1998 Nissan Pathfinder Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 149 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 118,946miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the wheels of the 1998 Nissan Pathfinder, 1% of the 149 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 118,946 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.
“The contact owns a 1998 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH, there was an abnormal clicking noise coming from the front end of the driver's side. The contact mentioned that while making a left turn to exit the highway, the front driver's side tire fractured. The contact was able to slowly drive the vehicle to his residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000. Updated 10/10/14 the consumer stated the strut came off of the vehicle after exiting the freeway. …”
NHTSA complaint #10628450, filed 2014-08, 72,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10232657Feb 22, 2023WHEEL BEARING COLLISION DAMAGE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 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…
- 10192217Jul 23, 2013If YOU CONFIRM: A vehicle needs to have the brake rotors resurfaced (front or rear). ACTION: Use the ProCut PFM Series on-car brake lathe to perform brake rotor resurfacing and…
- 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…
Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 2% |
| 2024 | 4 | 5% |
| 2022 | 6 | 4% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 4 | 4% |
| 2015 | 3 | 1% |
| 2014 | 6 | 1% |
| 2013 | 8 | 1% |
| 2011 | 2 | 4% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2007 | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 | 2 | 0% |
| 2005 | 2 | 0% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 | 3 | 1% |
| 2000 | 4 | 4% |
| 1998 | 2 | 1% |
| 1997 | 3 | 1% |
| 1996 | 3 | 2% |
| 1993 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1998 Nissan Pathfinder
47 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsVehicle speed control
16 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsTires
9 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Nissan Pathfinder
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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