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1985 Nissan Stanza Sedan GL 5MT

The 1985 Nissan Stanza Sedan GL 5MT is a 97-hp inline-4 sedan with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $9,744 MSRP and is rated at 26 mpg combined.

It makes 97 horsepower and 114 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 23 mpg city and 31 mpg highway (26 mpg combined).

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$9,744 ($29,431 *)
Engine
Engine TypeCA20E 2.0L SOHC I4, fuel-injected
Horsepower97 hp
Torque114 lb-ft
ValvetrainSOHC, 2 valves/cyl (8 total)
Bore and Stroke84.5 x 88 mm
Injection TypeMulti-port fuel injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
Transmission5-Speed Manual
Fuel Economy
City23 MPG
Highway31 MPG
Combined26 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent, MacPherson strut, coil spring, lower control arm
Rear SuspensionIndependent, MacPherson strut, coil spring, trailing arm
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1985 Nissan STANZA.

6 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1985 Nissan STANZA

Owner Complaints

6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1985 Nissan STANZA (1 a fire). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Fuel System2
Gasoline2
Exterior Lighting1
Seat Belts1
Seats1
Structure1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jun 8, 1997 · Seats
“CONSUMER COMPLAINS THAT SEAT BELT LOOPS AROUND SEAT LATCH, CAUSING THE SEAT TO UNEXPECTEDLY COLLAPSE.”
Mar 18, 1997 · Fuel System, Gasoline Fire
“WIFE TAKEN DAUGHTER TO SCHOOL, SMELLED STRONG ODOR OF GAS, DAUGHTER OUT OF VEHICLE, WIFE STILL IN VEHICLE WHEN IT BURST INTO FLAMES. WIFE OUT OF VEHICLE SAFELY. FIRE DEPT ARRIVED & PUT FLAMES OUT…”
Feb 14, 1996 · Fuel System, Gasoline
“FUEL INJECTORS BROKE, LEAKING FUEL ONTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. *SD”
Apr 11, 1995 · Seat Belts
“FRONT PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT BUCKLE BROKE OFF IN SEVERAL PIECES, PREVENTING BUCKLE FROM FASTENING.”
Jan 30, 1995 · Structure
“FRACTURE IN FIREWALL, CAUSED CLUTCH CABLE TO FAIL. *SKD”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1985 NISSAN STANZA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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