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1990 Nissan Axxess SE FWD 4AT

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1990 Nissan Axxess – exterior Unverified
Photo: Nissan Axxess by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the Axxess (1990–1992); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: Nissan Axxess by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: NissanAxxess by dave_7, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: A trio of Nissan Axxess (3972811697) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: 1990 Nissan Axxess by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: Nissan Axxess rear by mark.mitchell.brown, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 1990 Nissan Axxess SE FWD 4AT is a 138-hp 2.4-liter inline-4 with a 4-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $17,024 MSRP and is rated at 19 mpg combined.

It makes 138 horsepower. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 22 mpg highway (19 mpg combined).

The Axxess measures 171.9 inches long on a 102.8-inch wheelbase.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeMinivan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$17,024 ($42,332 *)
Engine
Engine TypeKA24E 2.4L I4 SOHC 12-valve
Displacement2.4 L
Horsepower138 hp
ValvetrainSOHC, 3 valves/cylinder (12 total)
Bore and Stroke89 x 96
Compression Ratio8.6:1
Injection TypeSequential electronic fuel injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFront-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Transmission4-Speed Automatic
Fuel Economy
City18 MPG
Highway22 MPG
Combined19 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular Gasoline
Tank Capacity17 gal
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front14 in Aluminum Alloy
Wheels Rear14 in Aluminum Alloy
Dimensions & Weight
Length171.9 in
Width66.5 in
Height64.6 in
Wheelbase102.8 in
Ground Clearance5.5 in
Interior
Headroom Front39.7 in
Headroom Rear39.4 in
Legroom Front38.6 in
Legroom Rear36 in
Shoulder Room Front55.4 in
Shoulder Room Rear56.6 in
Hip Room Front52.8 in
Hip Room Rear52.8 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

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Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Frontal – driver ★★★★★
Frontal – passenger ★★★★★
Side crash Not rated
Rollover Not rated
Tested variant: 1990 Nissan Axxess Van

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1990 Nissan AXXESS.

10 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1990 Nissan AXXESS

Owner Complaints

10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1990 Nissan AXXESS (3 mention a crash, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Power Train3
Engine And Engine Cooling2
Fuel System1
Gasoline1
Seat Belts1
Steering1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jun 20, 2003 · Visibility
“THE RIGHT POWER WINDOW WON'T GO UP. THERE HAS BEEN A PROBLEM WITH BOTH FRONT POWER WINDOWS. THE REGULATORS FOR THE WINDOWS HAVE BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES. *AK”
Aug 23, 2000 · Fuel System, Gasoline
“THERE IS A STRONG FUEL SMELL IN VEHICLE AND GARAGE AFTER VEHICLE HAS BEEN PARKED. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK”
Oct 22, 1997 · Power Train
“SPEEDOMETER FAILED.”
Aug 15, 1996 · Power Train Crash 2 injuries
“WITHOUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, THE VEHICLE WILL JUMP OUT OF GEAR.*AK ON ONE OCCASION, VEHICLE BEGAN TO ROLL BACKWARDS WHILE CONSUMER'S CHILDREN WERE ENTERING VEHICLE, BOTH OF THEM SUSTAINED…”
Jan 19, 1996 · Engine And Engine Cooling
“KA24E ENGINE; TIMING CHAIN GUIDE SNAPPED MADE OF PLASTIC, MEANWHILE EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND HEAT SHIELD GLOWED BRIGHT RED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT”

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 1990 NISSAN AXXESS. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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