A very bad gas odor/fumes in the vehicle, gas is leaking in the engine compartment. Also gas leaking from gas filler tube.
1990 Nissan Stanza fuel system problems
20 complaints (56% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 20
- of this car's complaints
- 56%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Fuel injection system: injectors9
- Fuel injection system7
- Storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap1
- Storage: tank assembly1
- Fuel injection system: fuel rail1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Nissan Stanza fuel system problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1990 Nissan Stanza fuel system
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
- What is wrong
- 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
- 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.
Recall number 95V244000 · Recall details
What 1990 Nissan Stanza owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
There is a strong smell of fuel in vehicle, smell gets worse when vehicle is stopping or slowing down. Contacted dealer.
Fuel leaked from both fuel injectors and from gas tank onto ground. Car had to be towed from parking lot to nissa repair shop.
Gas was pouring out of injectors, consumer had a puddle of gas around car.
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.
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.
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
Due to the defect fuel injection hose fuel leaked into the engine compartment which could have resulted a fire. Please provide further information.
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.
The fuel injectors are leaking fuel onto engine.
Questions about the 1990 Nissan Stanza fuel system
Does the 1990 Nissan Stanza have fuel system problems?
Owners have filed 20 complaints about the fuel system of the 1990 Nissan Stanza, 56% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 1990 Nissan Stanza fuel system problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1990 Nissan Stanza fuel system?
Yes, 1 recall: 95V244000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Nissan Stanza have the most fuel system problems?
The Nissan Stanza model years with the most fuel system complaints are 1990 (20 complaints), 1991 (20 complaints) and 1992 (13 complaints).
Other 1990 Nissan Stanza problems
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