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1991 Nissan Stanza GXE AT

The 1991 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 $15,500 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.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$15,500 ($36,986 *)
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
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 Not rated
Side crash Not rated
Rollover Not rated
Tested variant: 1991 Nissan Stanza 4-DR.

Recalls

1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1991 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

33 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1991 Nissan STANZA

Owner Complaints

33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1991 Nissan STANZA (1 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 3 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Fuel System20
Gasoline20
Engine And Engine Cooling5
Hydraulic3
Power Train3
Service Brakes3
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Nov 28, 2006 · Fuel System, Gasoline
“FUEL PUMP FAILURE [SECOND TIME] AND SENDING UNIT [HARNESS] COMPLETELY FRIED. CAR STALLED IN MIDDLE OF PA INTERSTATE WITH TRAFFIC -- WAS VERY LUCKY TO AVOID ACCIDENT. *JB”
Aug 14, 2006 · Fuel System, Gasoline
“DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE'S FUEL FILLER TUBE WAS CORRODED. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE ON 08/14/06 AND DETERMINED THAT THE FUEL FILLER TUBE WAS CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THERE…”
Sep 1, 2005 · Tires 1 injury
“I PURCHASED TWO NEW NANKANG TIRES FOR THE FRONT WHEELS ON MY 1991 NISSAN STANZA ON 8/11/05. ON 8/16/05 WHILE DRIVING TOWARD WASHINGTON ON OREGON I-84, THE LEFT FRONT TIRE EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT OF THE…”
Oct 15, 2004 · Fuel System, Gasoline
“THE FUEL LINE IS CRACKED AND IS LEAKING PROFUSELY. THIS PARTICULAR HOSE IS AN AFTER MARKET PRODUCT AND IS ASSUMED TO BE HAZARDOUS. THE ORIGINAL HOSE WAS REPLACED BEFORE THE CONSUMER PURCHASED THE…”
Sep 16, 2003 · Fuel System, Gasoline
“FUEL INJECTORS ARE LEAKING GAS FROM THE INJECTOR SEALS. MY BROTHER OWNS A GEO PRIZM WITH A TOYOTA MOTOR IN IT WITH ALMOST 300,000 MILES ON IT AND HAS NEVER HAD THIS PROBLEM EVER. MY NISSAN STANZA ONLY…”

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 1991 NISSAN STANZA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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