1998 Nissan Maxima Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 5%of 113 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 71,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the suspension of the 1998 Nissan Maxima, 5% of the 113 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“Dt: there is a recall for the alternator, however, Nissan stated this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN. The consumer started the vehicle and could hear a sound and viewed smoke coming from under the hood. The consumer opened the hood and saw fire in middle of the alternator. This happened on august 15, 2005. The vehicle was repaired. The consumer kept the bad alternator. Recall campaign# 02v171000. The consumer requested reimbursement for the replacement of the alternator. There was also a vibration in the steering wheel while driving on the highway.”
NHTSA complaint #10134029, filed 2005-10, 64,336 miles“The contact owns a 1998 Nissan Maxima. The contact struck a pothole while driving 35 MPH. The pothole caused his vehicle to become out of alignment and resulted in a bent cv joint axle. The vehicle has not yet been inspected. A police report was filed. The current and failure mileages were 144,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10199437, filed 2007-08, 144,000 miles“The contact stated the front axle is about to break. There is a loud clanking noise coming from the front of the vehicle. The dealer determined the axle would have to replaced. No repairs have been made to the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10152616, filed 2006-03, 71,000 miles“Steering pull to right all the time. After four alignments, many tire rotations and wheel balancing, and new tires the car continues to pull to the right . Pulls both at low and high speeds.”
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Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 3% |
| 2017 | 7 | 7% |
| 2016 | 4 | 3% |
| 2014 | 6 | 6% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 3 | 3% |
| 2010 | 29 | 11% |
| 2009 | 36 | 11% |
| 2008 | 4 | 5% |
| 2007 | 3 | 2% |
| 2006 | 19 | 3% |
| 2005 | 13 | 1% |
| 2004 | 102 | 7% |
| 2003 | 3 | 1% |
| 2002 | 13 | 6% |
| 2001 | 24 | 14% |
| 2000 | 17 | 5% |
| 1999 | 6 | 4% |
| 1998 | 6 | 5% |
| 1997 | 7 | 7% |
| 1996 | 8 | 8% |
| 1995 | 9 | 6% |
| 1994 | 3 | 3% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 | 4 | 4% |
| 1991 | 2 | 3% |
| 1989 | 1 | 2% |
| 1988 | 1 | 2% |
| 1986 | 2 | 3% |
| 1984 | 1 | 3% |
| 1983 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1998 Nissan Maxima
24 complaintsElectrical system
24 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsOther or unknown
7 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology