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1992 Nissan Stanza GXE 5MT

The 1992 Nissan Stanza GXE 5MT is a 138-hp 2.4-liter inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $17,370 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 2,905 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$17,370 ($40,237 *)
Engine
Engine TypeKA24E 2.4L I4
Displacement2.4 L
Horsepower138 hp
Torque148 lb-ft
ValvetrainOHC
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
Transmission5-Speed Manual
Fuel Economy
City19 MPG
Highway26 MPG
Combined22 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 Weight2,905 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front36.8 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: 1992 Nissan Stanza 4-DR.

Recalls

1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1992 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

35 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1992 Nissan STANZA

Owner Complaints

35 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1992 Nissan STANZA (2 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 3 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Fuel System13
Gasoline13
Engine And Engine Cooling9
Seat Belts5
Power Train3
Steering3
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jun 23, 2005 · Structure
“DT: CONSUMER REPORTS: THE TRUNK OF HER CAR FALLS DOWN ON HER HEAD. THERE ISN'T ANYTHING THERE TO SECURE IT; WHEN THE WIND BLOWS OR IF SHE IS PUTTING SOMETHING IN THE TRUNK, IT WILL FALL DOWN . *JB”
Oct 24, 2002 · Steering 1 injury
“INDEX AND MIDDLE FINGERS BENT AND TWISTED TOWARDS THE BABY FINGERS. SEE PHOTOS AT: HTTP://PHOTOS.YAHOO.COM/MIKETOMICH THIS INFORMATION BEING SUBMITTED ON BEHALF OF JOHN REED BY MIKE TOMICH 989…”
Aug 20, 2002 · Seat Belts
“FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT AUTOMATIC SEATBELT WILL NOT RETRACT INTO LOCKING POSITION, CAUSING CONSUMER NOT TO HAVE A SEATBELT ON WHILE DRIVING. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK”
Jan 23, 2001 · Fuel System, Gasoline
“CONSUMER COULD SMELL SOMETHING BURNING. CONSUMER WAS PURCHASING MORE GAS, BUT NOT GETTING MILEAGE. TOOK TO DEALER ,AND THEY SAID IT WAS FUEL INJECTORS. THEY WERE LEAKING GAS ON ENGINE.*AK”
Oct 20, 2000 · Engine And Engine Cooling
“WITH NO WARNING, THE TIMING CHAIN SKIPPED SPROCKETS ON STARTUP, CAUSING VALVE, CYLINDER, AND CRANKSHAFT DAMAGE. THIS NECCESSITATED REPLACEMENT OF THE ENGINE AT A TOTAL COST OF $3902.21. NISSAN WOULD…”

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 1992 NISSAN STANZA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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