1998 Nissan Frontier Problems
Typical for Model
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1998 Nissan Frontier. Part of Generation 1 (D22) — 1998–2004.
Complaints
146
Crashes
14
Fires
0
Injuries
14
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1998 Nissan Frontier Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#114 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:104,380 mi
#213 complaints
TIRES
Avg mileage:118,333 mi
Crash-related:2
#39 complaints
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Avg mileage:78,500 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1998 Nissan Frontier.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 14 | — | — | 104,380 mi | |
| TIRES | 13 | 2 | — | 118,333 mi | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 9 | — | — | 78,500 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 7 | 6 | — | 200,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 7 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 6 | — | — | 107,200 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 4 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR | 4 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS | 3 | 1 | — | 70,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS | 3 | — | — | 195,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 3 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES:SIDEWALL | 3 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | — | — | 145,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 2 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 | — | — | 141,053 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | 94,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 2 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 | — | — | 136,212 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | — | — | 100,000 mi | |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 2 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 | — | — | 150,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 2 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 2 | 1 | — | — |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
104,380
TIRES
13
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
118,333
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
78,500
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
7
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
—
Avg Miles
200,000
SUSPENSION
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
107,200
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
AIR BAGS
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,000
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SEATS
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
195,000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SUSPENSION:FRONT
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
TIRES:SIDEWALL
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
145,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
141,053
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
94,000
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
POWER TRAIN
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
136,212
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SEAT BELTS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
100,000
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STRUCTURE:BODY
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
150,000
SUSPENSION:REAR
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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