Tl* the contact owns a 1998 nissan maxima. The contact was driving approximately 30 MPH, when the check engine light came on. The contact stated the vehicle was taken for an oil change, figuring that would remedy the vehicle defect, but to no avail. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic and repair. The dealer stated that owner of the vehicle would have to pay for repairs. The contact stated that even though the check engine light was out after repair, the vehicle still defective. The failure mileage was 177,055. The current mileage was 177,106. Updated 5/6/10 *cn updated 07/09/10.
1998 Nissan Maxima: check engine light
5 of the 113 complaints about the 1998 Nissan Maxima describe check engine light.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 6 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Check engine light by model year
What owners say
I own a 1998 nissan maxima se the transmission and the torque converter must have been defective from the manufacturer because when I purchased the car the reviews on the car had stated that the powertrain shifting was hard and rough.since I had the car it has been doing just that . It shifts so hard sometimes from a stop that I feel that its not going to go into gear.its not driven hard at all, so could someone look into this matter. My check engine light is on now from my torque converter circuit being intermittened.I would greatly appreciate it very much, thanks.
Check engine light on. Required a new gas sensor and oxygen sensor.
Check engine light on. Required replacement of gas sensor, oxygen sensor and fuel recovery valve assembly.
A clicking noise was coming from front of vehicle that was getting louder and louder. Engine light illuminated and engine shut off. Took vehicle to dealer who stated it was the alternater, not to use rear defogger because it may result in a vehicle fire, also dealer told consumer not to fix it because there was going to be a recall.*ak
Service bulletins that may apply
- Vehicles built before JN1CA31D1YT746029 may exhibit a engine timing chain noise
- Some customers may indicate that a light ticking or humming noise CAN be heard coming from the blower...
- Service manual procedure change for rear oxygen sensor dtc(s) P0137, P0138, P0139, P0140, P0141 and...
- Condition with (MIL) malfunction indicator lamp on with rear oxygen sensor DTC P0137 ( minimum voltage...
- Vehicles exhibiting a MIL 'on' with one or more of the below dtcs stored, the cause may be insect nest(s)...
- Experiencing spark knock during engine start
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1998 Nissan Maxima check engine light
Is check engine light a common problem on the 1998 Nissan Maxima?
5 of 113 owner complaints about the 1998 Nissan Maxima (4%) mention check engine light. The model year with the most reports is 2000.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1998 Nissan Maxima?
There are 0 recalls and 6 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1998 Nissan Maxima
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