On thursday, march 16, 2006 at approximately 10:15am I went out to my driveway and started my 1998 nissan maxima. Upon starting there was a terrible grinding noise. I turned the car off and restated it at which time the car began smoking. I drove the car directly to my independent service station (approximately 1/4 mile ) for them to check the vehicle. Upon opening the hood, we observed fire, which was extinguished. Further observation confirmed that the alternator had caught fire and the service station made the repairs. The old parts are available for inspection. As there is a recall on some 1998 nissan maxima's for this problem I can't understand why this matter is being taken so lightly. The next time this occurs, the results could be tragic.
1998 Nissan Maxima: grinding or squealing brakes
6 of the 113 complaints about the 1998 Nissan Maxima describe grinding or squealing brakes.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- recalls
- 0
Grinding or squealing brakes by model year
What owners say
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.
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
When brake pedal is released brakes grind. Dealer has replaced the brake system. Manufacturer has been notified.
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.
Squeaky brakes.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Service information
- If YOU CONFIRM: A vehicle needs to have the brake rotors resurfaced (front or rear)
- Some vehicle may exhibit a groan or humming noise from the rear of the vehicle after releasing the brake...
- Key value brake pad service information
- Vehicles may exhibit a groan or humming noise from rear after releasing brake pedal
- Exhibiting rear brake groan / humming noise after releasing brake pedal
- Service information on key value brake pads
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1998 Nissan Maxima grinding brakes
Is grinding or squealing brakes a common problem on the 1998 Nissan Maxima?
6 of 113 owner complaints about the 1998 Nissan Maxima (5%) mention grinding or squealing brakes. The model year with the most reports is 2009.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1998 Nissan Maxima?
There are 0 recalls and 7 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1998 Nissan Maxima
Fire or smoke 8Airbag light 7No deployment 6Check engine light 5
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