1998 Nissan Altima engine and engine cooling problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1998 Nissan Altima — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Dec 15, 2006
“1998 nissan altima developed problems with the check engine light illuminated, problems with the gas tank, and the oxygen sensor needed to be replaced.*mr when the consumer attempted to fill the tank, gas would spill out. *jb”
filed Aug 29, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Altima years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Altima | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 Altima | 4 | 2% |
| 2019 Altima | 8 | 4% |
| 2017 Altima | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 Altima | 3 | 0% |
| 2013 Altima | 8 | 0% |
| 2012 Altima | 4 | 1% |
| 2011 Altima | 6 | 2% |
| 2010 Altima | 4 | 1% |
| 2009 Altima | 10 | 1% |
| 2008 Altima | 21 | 2% |
| 2007 Altima | 44 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Nissan Altima
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.