1998 Nissan Frontier Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 5%of 129 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 117,526miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the fuel system of the 1998 Nissan Frontier, 5% of the 129 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 117,526 miles.
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.
“1998 Nissan Frontier- fuel pump failed-towed to dealer in mid winter. Dealer claims the tank and sending unit must be replaced due to rust/corrosion for over $1100.00. Ok'd repair but cannot be done because no fuel tanks available. Dealer has truck, to tow it to a private repair shop would be an added expense with no guarantee of repair. Dealer will only use new Nissan tank that they can't get. I have no truck.”
NHTSA complaint #10255381, filed 2009-01, 141,053 miles“Consumer was informed by the dealership that the fume smell was coming from the fuel sending unit. Fuel leak edfrom the fuel sending unit. Dealership did not resolve the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10117456, filed 2005-04, 94,000 miles“A gas fumes were coming inside from the vents of the vehicle. Driver noticed that while the vehicle was parked a brown liquid was leaking onto the ground. Driver took vehicle to the dealer, and mechanic determined that the sending unit needed to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10117131, filed 2005-03“Fuel gauge does not indicate proper amount of gas in tank. The dealer has not been able to fix the problem and states that there is no current available technology to repair. It is my understanding that other owners are experiencing the same problem. The truck has been in for repair eight times. Dealer has not been helpful and has lied about the extent of the work necessary, etc.”
NHTSA complaint #700921, filed 1998-11“On april 2003 digital instrumental panel went broke/odometer went 999999/temperature gauge went high, and fuel gauge went to high. Dealer notified. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #10021884, filed 2003-05Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 9% |
| 2024 | 3 | 14% |
| 2022 | 3 | 3% |
| 2021 | 3 | 15% |
| 2018 | 2 | 8% |
| 2017 | 10 | 26% |
| 2016 | 8 | 18% |
| 2015 | 1 | 3% |
| 2014 | 5 | 12% |
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2010 | 3 | 5% |
| 2009 | 5 | 14% |
| 2008 | 16 | 12% |
| 2007 | 200 | 38% |
| 2006 | 251 | 41% |
| 2005 | 160 | 30% |
| 2004 | 9 | 14% |
| 2003 | 16 | 21% |
| 2002 | 25 | 20% |
| 2001 | 33 | 25% |
| 2000 | 28 | 15% |
| 1999 | 13 | 17% |
| 1998 | 7 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1998 Nissan Frontier
23 complaintsTires
23 complaintsSuspension
19 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Nissan Frontier
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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