1998 Nissan Maxima Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 113 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the equipment of the 1998 Nissan Maxima, 3% of the 113 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.
“On 6/11/02 I had to have my car towed to the dealership (towing is supposed to be covered in my warranty which they made me pay for). It was not driveable due to white smoke out of the exhaust, sputtering/hesitation, fumes inside car, soaked front floor mats. Service mgr called me to say the tech found water backed up in AC heater box from 'debris'. This 'debris' was leaves from trees, that caused water to drip on the computer. (computer is a covered component according to my warranty). They could not replace my computer due to 'no defect'. They say it was a maintenance issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #767179, filed 2002-09“The air conditioner evaporator is located below the air intake and is open to dirt and debris. This clogged on a trip, causing flooding in the engine compartment and interior. The only warning is a yellow dash light that says service engine soon upon blinking, the owners manual states do not drive over 45 MPH and no need to tow to dealer the unit car control computer is in direct line with the water flow from the evaporator, and when it clogged and flooded shorted out. …”
NHTSA complaint #710038, filed 1999-08Related service bulletins
- 10179618Aug 6, 2020VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN MAXIMA POWER STEERING RETURN HOSE LEAKS Service Campaign ID # P8140 is no longer active. ï· Repair orders opened after this bulletinâs published…
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2 | 2% |
| 2011 | 2 | 2% |
| 2010 | 3 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 5 | 1% |
| 2004 | 21 | 1% |
| 2003 | 5 | 2% |
| 2002 | 7 | 3% |
| 2001 | 6 | 3% |
| 2000 | 3 | 1% |
| 1999 | 7 | 4% |
| 1998 | 3 | 3% |
| 1997 | 2 | 2% |
| 1996 | 4 | 4% |
| 1995 | 6 | 4% |
| 1994 | 6 | 7% |
| 1993 | 2 | 3% |
| 1992 | 3 | 3% |
| 1990 | 3 | 3% |
| 1989 | 1 | 2% |
| 1986 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1998 Nissan Maxima
24 complaintsElectrical system
24 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsTires
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Nissan Maxima
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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