1986 Nissan Stanza Wagon XE 2WD 5MT
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- Photo: BywaterNissanStanza1 by Infrogmation, CC BY 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons
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- Photo: Nissan Stanza wagon -- 01-07-2012 by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1986 Nissan Stanza Wagon XE 2WD 5MT is a 2.0-liter inline-4 wagon with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $10,589 MSRP and is rated at 23 mpg combined.
EPA fuel-economy estimates are 21 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (23 mpg combined).
The Stanza Wagon measures 170.0 inches long on a 99.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,809 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Wagon |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $10,589 ($31,400 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | CA20E 2.0 L SOHC inline-4, naturally aspirated, multiport fuel injection (NAPS-X on some variants) |
| Displacement | 2 L |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder (8 valves) |
| Bore and Stroke | 84.5 x 88 |
| Injection Type | Multiport fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 21 MPG |
| Highway | 26 MPG |
| Combined | 23 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded gasoline |
| Suspension | |
| Rear Suspension | Trailing-arm torsion-beam axle |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 170 in |
| Width | 65 in |
| Height | 62 in |
| Wheelbase | 99 in |
| Cargo Volume | 43 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 2,809 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38 in |
| Headroom Rear | 33 in |
| Legroom Front | 39 in |
| Legroom Rear | 34 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 55 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 55 in |
| Hip Room Front | 55 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 55 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1986 Nissan Stanza Wagon XE 2WD 5MT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1986 Nissan STANZA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Apr 17, 1990 · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
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.
NHTSA campaign 90V072000
Jul 29, 1986 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
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.
NHTSA campaign 86V101000
16 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1986 Nissan STANZA
Owner Complaints
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1986 Nissan STANZA (2 mention a crash, 5 a fire, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Fuel System | 4 |
| Gasoline | 4 |
| Seat Belts | 3 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
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 1986 NISSAN STANZA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.