1998 Nissan Maxima brakes problems

10 complaints (9% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 10
of this car's complaints: 9%
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
4
Foundation components: drum
2
Foundation components
2
Foundation components: disc: rotor
1
Foundation components: disc
1
Conventional
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

25k-50k

50k-75k

75k-100k

100k-125k

125k-150k

150k-175k

175k-200k

200k+

Nissan Maxima brakes problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1998 Nissan Maxima brakes

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Grinding brakes 6

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1998 Nissan Maxima owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Feb 28, 2004 · Brakes · 7,500 miles · NC

Brakes failed to hold and smoke came from rear brakes. At approx 7500 miles, vehicle was taken to dealership to investigate grinding and sqealing brake sounds.the rotors were resurfaced. Cars was taken back on two more occasions to report brake sounds. Dealership could reproduce sounds during test drive and said the brakes were fine. The last incident with the lock up and smoke, vehicle with approx.44,000 miles was diagnosed as needing brake reline and rear brake cables at a cost of $400 plus. The problem of too much brake pedal was said to be the norm. Brake pedal travel was never this much when vehicle was purchased.

Filed Feb 7, 2003 · Brakes · 40,500 miles · MD

I was driving on a snow covered road and applied my brakes. I got nothing but instant and complete ABS, and after quickly releasing and reapplying the brakes, still had nothing but ABS. Ph

Filed Dec 11, 2002 · Brakes · OH

While driving at 50 MPH and higher, and brakes are applied, the front wheels lock up and brakes don't hold. This has happen on 3 occasions, almost causing an accident. The dealership and manufacturer cannot fix the problem. Please provide more details. Mr

Filed Apr 26, 2002 · Brakes · GA

When releasing pedal after braking there is a grinding and humming noise coming from rear of vehicle. Dealer replaced rear brake cables and turned rear rotors.*ak

Filed Mar 16, 2001 · Brakes · GA

Per dealership, rear brake cable does not release when applying brakes. System malfunctioned.

Filed Sep 6, 2000 · Brakes · AL

I had ABS problem on 05-04-00,07-17-00 and two other time in 1999&2000.

Filed Jun 26, 2000 · Brakes · KY

When brake pedal is released brakes grind. Dealer has replaced the brake system. Manufacturer has been notified.

Filed May 7, 2000 · Brakes · CA

No summary listed for abov evehicle.

Filed Apr 27, 2000 · Brakes · NY

Consumer heard a grinding sound in the brakes. Emergency brake was not releasing properly at 9000miles, and at 26000 miles there was a grinding noise.

Filed Sep 8, 1999 · Brakes · CA

Squeaky brakes.

Questions about the 1998 Nissan Maxima brakes

Does the 1998 Nissan Maxima have brakes problems?

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the brakes of the 1998 Nissan Maxima, 9% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1998 Nissan Maxima brakes problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1998 Nissan Maxima brakes?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Nissan Maxima have bad brakes?

The Nissan Maxima model years with the most brakes complaints are 2004 (72 complaints), 2006 (59 complaints) and 2000 (33 complaints).