Nissan Stanza years to avoid
The Nissan Stanza years to avoid are 1990, 1991, 1992, 1987 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 1982 is the cleanest year on record.
212
Total complaints
4
Recall campaigns
1982–1996
Years covered
4
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Stanza years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | High complaint rate | 47 | |
| 1991 | High complaint rate | 43 | |
| 1992 | High complaint rate | 38 | |
| 1987 | High complaint rate | 32 |
Every Stanza year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 2 | 0 | |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 | |
| 1992avoid | 38 | 1 | |
| 1991avoid | 43 | 1 | |
| 1990avoid | 47 | 1 | |
| 1989 | 11 | 0 | |
| 1988 | 7 | 1 | |
| 1987avoid | 32 | 1 | |
| 1986 | 18 | 2 | |
| 1985 | 7 | 0 | |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 | |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1982 | 0 | 1 |
Common questions
What are the worst Nissan Stanza years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Stanza years to avoid are 1990, 1991, 1992, 1987. The cleanest year on record is 1982.
What is the best year for the Nissan Stanza?
By complaint volume, 1982 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Stanza years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Nissan Stanza have?
Across all model years, the Stanza has 4 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 212 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.