Worst 1998 Nissan Pathfinder Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Suspension Failures
Suspension:Rear
Automatic Transmission
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1998 Nissan Pathfinder.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension Failures | 20 | 1 | — | 132,659 mi | |
| Suspension:Rear | 17 | — | — | 136,661 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 13 | — | — | 72,752 mi | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 11 | 1 | — | 48,419 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 10 | 3 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 9 | 3 | — | 130,130 mi | |
| Suspension:Front | 8 | — | — | 122,300 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 7 | 3 | — | 155,400 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 6 | 4 | — | 60,716 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 6 | 1 | — | 53,000 mi | |
| Body Structure | 6 | — | — | 86,500 mi | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap | 5 | — | — | 143,533 mi | |
| Airbags | 4 | 4 | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Brakes | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Column | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Bumpers | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields | 2 | 1 | — | — |
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Recalls for 1998 Nissan Pathfinder
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~195,991 vehicles.
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1996-2004 PATHFINDER AND MODEL YEAR 1997-2003 INFINITI QX4 VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, IOWA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MASSACHUSETTS, MAINE, MARYLAND, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WASHINGTON D.C., WEST VIRGINIA AND WISCONSIN. IN AREAS OF THE COUNTRY IN WHICH HEAVY CONCENTRATIONS OF ROAD SALT ARE USED, A MIXTURE OF SNOW/WATER AND SALT MAY ENTER AN ASSEMBLY LOCATION HOLE IN THE UPPER STRUT HOUSING, CAUSING WATER TO COLLECT AT THE MATING SURFACE OF THE STRUT HOUSING PANEL AND THE INNER HOOD LEDGE ASSEMBLY. OVER TIME, THIS SNOW/WATER AND SALT INTRUSION MAY RESULT IN CORROSION OF THE STRUT TOWER HOUSING IN SOME SUBJECT VEHICLES.
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1998 Nissan Pathfinder — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Nissan Pathfinder reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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