1998 Nissan Altima Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 4%of 123 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the equipment of the 1998 Nissan Altima, 4% of the 123 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While traveling on highway and without prior warning air conditioning was leaking coolant inside of vehicle, causing vehicle to stall. Dealership was aware of problem.”
NHTSA complaint #8011310, filed 2002-06Related service bulletins
- 10192513Jan 16, 2015SERVICE INFORMATION Changes or modifications to the front seat assembly trim materials may affect the proper operation of the Front Seat-Mounted Side-Impact Supplemental Air Bags…
- 10192305Jan 27, 2014SERVICE INFORMATION Information necessary to service the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) safely is included in the "RESTRAINTS" section of the Electronic Service Manual (ESM)…
- 10192233Aug 27, 2013Nissan Original Equipment or Genuine Accessory Alloy wheels, along with their finish coating (clear, chrome, titanium, etc.), are specifically developed to achieve Nissan design…
- 10032506Sep 13, 2010Nissan: vent control valve replacement. When replacing the evap canister vent control valve for reason: use the one listed on page 2; for vent control valve replacement…
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 | 3 | 0% |
| 2014 | 5 | 0% |
| 2013 | 9 | 0% |
| 2011 | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 | 1 | 0% |
| 2009 | 7 | 0% |
| 2008 | 4 | 0% |
| 2007 | 6 | 1% |
| 2006 | 5 | 1% |
| 2005 | 10 | 1% |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 12 | 1% |
| 2002 | 21 | 2% |
| 2001 | 6 | 4% |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 | 5 | 4% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 3 | 2% |
| 1994 | 2 | 2% |
| 1993 | 2 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1998 Nissan Altima
19 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsEngine cooling
14 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsTires
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Nissan Altima
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology