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1989 Nissan Stanza E 4-Speed Automatic

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1989 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 1989 Nissan Stanza E 4-Speed Automatic is a 105-hp 2.0-liter inline-4 with a 4-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $12,124 MSRP and is rated at 21 mpg combined.

It makes 105 horsepower and 118 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 19 mpg city and 24 mpg highway (21 mpg combined).

The Stanza measures 177.0 inches long on a 100.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,705 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$12,124 ($31,777 *)
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
Transmission4-Speed Automatic
Fuel Economy
City19 MPG
Highway24 MPG
Combined21 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded
Tank Capacity15 gal
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front14 in Steel
Wheels Rear14 in Steel
Dimensions & Weight
Length177 in
Width66 in
Height54 in
Wheelbase100.3 in
Curb Weight2,705 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

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1989 Nissan STANZA.

10 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1989 Nissan STANZA

Owner Complaints

10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1989 Nissan STANZA (1 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Fuel System3
Gasoline3
Engine And Engine Cooling2
Structure2
Hydraulic1
Power Train1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jan 3, 2000 · Engine And Engine Cooling
“MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED CAUSED MOTOR TO ROCK BACK AND FORTH. YH”
Jan 13, 1999 · Structure
“THE VEHICLE HAS A CRACKED UNIBODY, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR THE VEHICLE TO BE ALIGNED. *AK”
Nov 30, 1998 · Structure
“THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH DOOR ASSEMBLY. WHEN CONSUMER OPENED THE DOOR, IT FELL OFF. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK”
Sep 16, 1998 · Power Train
“BAD CYLINDER RINGS CAUSED ENGINE TO BURN OIL EXCESSIVELY AT 45000 MILES AND HAD TO REBUILD THE ENGINE AT 70000 DUE TO EXCESSIVE OIL USAGE.”
Aug 25, 1997 · Fuel System, Gasoline
“TWO FUEL INJECTORS LEAKED FUEL ONTO INTAKE MANIFOLD WHEN ENGINE RUNNING , CAUSING STRONG SMELL OF GAS WITHIN ENGIEN COMPARTMENT. *AK”

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 1989 NISSAN STANZA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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