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#BS-1998-NISFRO-2FC8

1998 Nissan Frontier

Based on reports from 146 owners and 5 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
146
Crashes
14
Fires
0
Recalls
5
TSBs
65
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 146 complaints, 14 crashes, 0 fires, and 5 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

instrument cluster erratic

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
2

speedometer gauge is not working properly

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
3

sudden unintended acceleration

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Wheels & TiresHIGH

15 owners reported wheels & tires issues — failures commonly reported around 110K miles.

!Inspect the ElectricalMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

1
0–30K
6
30–60K
4
60–90K
10
90–120K
6
120–150K
8
150K+

Peak failure range: 90–120K miles (10 reports) • Median: 110K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Wheels & Tires (15 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Wheels & Tires15 (10%)
Electrical14 (10%)
Tires:tread/belt9 (6%)
Suspension7 (5%)
Air Bags:frontal7 (5%)
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel6 (4%)
Suspension:front:springs:torsion Bar4 (3%)
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery4 (3%)

1998 Nissan Frontier: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Wheels & Tires Issues

Wheels & Tires complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 1998 Nissan Frontier, with 15 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 110,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 110K-mile mark.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 1998 Nissan Frontier, with 14 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Tires:tread/belt Issues

Tires:tread/belt complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 1998 Nissan Frontier, with 9 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to tires:tread/belt-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Suspension Issues

Suspension complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 1998 Nissan Frontier, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to suspension-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1998 Nissan Frontier. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (5 recalls)

06E026000Apr 2006

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

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.

09E012000May 2009

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

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.

09E025000Jul 2009

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

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.

98V064000Apr 1998

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PASSENGER TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. A SECURING PIN INSIDE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CONTROL DEVICE ASSEMBLY CAN COME LOOSE ALLOWING THE SHIFT LEVER TO BE INADVERTENTLY MOVED OUT OF THE PARK POSITION WITH THE KEY IN THE IGNITION.

98V065000Apr 1998

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PASSENGER TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH BUCKET SEATS. IN CERTAIN FRONTAL CRASHES, THE FRONT SEAT BELT CAN SLIP BETWEEN THE SEAT BOTTOM FINISHER AND THE SEAT BACK PLASTIC RECLINER HANDLE WHERE IT CAN BE CUT BY THE SHARP EDGE OF THE METAL PORTION OF THE RECLINER LEVER.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Nissan Frontier is the 2005 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is transmission.

1998 Nissan Frontier vs. Class Average (Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD)

This vehicle

146

Class avg

373

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical standard pickup trucks 2wd vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 146 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 5 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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1998 Nissan Frontier: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1998 Nissan Frontier?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1998 Nissan Frontier is related to the wheels & tires, with 15 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1998 Nissan Frontier reliable?
The 1998 Nissan Frontier has 146 complaints, 14 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 1998 Nissan Frontier problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1998 Nissan Frontier have any recalls?
Yes, the 1998 Nissan Frontier has 5 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Nissan Frontier problems start?
Based on 35 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 110,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 90–120K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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