1998 Nissan Maxima Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 6%of 113 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 183,025miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1998 Nissan Maxima, 6% of the 113 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 183,025 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.
“I just purchased a 1998 Nissan Maxima, went to change out the front bumper skin and fenders and as I took off the bumper skin the lower radiator support is rusted beyond belief and only one of the bolts on the cross member holding up the whole engine/trans and that one is rusted too. There is a big hole where the rust is and its affecting the performance and safety as well as handling of this car. I'm actually surprised the engine and transmission haven't fallen out the bottom of the car already. …”
NHTSA complaint #10598005, filed 2014-06, 183,025 miles“I have tried 4 different car seats and still do not fell safe with the fit they have in this car. The seat inclines and without a towel or something under the car seat you can not install a rear facing car seat. I do not find a towel very secure since it slides and the seat is therefore not in place for long: that is not very safe. …”
NHTSA complaint #704499, filed 1999-03Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | 40% |
| 2020 | 2 | 9% |
| 2019 | 5 | 28% |
| 2018 | 8 | 22% |
| 2017 | 28 | 26% |
| 2016 | 27 | 19% |
| 2014 | 10 | 10% |
| 2013 | 8 | 13% |
| 2012 | 23 | 22% |
| 2011 | 15 | 14% |
| 2010 | 24 | 9% |
| 2009 | 33 | 10% |
| 2008 | 4 | 5% |
| 2007 | 8 | 6% |
| 2006 | 21 | 4% |
| 2005 | 30 | 3% |
| 2004 | 27 | 2% |
| 2003 | 10 | 5% |
| 2002 | 4 | 2% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 | 12 | 3% |
| 1999 | 9 | 5% |
| 1998 | 7 | 6% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 6 | 6% |
| 1995 | 6 | 4% |
| 1994 | 3 | 3% |
| 1992 | 3 | 3% |
| 1991 | 2 | 3% |
| 1990 | 2 | 2% |
| 1989 | 2 | 3% |
| 1987 | 3 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1998 Nissan Maxima
24 complaintsElectrical system
24 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsTires
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsSteering
4 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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