1998 Nissan Frontier Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 15%of 129 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 93,400miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the suspension of the 1998 Nissan Frontier, 15% of the 129 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 93,400 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My 1998 Nissan Frontier xe king cab has around 93,400 miles on it and it started to make noise on the drivers front side, when I would go over bumps and now it makes noise even on smooth roads. …”
NHTSA complaint #10139477, filed 2005-10, 93,400 miles“Truck has bad shake, I have installed new tires, shocks, center support bearing(no charge), had front alignment, truck still vibrates at 40mph and up. Can see bed shake side to side. Makes the back seat thump. Entire truck shakes at 50-55mph. My 95 Nissan truck did the exact same thing, no cause ever found. I was told that other owners are having same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #713168, filed 1999-10“Vehicle vibrates and shakes excessively at highway speeds, numerous repair attempts without resolve. Dealership beleives there is a problem with this model of truck and has told me that they have seen this problem often with this model truck. Manufacture claims no problem. So far I have had 3 sets of tires,gas shocks, several balances on tires and a tow package installed to try and solve problem. Dealership also mentioned trying to shim the drive train.”
NHTSA complaint #713806, filed 1999-10“I was travelling on the florida turnpike near orlando at 70mph when the steering wheel began to shake. I began to slow down, but the shaking became more violent. Suddenly, without warning, there was a terrific bang, the sound of tearing metal and the car began to fishtail. I was able to slow the vehicle and pull on to the shoulder. When I exited the vehicle I saw that the front, left tire had lost its tread. This incident caused $1500+ *akdollars of damage to the vehicle. It cost me $250 deductible and I also had to buy a new set of tires. I have pictures of the damaged tire. …”
NHTSA complaint #724852, filed 2000-07“Vehicle has a very pronounced vibration/shaking at speeds over 60 MPH. This is severe enough to question the ability of the vehicle to maintain traction/adhesion in wet/slippery conditions. Dealership has been unable to fix the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #722348, filed 2000-05Related service bulletins
- 10206391Dec 7, 2021STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10188377Feb 12, 2021STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10109211Mar 7, 2017BALL JOINT AXIAL END PLAY PROCEDURE SERVICE INFORMATION When working on the front suspension, use the updated service information in this bulletin along with the Electronic…
- 10192216Jul 23, 2013SERVICE INFORMATION - This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item…
- 10192145Mar 19, 2013SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin provides information to identify: - A leaking strut or a shock absorber that qualifies for replacement under warranty. - A strut or shock…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 11% |
| 2024 | 2 | 9% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 1 | 5% |
| 2019 | 1 | 4% |
| 2018 | 3 | 12% |
| 2016 | 1 | 2% |
| 2015 | 2 | 6% |
| 2012 | 3 | 4% |
| 2011 | 2 | 3% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 3 | 8% |
| 2008 | 4 | 3% |
| 2007 | 6 | 1% |
| 2006 | 9 | 1% |
| 2005 | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 | 4 | 6% |
| 2003 | 10 | 13% |
| 2002 | 9 | 7% |
| 2001 | 8 | 6% |
| 2000 | 22 | 12% |
| 1999 | 4 | 5% |
| 1998 | 19 | 15% |
Other parts of the 1998 Nissan Frontier
23 complaintsTires
23 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsFuel system
7 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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