The contact owns a 1995 Nissan Frontier XE. The contact stated upon opening the hood to check the engine oil level at the fuel station, the radiator blew out and propelled a hot anti-freeze that burned his upper body. The contact was transported to the hospital with the assistance of a friend. The contact received medical assistance and was informed that he had sustained second and third-degree burns on the stomach and waist area. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 145,000.
1998 Nissan Frontier engine problems
11 complaints (9% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 9%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Exhaust system2
- Engine2
- Cooling system2
- Exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1
- Engine: gasoline1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Nissan Frontier engine problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1998 Nissan Frontier owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 nissan frontier. The contact stated that the engine constantly lost power. The dealer (campbell nissan of edmonds, 24325 wa-99, edmonds, wa 98026, (425) 774-2174) was notified of the failure, but was unable to provide a permanent remedy to repair the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to two different independent mechanics who diagnosed that the engine assembly needed to be replaced. The first independent mechanic rebuilt the engine, but the failure continued. The contact had to go across four lanes of traffic to an exit ramp as the vehicle lost power. The vehicle was towed to the second independent mechanic who stated that the engine assembly needed to be replaced again. The manufacturer was notified. The manufacturer issued eight tsbs for the engine, but no recalls for the engine concerning this year, make, and model. The VIN and failure mileage were not available.
While driving exhaust manifold/catalytic converter assembly failed. Contacted the dearler. However, the dealer will not cooperate with the consumer. *ak
On april 2003 digital instrumental panel went broke/odometer went 999999/temperature gauge went high, and fuel gauge went to high. Dealer notified. Please provide further information.
There was noise coming from engine. Consumer took vehicle to dealer, and dealer had vehicle for about a month. Afterwards, dealer stated noise was normal, and they would not do anymore work on vehicle.
Exhaust header broke/possible fire/exhaust inhalation.
While driving on highway, according to specifications, vehicle is suppose to idle at 750 rpms plus or minus 50. Most of the time it will idle at 1100 - 1900 rpms. When consumer let off the gas pedal. It will not slow down, but it will speed up which can cause an accident. Contacted dealer and they said all vehicles do this because of the new polution control. *ak.
Window and valve train failure.
Problem with bucket seat track, needs relocating backwards, poor design/fit. Yh
Thermostat for A/C and heater system failed.
Questions about the 1998 Nissan Frontier engine
Does the 1998 Nissan Frontier have engine problems?
Owners have filed 11 complaints about the engine of the 1998 Nissan Frontier, 9% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1998 Nissan Frontier engine problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Nissan Frontier engine?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Nissan Frontier have bad engine?
The Nissan Frontier model years with the most engine complaints are 2005 (186 complaints), 2006 (155 complaints) and 2007 (133 complaints).
Other 1998 Nissan Frontier problems
Electrical 23Tires 23Suspension 19Airbags 12Transmission 9Seat belts 8Fuel system 7Brakes 5Seats 4Acceleration 3Body 3Lights 3Steering 3Visibility 2Wheels 2
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