The 1988 Nissan Stanza has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 750,000 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.
INCORRECT TIRE INFLATION PRESSURES WERE PRINTED ON CERTIFICATION LABELS.
INCORRECT TIRE INFLATION COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
INSTALL CORRECTED TIRE INFORMATION LABEL ON DOORPOST CERTIFICATION LABEL.
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak”
“Engine cylinder head failed.*et”
“While driving on the highway the driver's door popped open four times while the lock was on. Manufacturer notified. *ak consumer states that there was nothing caught in the door or in the track. *slc”
“Turned on ignition, would not start;noticed big fuel puddle/hood scorched; lifted hood, engine parts were burnt; fire must have occurred while parked 2 days.”
“Frame rails have completelt rotted out, also two headlamp lenses cracked/discolored. *ak”
“Frame rails have completelt rotted out, also two headlamp lenses cracked/discolored. *ak”
“I feel this vehicle I purchased was not safe to leave the car lot, it has major problems and bad brakes any help in this matter will be greatly appreicated. *ak”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1988 Nissan Stanza as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.