NHTSA files every complaint against a named sub-assembly, not just a
system. This is the difference between knowing it was "the engine" and
knowing which part of it — the list to hand a mechanic.
Injectors
936.0%
Fuel Injection System
728.0%
Differential Unit
28.0%
Buckle Assembly
28.0%
Automatic Transmission
28.0%
Switch
14.0%
Front
14.0%
Filler Pipe AND CAP
14.0%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Feb 1995peak 4Jan 2004
NHTSA investigations into the 1990 Nissan Stanza
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough
complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks
something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
RQ99021Opened 2 Nov 1999Closed 22 May 2000VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
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 t...
Recalls on the 1990 Nissan Stanza
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
United States — NHTSA
95V244000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
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.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 199523328,450 units in Canada
Fuel System
TRAPPED MUD AND SALT CAN RESULT IN CORROSION OF THE FUEL FILLER TUBE AND THE WHEEL HOUSING. 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, OPERATION OF THE SEAT BELT COULD BE AFFECTED. CORRECTION: VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPAIRED AS NECESSARY.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
Memphis, TNFire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
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.
NHTSA complaint #855880 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Mount Laur, NJ1 injured
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
SHIFT LEVER RELEASE BUTTON WHEN DEPRESSED BY FIVE YEAR OLD, OVERRODE THE INTERLOCK, ALLOWING VEHICLE TO SHIFT INTO REVERSE, RESULTNG IN AN ACCIDENT/INJURY.
NHTSA complaint #517021 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
WHILE DRIVING HEARD A POPPING SOUND, PULLED TO SIDE, NOTICED FOG OF GRAY SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD, FIRE ERRUPTED, FIRE DEPT SUSPECTED FUEL INJECTORS AS CULPRIT.
NHTSA complaint #805693 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Titusville, FLCrash
TIRES
DIFFERENTIAL FAILED, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT, ALSO EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR.
NHTSA complaint #804513 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Titusville, FLCrash
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
DIFFERENTIAL FAILED, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT, ALSO EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR.
NHTSA complaint #804513 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Hauppauge, NY1 injured
SEAT BELTS
THUMB/HAND INJURY, RESULTING FROM JAMMING OF THUMB ON AUTOMATIC SEATBELT UPON CLOSING. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT)
NHTSA complaint #481838 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 125,000 milesHopkinton, MA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
A VERY BAD GAS ODOR/FUMES IN THE VEHICLE, GAS IS LEAKING IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. ALSO GAS LEAKING FROM GAS FILLER TUBE.
NHTSA complaint #10054986 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Millcreek, WA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
THERE IS A STRONG SMELL OF FUEL IN VEHICLE, SMELL GETS WORSE WHEN VEHICLE IS STOPPING OR SLOWING DOWN. CONTACTED DEALER.
NHTSA complaint #889447 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Port Richey, FL
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
FUEL LEAKED FROM BOTH FUEL INJECTORS AND FROM GAS TANK ONTO GROUND. CAR HAD TO BE TOWED FROM PARKING LOT TO NISSA REPAIR SHOP.
NHTSA complaint #745013 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Port Richey, FL
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
FUEL LEAKED FROM BOTH FUEL INJECTORS AND FROM GAS TANK ONTO GROUND. CAR HAD TO BE TOWED FROM PARKING LOT TO NISSA REPAIR SHOP.
NHTSA complaint #745013 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
GAS WAS POURING OUT OF INJECTORS, CONSUMER HAD A PUDDLE OF GAS AROUND CAR.
NHTSA complaint #887008 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lawrence, KS
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
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.
NHTSA complaint #883154 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Nashville, TN
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SLOW SHIFT UNTIL WARMED UP.
NHTSA complaint #724667 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Memphis, TNFire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
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.
NHTSA complaint #855880 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Marietta, GA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
THE 1ST TIME WAS @ 65000 MILES, NOW AGAIN - PIECE OF JUNK! NO SAFETY DEFECT (S) MENTIONED IN SUMMARY.
NHTSA complaint #716266 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Port Chester, NY
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
THE VEHICLE SMELLS OF FUMES. IT DRIVES ROUGH AT TIMES AND IT HESITATES. FUEL IS LEAKING FROM THE INJECTOR ON TOP OF THE ENGINE. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN CONTACTED.
NHTSA complaint #829746 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
THE VEHICLE SMELLS OF FUMES. IT DRIVES ROUGH AT TIMES AND IT HESITATES. FUEL IS LEAKING FROM THE INJECTOR ON TOP OF THE ENGINE. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN CONTACTED.
NHTSA complaint #829746 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Temple Hills, MD
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
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
NHTSA complaint #714092 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fenton, MO
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS (SHOES) REPLACED AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR/FRONT ROTORS/REAR WHEEL CYLINDERS/FAILED EMERGENCY BRAKE (LINES?) CAUSING BRAKE PROBLEMS
NHTSA complaint #714064 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fenton, MO
PARKING BRAKE
FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS (SHOES) REPLACED AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR/FRONT ROTORS/REAR WHEEL CYLINDERS/FAILED EMERGENCY BRAKE (LINES?) CAUSING BRAKE PROBLEMS
NHTSA complaint #714064 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
DUE TO THE DEFECT FUEL INJECTION HOSE FUEL LEAKED INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHICH COULD HAVE RESULTED A FIRE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.
NHTSA complaint #849694 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Melrose, MA
POWER TRAIN
ENGINE GAUGE/INDICATOR MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. ALSO, AFFECTED THE SPEEDOMETER READING WHIH COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.
NHTSA complaint #849552 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Melrose, MA
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ENGINE GAUGE/INDICATOR MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. ALSO, AFFECTED THE SPEEDOMETER READING WHIH COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.
NHTSA complaint #849552 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Traverse, MI
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
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.
NHTSA complaint #835910 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
NEW York, NY
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
THE FUEL INJECTORS ARE LEAKING FUEL ONTO ENGINE.
NHTSA complaint #703026 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Queens, NY
POWER TRAIN
SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #604520 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Queens, NY
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
MASTER CYLINDER FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #604520 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fleetwood, PA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
FUEL INJECTORS LEAKING FUEL, CAUSING GAS ODOR IN CAR AND GARAGE
NHTSA complaint #701485 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.