1998 NISSAN ALTIMA Engine And Engine Coolingengine Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Engine And Engine Coolingengine Issues in the 1998 NISSAN ALTIMA
3 engine and engine coolingengine complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 NISSAN ALTIMA. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Engine And Engine Coolingengine Complaints
DURING CROSS-COUNTRY TRIP, VEHICLE BEGAN EMITTING METALLIC WHINING NOISE AND CLICKING IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT, NOT AUDIBLE FROM PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. WHEN I RETURNED HOME, I PERFORMED REGULAR TUNE-UP MAINTENANCE, CHECKED MY VALVE CLEARANCES AND TIMING ADJUSTMENTS. SHORTLY AFTER I STARTED MY VEHICLE AGAIN, MY LOWER TIMING CHAIN SNAPPED. AFTER A LENGTHY DISASSEMBLY, I DISCOVERED THAT A PIECE OF BLACK PLASTIC FROM A CHAIN GUIDE HAD BROKEN AWAY AND FUSED WITH THE CHAIN, CAUSING IT TO SEIZE AND BREAK. ALSO, THE LOWER CHAIN TENSIONER HAD BEEN COMPLETELY EATEN THROUGH BY THE CHAIN (NOT AS A RESULT OF POOR SERVICING; I CHANGED MY OIL EVERY 3000 MILES AND CHECKED/TOPPED IT OFF EVERY 2 WEEKS) THE INCIDENT CAUSED $600 IN PARTS DAMAGE, AND COULD EASILY HAVE COST $1500 IN LABOR AT A MECHANIC OR DEALERSHIP. THE CHAIN BREAKAGE DESTROYED MY OIL PUMP, CRANKSHAFT SPROCKET, LOWER CHAIN COVER, LOWER CHAIN TENSIONER, GUIDE (BEYOND ORIGINAL BREAKAGE)...
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BRACKET BOLT IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS MISSING. YH
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PISTON FAILED. MJS
Other 1998 NISSAN ALTIMA Problem Areas
Air Bagsfrontal
9 complaints
Tires
7 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
5 complaints
Air Bags
4 complaints
Electrical System
4 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
4 complaints
Structurebodydoor
4 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
3 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs
3 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
3 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
2 complaints
Electrical Systemhorn
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
2 complaints
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
2 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
2 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assembly
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
2 complaints
Structureframe And Members
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
2 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module
1 complaint
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
1 complaint
Child Seathandle Infant
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Cooling
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
1 complaint
Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingfog Lights
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestorage
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblymounting
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherfuel Injection System
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkages
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
1 complaint
Power Train
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
1 complaint
Seat Beltsrearother
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
1 complaint
Service Brakes
1 complaint
Service Brakes Electric
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum
1 complaint
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
1 complaint
Steeringlinkages
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm
1 complaint
Structurebody
1 complaint
Suspensionfront
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar
1 complaint
Suspensionrearshock Absorber
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages
1 complaint
Visibilitywiper
1 complaint
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
1 complaint