1998 Nissan Maxima Review

1998 Nissan Maxima is a Sedan 4-dr style car measuring 189.40 in length and 55.70 in height. Made in Japan, 1998 Nissan Maxima has 3 trims priced by the manufacturer at 21,499 with just total of 6 recalls in the past 1998 Nissan Maxima. It’s seating 5 people with 4 doors and a rank size of 18.50 gallon. The engine is 3.0L V6 DOHC 24V and uses 21 - 22 of gasoline in the city and 21 - 22 on highways.

Make: Nissan
Model: Maxima
Trims Available: 3
Location: JAPAN
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Engine: 3.0L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Driveline: FWD
Seats: 5
MSRP: $21,499 USD
MPG: 21 - 22 City / 27 - 28 HWY
Tires: 205/65R15
Tank Size: 19 gallon

Nissan Maxima 1998 Trims

1998 Nissan Maxima SE

Engine: 3.0L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 21 - 22 City / 27 - 28 HWY

1998 Nissan Maxima GXE

Engine: 3.0L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 21 - 22 City / 27 - 28 HWY

1998 Nissan Maxima GLE

Engine: 3.0L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 21 City / 28 HWY

Vin Numbers

  • JN1CA21A9WM806646
  • JN1CA21D3WM913153
  • JN1CA21D9WM918955
  • JN1CA21A0WM800847
  • JN1CA21A2WM805368
  • JN1CA21A4WM800849
  • JN1CA21A4WM802651
  • JN1CA21D0WM903115
  • JN1CA21D0WM926068
  • JN1CA21D0WM927625
  • JN1CA21D1WM917508
  • JN1CA21D1WM933076
  • JN1CA21D2WM917811
  • JN1CA21D2WM920904
  • JN1CA21D4WM913291
  • JN1CA21D4WM916370
  • JN1CA21D5WM915146
  • JN1CA21D7WM914502
  • JN1CA21D9WM903551
  • JN1CA21D9WM921127
  • JN1CA21D7WM933292
  • JN1CA21D7WM932806
  • JN1CA21D2WM917310
  • JN1CA21D6WM909856
  • JN1CA21D9WM905414
  • JN1CA21D3WM917784

Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

overall
Not Rated
front
Not Rated
rollover
Not Rated
side
Not Rated
* National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

overall
front
rollover
side
* Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Safety & Recalls

Recall 02V171000 started on /Date(1024891200000-0400)/.

Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, ONE OF THE DIODES USED IN THE ALTERNATOR MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED WHEN BUILT. THIS CAN EVENTUALLY RESULT IN FAILURE OF THE DIODE AND AN ELECTRICAL SHORT WHICH COULD MELT THE PLASTIC HOUSING.

Consequence: IF THE COMBUSTIBLE GAS EMITTED BY THE MELTING PLASTIC DOES NOT DISPERSE DUE TO AIR FLOW THROUGH THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, IT COULD IGNITE AND IN TURN IGNITE THE FAN GUIDE IN THE ALTERNATOR.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 29, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261 OR INFINITI AT 1-800-662-6200.

Recall 06E026000 started on /Date(1143090000000-0500)/.

Summary: CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.

Recall 06E049000 started on /Date(1148443200000-0400)/.

Summary: CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.

Recall 08E050000 started on /Date(1218427200000-0400)/.

Summary: K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.

Recall 09E012000 started on /Date(1239076800000-0400)/.

Summary: SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

Recall 09E025000 started on /Date(1242014400000-0400)/.

Summary: DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.

FAQ

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With various efficient powertrains, one of the benefits of the 1998 Nissan Maxima is its excellent fuel economy. 1998 Nissan Maxima has a 3.0L V6 DOHC 24V engine and It gets 21 - 22/27 - 28 mpg city/highway.

There are 6 recalls recorded in our database for 1998 Nissan Maxima that’s on average above the average number of recalls per car in our database.

1998 Nissan Maxima can go 388.5 miles in the city and 499.5 on the highways.

1998 Nissan Maxima is made in Japan between 1985 to 2022.

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1
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5
1
3.0L V6 DOHC 24V

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$21,499 - $26,899
21 - 22 City / 27 - 28 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
3.0L V6 DOHC 24V

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$21,499 - $26,899
21 - 22 City / 27 - 28 HWY
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5
1
3.0L V6 DOHC 24V

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$21,499 - $26,899
21 - 22 City / 27 - 28 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
3.0L V6 DOHC 24V

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$21,499 - $26,899
21 - 22 City / 27 - 28 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
3.0L V6 DOHC 24V

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