1988 Nissan Stanza GXE 5-Speed Manual
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- Photo: Nissan Stanza 2.0 1989 (10768323845) by order_242 from Chile, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Nissan Stanza 1.6 SGX 1988 (10768599053) by order_242 from Chile, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Nissan Stanza 1.6 SGX 1988 (35114233133) by RL GNZLZ from Chile, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Nissan Stanza 1987 (37577324294) by RL GNZLZ from Chile, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Nissan Stanza 1 by LukaCali, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1988 Nissan Stanza GXE 5-Speed Manual is a 105-hp 2.0-liter inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $13,274 MSRP and is rated at 22 mpg combined.
It makes 105 horsepower and 118 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 19 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 Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $13,274 ($36,467 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | CA20E 2.0L SOHC I4 |
| Displacement | 2 L |
| Horsepower | 105 hp |
| Torque | 118 lb-ft |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 2 valves/cylinder |
| Bore and Stroke | 84.5 x 88 mm |
| Injection Type | Multi-port Fuel Injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 19 MPG |
| Highway | 26 MPG |
| Combined | 22 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 15 gal |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 14 in |
| Wheels Rear | 14 in |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 177 in |
| Width | 66 in |
| Height | 54 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,774 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Legroom Rear | 33 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 53 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 53 in |
| Hip Room Front | 54 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 54 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1988 Nissan Stanza GXE 5-Speed Manual 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
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1988 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
6 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1988 Nissan STANZA
Owner Complaints
6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1988 Nissan STANZA (1 a fire). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Fuel System | 1 |
| Gasoline | 1 |
| Hydraulic | 1 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 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 1988 NISSAN STANZA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.