1990 Nissan Axxess Review
Price Estimate: $3,315 - $5,265
Nissan Axxess model years
- 1990
Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
What’s new
What's that? This is the most frequently asked question regarding the Axxess. The Axxess replaces the now defunct Stanza wagon and is sandwiched between minivans and compact station wagons in size and utility. The Axxess offers interesting features such as available four-wheel drive and dual sliding passenger doors that allow the middle-row passengers an entrance or exit from either side of the vehicle.
For sale near Verona, NJ
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in New Jersey
$178/mo for Axxess XE
Axxess XE
vs
$146/mo
Avg. Compact Minivan
Nissan Axxess Owner Reviews
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good mini mini-van
4.13 out of 5 starsRinger, 08/17/2006
1990 Nissan Axxess SE 3dr Minivan 4WD
I was looking for an AWD wagon with decent fuel economy. This was easy to load groceries, people or dogs. I averaged 25 mpg in town with automatic, after a leak in fuel injectors was fixed. Parts were hard to find, because it was sold in U.S. only 4 years. But it was sold longer in Canada under name: Prairie. There is a yahoo web group for Axxess owners: helps with mechanical questions … and finding parts. My vehicle had an electric short somewhere when I bought it. Ceiling light never worked, front power windows worked when they wanted, radio quit. Three alternators in the last 10 months. Mechanic told me to sell it after last alternator was draining battery, on the day it was installed
Where has this car been all my life!?
4.75 out of 5 starsTerry, 07/14/2010
1990 Nissan Axxess XE 3dr Minivan
I bought this little car mostly as a favor for a surrogate brother headed for New Zealand. He had owned it for 14 years. I didn't really want this funky looking little Baby SUV. This little beauty was like new in and out and had 83,000 miles on it. I have driven it around Anchorage, Alaska and for short 100 mile trips out of town. I am aghast that I'm becoming very fond of this thing! … My buddy Gary, the previous owner, had a near complete overhaul performed due to a timing chain problem. As he was at it he replaced the shocks and brakes and exhaust system. $1700 all told. I get a regular 24 MPG around town and have managed 31 on cruise at 65 MPH. This is a great car!
Axxess is OK
4.25 out of 5 starsBAD, 03/19/2002
1990 Nissan Axxess XE 3dr Minivan
This "microvan" is labeled "station wagon" by Nissan and is just right for two empty-nesters. Easy to get in and out of, good visibility from the drivers seat, nice handling and adequate power make for a good utility vehicle with just enough room in the back for two week's worth of household trash for the dump. What more can you ask for for under $4,000?
Nearing 300K and hate to switch
4.38 out of 5 starsLongCommuter, 01/09/2004
1990 Nissan Axxess SE 3dr Minivan
Clean and rustless. A timing tensioner,
loose fuelpump connector the only
problems. Replaced water pump after
mechanic's error.
1990 Axxess Highlights
XE
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 21 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $178/month |
front wheel drive |
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver3 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriverNot RatedPassengerNot Rated
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRolloverNot RatedDynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original0
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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