1990 Nissan Stanza XE 5MT
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All photo credits
- Photo: Nissan Stanza -- 01-28-2010 by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Odd Nissan Stanza by Take Me Higher at en.wikipedia, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1991 Nissan Stanza by Tim Addison, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Nissan Stanza XE (5297803434) by Michael Gil from Calgary, AB, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: '92 Nissan Stanza SE -- Rear by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1990 Nissan Stanza XE 5MT is a 138-hp 2.4-liter inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $11,450 MSRP and is rated at 22 mpg combined.
It makes 138 horsepower and 148 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 19 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (22 mpg combined).
The Stanza measures 179.9 inches long on a 100.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,788 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $11,450 ($28,472 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | KA24E 2.4L I4 |
| Displacement | 2.4 L |
| Horsepower | 138 hp |
| Torque | 148 lb-ft |
| Valvetrain | OHC |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 19 MPG |
| Highway | 26 MPG |
| Combined | 22 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 16 gal |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Disc (standard) |
| Rear Brake Disc | Drum (standard) |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 14 in |
| Wheels Rear | 14 in |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 179.9 in |
| Width | 66.9 in |
| Height | 54.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 2,788 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.6 in |
| Headroom Rear | 36.8 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.6 in |
| Legroom Rear | 33.6 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 54.7 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 53.9 in |
| Hip Room Front | 55.6 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 55.6 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1990 Nissan Stanza XE 5MT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
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
| Fuel System | 20 |
| Gasoline | 20 |
| Power Train | 8 |
| Seat Belts | 5 |
| Hydraulic | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
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.