1998 Nissan Altima service brakes, hydraulic problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1998 Nissan Altima — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“1. Was driving south on hwy 101 in california at 60 mph. 2. Brakes failed to slow car down, only released an odor as the pads appeared to be smoldering. Accelerator appeared to be frozen and for a couple minutes actually accelerated. 3. Applied brakes repeatedly, pulled on hand brake, pressed on…”
filed Nov 13, 2009
“Power locks go on and off repeatedly, making all kinds of racket and buzzing sounds, even when car is turned off!! Have to play with key and locks to get into the car... Fuel door opens on own repeatedly, won't stay shut. Brakes make a deep growling sound when gently pressing the brake pedal. Car…”
filed Oct 23, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Altima years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Altima | 1 | 3% |
| 2022 Altima | 1 | 3% |
| 2021 Altima | 2 | 3% |
| 2020 Altima | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 Altima | 2 | 0% |
| 2013 Altima | 4 | 0% |
| 2012 Altima | 3 | 1% |
| 2011 Altima | 4 | 2% |
| 2010 Altima | 4 | 1% |
| 2009 Altima | 14 | 1% |
| 2008 Altima | 57 | 6% |
| 2007 Altima | 57 | 12% |
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.