1998 Nissan Maxima electrical system problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1998 Nissan Maxima — 21% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 nissan maxima. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph, smoke started to emit from the engine compartment. The vehicle was merged over to the side of the road where the contact noticed the presence of fire coming from the alternator. The contact was…”
filed Nov 5, 2014
“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 nissan maxima. The contact stated that he attempted to activate the air conditioner but it would not start. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic and they stated that the a/c control unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The…”
filed Aug 13, 2013
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, ONE OF THE DIODES USED IN THE ALTERNATOR MAY HAVE BEEN…Campaign 02V171000 · Jun 24, 2002
Related service bulletins
SILICONE-BASED LUBRICANT OR GREASE CAN DAMAGE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS SERVICE INFORMATION Do not apply Silicone-based lubricants or grease to, or around, any interior electrical components. To avoid the risk of death or…
NTB23-053 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 16, 202312 VOLT BATTERY TESTING FOR IN-SERVICE VEHICLES SERVICE INFORMATION The following Service Information lists NNA procedural recommendations for establishing good connections while performing 12V battery testing. These…
NTB23-049 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 16, 2023VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB13-107F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 27, 2023INTELLIGENT KEY REPLACEMENT OR SWAPPING BETWEEN VEHICLES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB16-003C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 17, 2023
Electrical System problems in other Maxima years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Maxima | 2 | 10% |
| 2018 Maxima | 5 | 14% |
| 2017 Maxima | 11 | 11% |
| 2016 Maxima | 31 | 22% |
| 2014 Maxima | 8 | 8% |
| 2013 Maxima | 2 | 3% |
| 2012 Maxima | 20 | 19% |
| 2011 Maxima | 12 | 11% |
| 2010 Maxima | 79 | 29% |
| 2009 Maxima | 79 | 23% |
| 2008 Maxima | 6 | 8% |
| 2007 Maxima | 5 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Nissan Maxima
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.