1990 Nissan Stanza XE from North America - Comments

The AC compressor had to be replaced when it was about 5 years old.

The latch for the gas tank door broke and wouldn't close after about ten years (but was easy to fix with a new latch from the junk yard).

The master cylinder for the brakes just was replaced in 2003.

The transmission broke at 143,000 miles (2003). I just got it fixed using a $40 transmission from a Stanza at the junk yard and it works perfectly now ($400 to have it put in).

The reservoir for windshield washer fluid got a leak after about 11 years.

At about 11 years old the car started to idle weird and sometimes stall. The mechanic said that it was a problem with the computer and Nissan had made a chip to correct the problem (apparently others had the same problem). The chip helped as did a tune-up. The new transmission seems to have fixed it all together now.

I think I had to replace some tie rods or something at about 11 years.

I really never took care of this car and twice went a year without changing the oil and yet it has really been a wonderful car. It has only ever broken down once in the ten years I've had it and that was this when the transmission broke.

The seats are really comfortable.

It is fun to drive.

Everyone should have one!

You mentioned a chip that fixed the idle problem on your Nissan. Do you mind letting on how much it costs? (Jaracer64@charter.net)

I'm experiencing the same type of problem with my 1990 stanza idle. I've tuned it up and still runs rough. You mentioned a computer chip. Please let me know name or type of chip and cost. Thanks, eliajcortez@peoplepc.com.

My stanza had idling problems also, so I replaced the rubber gasket on the rotor cap. Easy do it your self fix up. the gasket had been cracked and resulted in compression to escape, I think. Anayways my alternator is worn, and I've got a problem with rust, but after 260672 miles I'm not disapponted with the overall performance and maitenance of this car.

I also had a rough idle problem with my Stanza. I had the alternator rebuilt and replaced a bad fuel injector and now the problem is gone. This really is a great car, over 17 years old and I have never had any major problems.