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Nissan Stanza

1984–1992 · 22 configurations

Lowest
21
Average
23
Best
27
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The Nissan Stanza has been tested by the EPA across 22 different configurations spanning model years 1984 through 1992. Over this period, the Stanza has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 21 MPG to 27 MPG, with an overall average of 23 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
1992
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,850182521MPG
1992
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,700192622MPG
1991
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,850182521MPG
1991
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,700192622MPG
1990
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,850182521MPG
1990
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,700192622MPG
1989
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,850192421MPG
1989
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,700192622MPG
1988
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,850182421MPG
1988
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,700192622MPG
1987
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,850182421MPG
1987
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,700202622MPG
1986
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spd • Regular
$2,850202421MPG
1986
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,400233025MPG
1985
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spd • Regular
$2,600212623MPG
1985
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,300233026MPG
1985
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spd • Regular
$2,700212422MPG
1985
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,300233126MPG
1984
2L 4-cyl
Automatic 3-spd • Regular
$2,600212523MPG
1984
2L 4-cyl
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,200243127MPG
1984
2L 4-cyl
Automatic 3-spd • Regular
$2,600212523MPG
1984
2L 4-cyl
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,300233126MPG

Historical Efficiency

1992
22
1991
22
1990
22
1989
22
1988
22
1987
22
1986
25
1985
26
1984
27

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Stanza) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Nissan Stanza. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Nissan Nissan/Datsun Stanza grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
6
Total Deaths
7

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
16.7%
Fire Occurrence
16.7%
Speeding Involved
16.7%
DUI Involved
16.7%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

80%
Front
0%
Side
20%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2022
Fatal Crashes1
Fatalities
1
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2019
Fatal Crashes1
Fatalities
1
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2018
Fatal Crashes1
Fatalities
1
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2017
Fatal Crashes1
Fatalities
1
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2016
Fatal Crashes1
Fatalities
1
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2015
Fatal Crashes1
Fatalities
2
Deaths/Crash
2.00
Query NHTSA FARS Database

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

1990
1
1986
2
Critical
Moderate
Advisory