfunctioning radiator can lead to engine overheating and potential damage if not addressed promptly.
  • Spark Plug Replacement: The need for spark plug replacement is another common complaint. Worn-out spark plugs can cause misfires, rough engine operation, and reduced fuel efficiency.
  • Stabilizer Bar Link Kit Replacement: Problems with the stabilizer bar link kit have been reported. Issues with this component can affect the vehicle's handling and stability, leading to a less comfortable driving experience.
  • Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Replacement: Owners have faced issues with the engine coolant temperature sensor, which can impact the engine's performance and fuel efficiency. A faulty sensor may cause inaccurate temperature readings and trigger warning lights on the dashboard.
  • Suspension Control Arm Bushings Replacement: Problems with the suspension control arm bushings have been reported. Worn-out bushings can result in noise, vibrations, and compromised handling, affecting the overall driving experience.
  • Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement: The wheel speed sensor replacement is another common issue. A malfunctioning sensor can affect the vehicle's ABS system, traction control, and overall safety while driving.
  • Serpentine Belt Replacement: Owners have reported the need for serpentine belt replacement. A worn or damaged serpentine belt can lead to engine overheating, loss of power steering, and other critical issues that impact the vehicle's operation.

These common problems with the 1990 Nissan Stanza highlight various areas where owners may encounter issues requiring maintenance or repairs to ensure the vehicle's optimal performance and safety.

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What was the last year Nissan made the stanza?

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.

Do they still make 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.

What is the old brand of Nissan?

Datsun

Primarily dealing in foundries and auto parts, Nihon Sangyo debuted on the Tokyo Stock Exchange by its ticker name NISSAN in 1933. Nissan expanded beyond its Japanese roots from there, and officially came to the U.S. as Datsun in 1958.

What car did Nissan stop making?

Automotive News revealed that Nissan is phasing out the Maxima, Altima, and Versa to make way for an upcoming electric sedan, expected to make its debut around 2026.

1990 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
  • Power train problems
  • Seat belts problems
  • Service brakes problems

The graph below shows statistics for all 1990 Nissan Stanza vehicle components and the number of complaints received.

Latest 25 complaints 1990 Nissan Stanza

The NHTSA has received 42 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1990 Nissan Stanza. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1990 Nissan Stanza vehicles.

2004-01-27

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2004-01-27
  • VIN: JN1FU21P6LT
  • Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
  • Summary: A VERY BAD GAS ODOR/FUMES IN THE VEHICLE, GAS IS LEAKING IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. ALSO GAS LEAKING FROM GAS FILLER TUBE. *JB
2001-05-31

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2001-02-01
  • VIN: N/A
  • Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
  • Summary: THERE IS A STRONG SMELL OF FUEL IN VEHICLE, SMELL GETS WORSE WHEN VEHICLE IS STOPPING OR SLOWING DOWN. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK
2001-05-07

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
  • VIN: JN1FU21P4LT
  • Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
  • Summary: 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
2001-04-27

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2001-04-27
  • VIN: NOT AVAILAB
  • Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
  • Summary: GAS WAS POURING OUT OF INJECTORS, CONSUMER HAD A PUDDLE OF GAS AROUND CAR. *AK
2001-03-15

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
  • VIN: JN1FU21P4LT
  • Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
  • Summary: 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
2000-06-28

POWER TRAIN PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2000-01-20
  • VIN: JN1FU21P9LT
  • Components: POWER TRAIN
  • Summary: SLOW SHIFT UNTIL WARMED UP. *AK
2000-02-01

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
  • Fire: 1
  • VIN: JN1FU21P6LT
  • Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
  • Summary: 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
1999-12-20

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1999-11-30
  • VIN: JN1FU21P9LT
  • Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
  • Summary: THE 1ST TIME WAS @ 65000 MILES, NOW AGAIN - PIECE OF JUNK! NO SAFETY DEFECT (S) MENTIONED IN SUMMARY. *AK
1999-10-30

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
  • VIN: JN1FI21P9LT
  • Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
  • Summary: 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
1999-10-29

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,PARKING BRAKE PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1999-10-28
  • VIN: JN1FU21P9LX
  • Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,PARKING BRAKE
  • Summary: FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS (SHOES) REPLACED AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR/FRONT ROTORS/REAR WHEEL CYLINDERS/FAILED EMERGENCY BRAKE (LINES?) CAUSING BRAKE PROBLEMS
1999-10-01

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1999-03-31
  • VIN: JN1FU21P5LP
  • Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
  • Summary: DUE TO THE DEFECT FUEL INJECTION HOSE FUEL LEAKED INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHICH COULD HAVE RESULTED A FIRE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
1999-09-30

POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1999-02-01
  • VIN: PLEASE FILL
  • Components: POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
  • Summary: 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
1999-03-17

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1999-01-20
  • VIN: JN1FU21P3LP
  • Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
  • Summary: 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
1999-02-07

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1999-01-01
  • VIN: JN1FU21P1LX
  • Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
  • Summary: THE FUEL INJECTORS ARE LEAKING FUEL ONTO ENGINE. *AK
1998-12-20

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1998-12-10
  • VIN: JN1FU21P4LT
  • Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
  • Summary: FUEL INJECTORS LEAKING FUEL, CAUSING GAS ODOR IN CAR AND GARAGE
1998-12-09

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1997-09-01
  • VIN: JN1FU21P1LT
  • Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
  • Summary: 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
1998-11-17

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1998-09-10
  • VIN: JN1FU21P3LT
  • Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
  • Summary: FUEL INJECTOR IS LEAKING ONTO EXHAUST MANIFOLD WHICH COULD RESULT IN FIRE. DEALER HAS REPLACED INJECTOR. *AK
1998-02-20

SEAT BELTS PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
  • VIN: JN1FU21POLT
  • Components: SEAT BELTS
  • Summary: SEAT BELTS DO NOT FIT PROPERLY.
1998-01-21

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1998-01-07
  • VIN: JN1FU21P2LT
  • Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
  • Summary: FUEL INJECTORS FAILED, CAUSING GAS TO LEAK.
1998-01-21

EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1998-01-07
  • VIN: JN1FU21P2LT
  • Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
  • Summary: FOG LIGHT SWITCH FAILED.
1997-10-22

POWER TRAIN PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1996-09-01
  • VIN: JN1FU21PGLX
  • Components: POWER TRAIN
  • Summary: SPEEDOMETER FAILED.
1997-10-15

POWER TRAIN PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
  • Components: POWER TRAIN
  • Summary: SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER FAILED.
1997-10-15

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
  • Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
  • Summary: MASTER CYLINDER FAILED.
1997-07-28

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1994-01-30
  • VIN: JN1FU21P6LT
  • Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
  • Summary: GAS FUMES ENTERING VEHICLE DUE TO FUEL INJECTORS FAILING.
1997-07-28

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1995-02-11
  • VIN: JN1FU21P6LT
  • Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
  • Summary: FUEL INJECTOR REGULATOR FAILED CAUSING FUMES TO ENTER VEHICLE.

1990 Nissan Stanza recalls

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 1 recalls for different components of the 1990 Nissan Stanza.

1995-12-15
  • Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  • Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
  • Summary: 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.
  • Consequence: 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.

Negative 1990 Nissan Stanza car reviews

  1. Steve Schmidt 2024-04-08

    The Stanza is an enjoyable car to drive, with the 2.4L engine providing ample power. While the handling is average, the comfort and fit and finish are also satisfactory. Unfortunately, the reliability of this Nissan model is subpar, as evidenced by my personal experience of spending $4,000 on repairs in just one year.

  2. Florencio Jacobi 2024-04-03

    I bought this car in 2000 when I was a freshman in college for $1400. Little did I know i would have to spend about another $700 to get it in shape. The problems have been minimal and parts have pretty reasonable prices. Although it is a 4 cylinder, it performs very well and gets average gas milage. It has a sporty feel and easily passes any Accord or Camry of its age. Passenger room is nice up front, yet tight in the rear. The Stanza offers everything it rivals do, only more power and a smaller price.

Positive 1990 Nissan Stanza car reviews

  1. Bailey Douglas 2024-02-19

    Hey there! I just wanted to share that I recently sold my Nissan Stanza after owning it for ten years. I'm happy to report that I never had any major problems with it. Of course, as the car got older, I did have to deal with some maintenance issues like the clutch and fuel injection system. Overall, I think the Stanza was a great car, and if it had a more unique style, it could have been a real world beater!

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