Dt: consumer reports: the trunk of her car falls down on her head. There isn't anything there to secure it; when the wind blows or if she is putting something in the trunk, it will fall down .
The worst 1992 Nissan Stanza problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Fuel system13
- Engine9
- Seat belts4
- Transmission3
- Electrical2
- Steering2
- Suspension2
- Acceleration1
- Body1
- Tires1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1992 Nissan Stanza
Recalls 1
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
See all 1 recalls for the 1992 Nissan Stanza
Defect investigations
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 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.
RQ99021
Technical service bulletins for the 1992 Nissan Stanza 23
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Diagnosis of vehicle pull (DRIFT) and/or steering wheel off-center
- 12 volt battery testing for in-service vehicles service information
- Silicone-based lubricant or grease CAN damage electrical components service information
- Vehicle key not detected / authenticated, engine will not start
- Intelligent key replacement or swapping between vehicles
- Radio intermittently reboots during audio playback via bluetooth connected iphone
- Windshield cracking
- Removing foreign material from the window glass
- Wheel bearing collision damage
- Strut and shock absorber replacement guidelines
1992 Nissan Stanza fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4‑cyl | FWD | 18-19 | 25-26 | 21-22 |
What 1992 Nissan Stanza owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Front driver's seat automatic seatbelt will not retract into locking position, causing consumer not to have a seatbelt on while driving. Dealer notified.
Consumer could smell something burning. Consumer was purchasing more gas, but not getting mileage. Took to dealer ,and they said it was fuel injectors. They were leaking gas on engine.
With no warning, the timing chain skipped sprockets on startup, causing valve, cylinder, and crankshaft damage. This neccessitated replacement of the engine at a total cost of $3902.21. Nissan would do nothing about reimbursing any of the expense due to a tensioner design defect, since the auto was out of warrantee. Since internal timing chains usually last the useful life of an engine, about 120-140k miles, this was very premature. While, the incident happened while the auto was stationary, it could very well have happened on a highway while traveling at 70 MPH. The engine would possibly seize, with an instant deceleration with a manual shift car.
Tread separations on three out of four tires (tiresize: 195-65r14)( dot number: tire size: 195-65r14 )
Vehicle brought to star nissan for 9/29/00 inspection of gas smell. Mr. John choe gave written repair estimate. Informed by mr. Choe that gas leak was dangerous, and all (4) injectors and seals must be replaced at owner's expense. Same for rear engine mount.
Fuel poured out of vehicle due to fuel injection system failure. This could cause a fire.
When driving vehicle would vibrate and a slight rubbing sound was heard. Contacted dealer, and didn't see anything wrong. Slight leak in the transmission airlines and zero ring distributor. Also, rear brake adjustment and bushing. Power steering unit shifted the belt was coming off and pump was angled. Contacted another dealer, and waiting for a call back.
While driving the smell of gas is noticed throughout the inside of the car. Took it in to have it checked out and was told that the 2 fuel injectors are leaking, and that nissan has been having problems with its fuel injectors in the stanza and maxima models. I do not see a recall for this problem, but seems like it's an ongoing problem for nissan. This is an expensive problem to fix and if not fixed renders the car dangerous and fire-prone.
When driving vehicle would vibrate and a slight rubbing sound was heard. Contacted dealer, and he didn't see anything wrong. Slight leak in the transmission airlines, and zero ring distributor. Power steering unit shifted and the belt were coming off and pump is angled. Contacted another dealer and waiting for a call back.
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Questions about the 1992 Nissan Stanza
Is the 1992 Nissan Stanza reliable?
Owners have filed 33 complaints about the 1992 Nissan Stanza, 16.5 times a typical Stanza model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1992 Nissan Stanza?
Fuel and propulsion system, with 13 complaints. Next is engine (9).
How many recalls does the 1992 Nissan Stanza have?
1 recall, covering fuel system, gasoline.
Was there a recall on the 1992 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).
What gas mileage does the 1992 Nissan Stanza get?
Official estimates for the 1992 Nissan Stanza range from 21 to 22 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.4L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 18-19 city and 25-26 highway.
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