1986 NISSAN STANZA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
18
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1986 NISSAN STANZA
The 1986 NISSAN STANZA has received a total of 18 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP. The most commonly reported problems involve the Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly (3 complaints), Electrical Systemignition (2 complaints), and Fuel System Gasoline (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1986 NISSAN STANZA
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1986 NISSAN STANZA, potentially affecting up to 777,000 vehicles.
Recall 90V072000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 750,000 vehicles affected
Defect: INCORRECT TIRE INFLATION PRESSURES WERE PRINTED ON CERTIFICATION LABELS.
Consequence: INCORRECT TIRE INFLATION COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: INSTALL CORRECTED TIRE INFORMATION LABEL ON DOORPOST CERTIFICATION LABEL.
View full details →Recall 86V101000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
| 27,000 vehicles affected
Defect: IF A CERTAIN TYPE OF REAR END COLLISION OCCURS, THE EDGE OF A WELDED BRACKET ON THE FLOOR PANEL SUBFRAME MAY PIERCE THE FUEL FILLER PIPE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: FUEL LEAKAGE WOULD OCCUR WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. VEHICLES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 301.
Remedy: INSTALL A COVER OVER THE BRACKET.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1986 NISSAN STANZA
18 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1986 NISSAN STANZA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignition | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailerlpg Systemstank Valvegauge | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinedelivery | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structureframe And Members | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1986 NISSAN STANZA. AS THE CONTACT PARKED HER VEHICLE IN THE DRIVEWAY, SHE NOTICED SMOKE UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE, BUT DID NOT KNOW WHAT CAUSED THE FAILURE BECAUSE THE ENGINE WAS TOTALLY ENGULFED IN FLAMES AND BADLY BURNED. THE NISSAN MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TOO OLD. FIVE YEARS AGO, THE CONTACT'S 1987 NISSAN STANZA WAGON CAUGHT FIRE IN THE SAME MANNER. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 138,000.
WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED OR IN MOTION DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE DOORS WOULD UNEXPECTEDLY OPEN ON THEIR OWN. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK
VEHICLE FUEL GAUGE IS RECEIVING FALSE READING FROM THE SENDING UNIT WHILE DRIVING. CONDITION CAUSES VEHICLE TO STOP RUNNING WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. MR
INJECTOR FUEL LEAK CAUSED UNDER-HOOD FIRE AFTER VEHICLE WAS PARKED, TOTALLING VEHICLE. (SAN FRANCISCO FIRE DEPT. INCIDENT #18501). *AK
CONSUMER STARTED VEHICLE AND IT WOULD NOT START. CONSUMER TRIED TO RESTART AND VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. FIRE CAUSED TOTAL LOSS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Safety Rating for the 1986 NISSAN STANZA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1986 NISSAN STANZA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1986 NISSAN STANZA
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1986 NISSAN STANZA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the NISSAN STANZA
- 1982 NISSAN STANZA — 0 complaints
- 1983 NISSAN STANZA — 1 complaint
- 1984 NISSAN STANZA — 2 complaints
- 1985 NISSAN STANZA — 7 complaints
- 1986 NISSAN STANZA (current)
- 1987 NISSAN STANZA — 32 complaints
- 1988 NISSAN STANZA — 7 complaints
- 1989 NISSAN STANZA — 11 complaints
- 1990 NISSAN STANZA — 47 complaints
- 1991 NISSAN STANZA — 43 complaints
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