Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1984 Stanza.
The 1984 Nissan Stanza is equipped with a 3.7‑qt oil capacity and offers viscosities of 20W‑40, 20W‑50 or 5W‑30, and it pairs a three‑speed automatic transmission with EPA fuel‑economy ratings of 21/25/23 mpg. Owner complaint records show only two total grievances, both concerning the fuel system, and no recall actions have been issued. In the broader context of the model’s complaint history — spanning 1990 to 1996, with a peak of 42 complaints in 1990 and a low of one complaint in 1994 — the 1984 version stands as an early instance with minimal reported issues.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic 3-spd |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 21 / 25 / 23 mpg |
| Passenger volume | 88 cu ft |
| Cargo volume | 11 cu ft |
| Recommended fuel | Regular Gasoline |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the Stanza of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | XE Sedan 2.0L I-4 | 11.30 sec | 18.20 sec | 88 hp | FWD |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 3.7 qt of 20W-40 / 20W-50 / 5W-30 engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid.
| Brake Fluid | DOT 3 |
| Engine Oil | 20W-40 · 20W-50 · 5W-30 · 10W-30 · 10W-40 |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 3.7 qt |
| Power Steering Fluid | ATF |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The federal record provided spans 1990–1996, documenting a trend of elevated complaints (35–42 annually) and active recalls and investigations during 1990–1992, followed by a sharp decline to minimal levels (0–2 complaints, zero recalls) from 1993 onward. As the 1984 model year predates this dataset, it falls outside the documented trend arc, though its specific record indicates minimal federal activity with only one fire complaint, zero crash complaints, and isolated incidents in fuel and electrical systems; the data does not specify root causes for these issues. Compared to the high-volume complaint period of 1990–1992, the 1984 model demonstrates significantly lower reported issue rates, aligning more closely with the low-complaint era that emerged later in the decade. Given the sparse federal filing history for the target year, the 1984 Stanza represents a relatively low-risk acquisition within this generation, contingent upon thorough pre-purchase mechanical verification.
All 2 complaints on record, top 2 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 3 of 3 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| NTB-09-101 | 2010-09-30 | Tires | NISSAN: TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) WARNING LIGHT ON/FLASHING. NO MODELS OR… |
| NTB-09-129 | 2010-09-13 | Equipment | NISSAN: VENT CONTROL VALVE REPLACEMENT. WHEN REPLACING THE EVAP CANISTER VENT CONTROL… |
| NTB-09-030 | 2009-04-06 | Electrical System | NISSAN: THE 12 VOLT BATTERY IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND IS… |
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3.7 qt of ABOVE 50 degrees F: 20W-40 OR 20W-50, BELOW 60 degrees F: 5W-30 OR 10W-30, ABOVE 0 degrees F: 10W-30 OR 10W-40, per the factory manual.
NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 21 city / 25 highway / 23 combined mpg.