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EnginePart report

1998 Nissan Frontier Engine Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
1%of 129 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine of the 1998 Nissan Frontier, 1% of the 129 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202429%
20231320%
202265%
2021210%
2020522%
201927%
201814%
2017411%
2016818%
201526%
201348%
20121316%
201146%
2010712%
200925%
20082619%
20077214%
20068213%
20058015%
200469%
200311%
200222%
200132%
200021%
199811%

Other parts of the 1998 Nissan Frontier

Electrical system
23 complaints
Tires
23 complaints
Suspension
19 complaints
Air bags
12 complaints
Engine cooling
10 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
9 complaints
Seat belts
8 complaints
Fuel system
7 complaints
Brakes
5 complaints
Seats
4 complaints
Other or unknown
3 complaints
Steering
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1998 Nissan Frontier

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 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