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1992 Nissan Stanza problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

One of the years to avoid

With 38 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 5.4 times the median Stanza year — the 1992 model ranks #3 of 15 Stanza years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list.

Fuel System leads the complaint categories with 13 reports (34% of the total).

38

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

1

Investigations

2

Crash-involved

2

Fires reported

2

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 1992 compare to other Stanza years?

Stanza NHTSA complaints by model year, 1992 highlighted47 complaints1982: 0 complaints1983: 1 complaints1984: 2 complaints1985: 7 complaints1986: 18 complaints1987: 32 complaints1988: 7 complaints1989: 11 complaints1990: 47 complaints1991: 43 complaints1992: 38 complaints1993: 2 complaints1994: 1 complaints1995: 1 complaints1996: 2 complaints
Stanza NHTSA complaints by model year, 1992 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1992 Nissan Stanza problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Fuel System1334%
Engine924%
Seat Belts411%
Transmission38%
Steering25%
Electrical System25%
Suspension25%
Speed Control13%
Tires & Wheels13%
Body & Structure13%

Does the 1992 Nissan Stanza have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

95V244000Fuel SystemDecember 15, 1995 · 747,000 units

Defect

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. WHILE DRIVING THEY COULD SMELL GASOLINE VERY HEAVY. WHEN THEY TOOK VEHICLE TO THE MECHANIC, THEY SAID THAT THERE WAS A LEAK IN THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. THE MANUFACTURER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. *AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · October 17, 1998

“TECHNICAL BULLETIN #NTB95-027, ADVISED MECHANICS TO REPLACE PLASTIC SIDE TIMING CHAIN GUIDE WITH A STEEL-BACKED GUIDE AFTER THE PLASTIC ONE BREAKS. FOR THIS VEHICLE THE GUIDE BROKE AND CAUSED THE TIMING CHAIN TO STRIKE THE ENGINE COMPONENTS, RUINING THE ENGINE. THIS RESULTED IN ENGINE SUDDENLY…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · June 20, 1998

“FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT AUTOMATIC SEATBELT WILL NOT RETRACT INTO LOCKING POSITION, CAUSING CONSUMER NOT TO HAVE A SEATBELT ON WHILE DRIVING. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Seat Belts · July 16, 2002

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · October 9, 1999

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · October 9, 1999

1992 Nissan Stanza — common questions

Is the 1992 Nissan Stanza reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 38 complaints put the 1992 model at #3 of 15 Stanza years. It is one of the Stanza years to avoid.

What are the most common 1992 Stanza problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are fuel system (13 complaints), engine (9 complaints), seat belts (4 complaints).

Does the 1992 Nissan Stanza have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1992 Nissan Stanza. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 1992 Nissan Stanza under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Nissan Stanza years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Stanza years to avoid are 1990, 1991, 1992, 1987. The cleanest record among Stanza years belongs to 1982.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.