1998 Nissan Maxima problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System:alternator/Generator/Regulator (10) · Air Bags:frontal (8) · Tires (6)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Nissan Maxima model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
41 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (74)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Steering 2023-09-21 · NTB08-097L · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
diagnosis of vehicle pull (drift) and/or steering wheel off-center this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Electrical System 2023-06-16 · NTB23-053 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 severe personal injury, do not directly spray silicone-based lubricant or
Electrical System 2023-06-16 · NTB23-049 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
12 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 recommendations are expected to promote uniformity during the connection proc
Electrical System 2023-04-27 · NTB13-107F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
vehicle 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.
Electrical System 2023-04-17 · NTB16-003C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
intelligent 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.
Visibility 2023-02-27 · NTB13-028H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
removing foreign material from the window glass this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Showing the 6 most recent of 74 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.