Tl* the contact owns a 1998 nissan altima. Upon starting the vehicle and shifting from park to drive, the vehicle inadvertently accelerated. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed, but failed to engage as it traveled to the floor. The contact stated that the vehicle stopped once it crashed into the neighbor's parked vehicle. Both the driver and passenger air bags deployed. The contact sustained a cut to the left hand that was bleeding, but did not require medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to pine belt nissan of toms river (229-245 nj-37, toms river, nj 08753 (732) 349-3030) for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that they would send a field inspector to inspect the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.
The worst 1998 Nissan Altima problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Fuel system19
- Airbags15
- Electrical15
- Brakes14
- Engine14
- Visibility10
- Suspension9
- Tires8
- Body6
- Transmission6
- Acceleration4
- Locks3
- Steering3
- Seat belts2
- Seats2
- Lights1
- Wheels1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1998 Nissan Altima
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1998 Nissan Altima 63
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Diagnosis of vehicle pull (DRIFT) and/or steering wheel off-center
- 12 volt battery testing for in-service vehicles service information
- Silicone-based lubricant or grease CAN damage electrical components service information
- Vehicle key not detected / authenticated, engine will not start
- Intelligent key replacement or swapping between vehicles
- Windshield cracking
- Removing foreign material from the window glass
- Wheel bearing collision damage
- Strut and shock absorber replacement guidelines
- Service information
1998 Nissan Altima fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4‑cyl | FWD | 20-21 | 28 | 23-24 |
What 1998 Nissan Altima owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I received a recall notice in the mail
Driving in semi heavy rain. Vehicle in motion while turning onto a street, wipers were at medium to high speed. Drivers wiper stopped in mid-stroke; passenger wiper ran over driver wiper. Have taken to see problem: needing complete wiper linkage & set up.
It happened again on my drive to cooper hospital, the car veers all over the road, it is not a steering problem, it is underneath the car.....please help me, I will get killed in this car......it seems to want to jump to the left or right when ever it feels like it, no matter the speed. Of course it is more disturbing when one is driving on a major road like 676.
My car was all over the road while driving at 55, 60 MPH. It does it at slower speeds too but we were almost killed this time. It seems to want to go to the left or right when ever it feels like it. I just bought it from a private person not too long ago.
I was driving my 98 nissan altima through a residential neighborhood when the side wall of my douglas performance tire blew out dot #pjae1ylr0712. I put the donut on my car and took the tire back to walmart. In speaking to the sales person he said that the tires were not worn down enough to be considered a manufactures defect. So the had no warranty, these tires will only be 7 months old on may,9,2013. They refused to honor their warranty because I didn't buy their road hazard warranty at an additional $10 per tire. These tires were purchased on 9/9/12 I still have the original receipt they are 95/65r15.
Tried to fill gas tank, only accept small amount before spilling on ground. Check engine light came on.
Gas goes in very slowly when added to vehicle, then there is an overflow from back of pump before the tank is filled. I was told I have problem with evaporative emission control system vent control circuit.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle exhibited an unusual grinding noise as the vehicle abnormally veered to the right. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a diagnostic testing, who advised that the strut weld became dislodged from the mounting. The contact was advised that the sway bar, bushings, mounts and the strut assembly needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 10e002000 (suspension). The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 168,000 and the current mileage was 169,500.
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 nissan altima. While driving 55 MPH the contact stated that the driver side sun visor had fallen down and blocked the contacts view. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the sun visor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 135000 and the current mileage was 147000.
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Questions about the 1998 Nissan Altima
Is the 1998 Nissan Altima reliable?
Owners have filed 123 complaints about the 1998 Nissan Altima, fewer than a typical Altima model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1998 Nissan Altima?
Fuel and propulsion system, with 19 complaints, typically around 120,000 miles. Next is airbags (15).
How many recalls does the 1998 Nissan Altima have?
No recalls on record.
What year does the Nissan Altima have the most fuel system problems?
The Nissan Altima model years with the most fuel system complaints are 2002 (56 complaints), 2003 (50 complaints) and 2013 (49 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1998 Nissan Altima get?
Official estimates for the 1998 Nissan Altima range from 23 to 24 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.4L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 20-21 city and 28 highway.
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