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1990 Nissan Stanza GXE AT

The 1990 Nissan Stanza GXE AT is a 138-hp 2.4-liter inline-4 with a 4-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $14,775 MSRP and is rated at 21 mpg combined.

It makes 138 horsepower and 148 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 25 mpg highway (21 mpg combined).

The Stanza measures 179.9 inches long on a 100.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,839 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$14,775 ($36,740 *)
Engine
Engine TypeKA24E 2.4L I4
Displacement2.4 L
Horsepower138 hp
Torque148 lb-ft
ValvetrainOHC
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
Transmission4-Speed Automatic
Fuel Economy
City18 MPG
Highway25 MPG
Combined21 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded
Tank Capacity16 gal
Brakes
Front Brake DiscDisc (standard)
Rear Brake DiscDrum (standard); 4-wheel disc w/ABS optional
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front14 in Aluminum Alloy
Wheels Rear14 in Aluminum Alloy
Dimensions & Weight
Length179.9 in
Width66.9 in
Height54.1 in
Wheelbase100.4 in
Cargo Volume14 ft³
Curb Weight2,839 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front38.6 in
Headroom Rear36.8 in
Legroom Front42.6 in
Legroom Rear33.6 in
Shoulder Room Front54.7 in
Shoulder Room Rear53.9 in
Hip Room Front55.6 in
Hip Room Rear55.6 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

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 Stanza 4-DR.

Recalls

1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1990 Nissan STANZA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Dec 15, 1995 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

IT IS POSSIBLE FOR A MIXTURE OF MUD AND SALT TO GET TRAPPED BETWEEN THE FUEL FILLER TUBE AND WHEEL HOUSING. THE TRAPPED MUD AND SALT CAN RESULT IN CORROSION OF THE FUEL FILLER TUBE AND THE WHEEL HOUSING.

Consequence: SIGNIFICANT CORROSION OF THE FUEL FILLER TUBE MAY RESULT IN FUEL LEAKS WHICH IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. IN ADDITION, THE LEFT REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTOR IS MOUNTED TO THE WHEEL HOUSING AND IN THE EVENT OF SIGNIFICANT CORROSION, AND THE MOUNTING COULD FAIL IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND CORRECTIVE ACTION WILL BE TAKEN DEPENDING UPON THE EXTENT OF THE CORROSION.

NHTSA campaign 95V244000

37 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1990 Nissan STANZA

Owner Complaints

37 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1990 Nissan STANZA (1 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Fuel System20
Gasoline20
Power Train8
Seat Belts5
Hydraulic2
Service Brakes2
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jan 27, 2004 · Fuel System, Gasoline
“A VERY BAD GAS ODOR/FUMES IN THE VEHICLE, GAS IS LEAKING IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. ALSO GAS LEAKING FROM GAS FILLER TUBE. *JB”
May 31, 2001 · Fuel System, Gasoline
“THERE IS A STRONG SMELL OF FUEL IN VEHICLE, SMELL GETS WORSE WHEN VEHICLE IS STOPPING OR SLOWING DOWN. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK”
May 7, 2001 · Fuel System, Gasoline
“FUEL LEAKED FROM BOTH FUEL INJECTORS AND FROM GAS TANK ONTO GROUND. CAR HAD TO BE TOWED FROM PARKING LOT TO NISSA REPAIR SHOP. *AK”
Apr 27, 2001 · Fuel System, Gasoline
“GAS WAS POURING OUT OF INJECTORS, CONSUMER HAD A PUDDLE OF GAS AROUND CAR. *AK”
Mar 15, 2001 · Fuel System, Gasoline
“FUEL INJECTORS LEAK. A RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED ON VEHICLE'S MAKE AND MODEL; HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*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 1990 NISSAN STANZA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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