1998 NISSAN MAXIMA Suspension Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Suspension Issues in the 1998 NISSAN MAXIMA
3 suspension complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 NISSAN MAXIMA. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
3
Complaints
0
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Suspension Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT STRUCK A POTHOLE WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH. THE POTHOLE CAUSED HIS VEHICLE TO BECOME OUT OF ALIGNMENT AND RESULTED IN A BENT CV JOINT AXLE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT YET BEEN INSPECTED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 144,000.
DT: THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE ALTERNATOR, HOWEVER, NISSAN STATED THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. THE CONSUMER STARTED THE VEHICLE AND COULD HEAR A SOUND AND VIEWED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONSUMER OPENED THE HOOD AND SAW FIRE IN MIDDLE OF THE ALTERNATOR. THIS HAPPENED ON AUGUST 15, 2005. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONSUMER KEPT THE BAD ALTERNATOR. *AK RECALL CAMPAIGN# 02V171000. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE ALTERNATOR. THERE WAS ALSO A VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. *SC
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STEERING PULL TO RIGHT ALL THE TIME. AFTER FOUR ALIGNMENTS, MANY TIRE ROTATIONS AND WHEEL BALANCING, AND NEW TIRES THE CAR CONTINUES TO PULL TO THE RIGHT . PULLS BOTH AT LOW AND HIGH SPEEDS.
Other 1998 NISSAN MAXIMA Problem Areas
Air Bags
11 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
11 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
8 complaints
Electrical System
7 complaints
Tires
7 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
5 complaints
Unknown Or Other
5 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
4 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
4 complaints
Structureframe And Members
4 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
3 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
3 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
3 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
3 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
2 complaints
Engine
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
2 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
2 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
2 complaints
Structure
2 complaints
Structurebody
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
2 complaints
Child Seat
1 complaint
Child Seatmaterialpadding
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
1 complaint
Fuel System Other
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
1 complaint
Parking Brakeconventional
1 complaint
Power Train
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Seat Beltsrearother
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulic
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
1 complaint
Suspensionfront
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontspringsair Suspension System
1 complaint
Suspensionmultiple Axle
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint