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1987 Nissan Stanza E 5-Speed Manual

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1987 Nissan Stanza – exterior Unverified
Photo: Nissan Stanza 2.0 1989 (10768323845) by order_242 from Chile, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the T12 (T12, 1987–1989); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: Nissan Stanza 2.0 1989 (10768323845) by order_242 from Chile, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: Nissan Stanza 1.6 SGX 1988 (10768599053) by order_242 from Chile, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: Nissan Stanza 1.6 SGX 1988 (35114233133) by RL GNZLZ from Chile, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: Nissan Stanza 1987 (37577324294) by RL GNZLZ from Chile, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: Nissan Stanza 1 by LukaCali, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 1987 Nissan Stanza E 5-Speed Manual is a 105-hp 2.0-liter inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $10,694 MSRP and is rated at 22 mpg combined.

It makes 105 horsepower and 118 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 20 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (22 mpg combined).

The Stanza measures 177.0 inches long on a 100.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,774 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$10,694 ($30,595 *)
Engine
Engine TypeCA20E 2.0L SOHC I4
Displacement2 L
Horsepower105 hp
Torque118 lb-ft
ValvetrainSOHC, 2 valves/cylinder
Bore and Stroke84.5 x 88 mm
Injection TypeMulti-port Fuel Injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFront-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Transmission5-Speed Manual
Fuel Economy
City20 MPG
Highway26 MPG
Combined22 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded
Tank Capacity15 gal
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front14 in
Wheels Rear14 in
Dimensions & Weight
Length177 in
Width66 in
Height54 in
Wheelbase100.3 in
Curb Weight2,774 lbs
Interior
Legroom Rear33 in
Shoulder Room Front53 in
Shoulder Room Rear53 in
Hip Room Front54 in
Hip Room Rear54 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

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Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1987 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

21 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1987 Nissan STANZA

Owner Complaints

21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1987 Nissan STANZA (4 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 5 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Seat Belts7
Fuel System5
Gasoline5
Structure4
Engine And Engine Cooling3
Electrical System2
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Apr 12, 2007 · Fuel System, Gasoline, Structure, Latches/Locks/Linkages, Seats
“HOOD RELEASE CABLES, TRUNK RELEASE, GAS RELEASE, AND SEAT RECLINE CABLES ARE ALL INOPERABLE.*AK”
Feb 12, 2002 · Fuel System, Gasoline
“THERE IS A SEVERE ODOR OF GAS IN THE INTERIOR; VENTING IN EXTERNAL AIR ONLY INCREASES ODOR. THE PHENOMENON HAS STEADILY INCREASED, BUT MECHANICS CONTINUE TO FAIL IN LOCATING THE SOURCE. NO FUEL LEAK…”
Sep 2, 1999 · Engine And Engine Cooling, Electrical System
“ALTERNATOR AND WATER PUMP WENT OUT, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT. *AK”
Jul 21, 1999 · Fuel System, Gasoline
“FUEL FILLER TUBE RUSTED OUT. ALSO, OVER A TIME THERE WILL BE CLOGGING IN THE FILTER, CAUSING A SAFETY HAZARD. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK”
Mar 29, 1999 · Engine And Engine Cooling
“WHEN DRIVING AND GETTING INTO THE VEHICLE THE CONSUMER CAN SMELL FUMES GETTING INTO THE VEHICLE. ALSO, WHEN CONSUMER IS TRYING TO START VEHICLE UP, THE VEHICLE ISN'T GETTING ENOUGH FLUID, AND THE…”

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 1987 NISSAN STANZA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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