1998 Nissan Altima electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 15 complaints for the 1998 Nissan Altima, 11% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 15 11% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 2 fires, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Battery exploded upon start of vehicle. Vehicle shook when battery exploded. Also, battery acid leaked. Consumer got some battery acid in eyes. Consumer was breathing the gas from battery. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated battery was faulty. Battery acid sprayed all over the engine compartment, front body panels, front bumper, and the hood was dented because of the battery failure. *slc
The car was idle at a red light when it shut down completely (engine, radio, lights, etc). It would not start again. I got a jump and it started. The next day it started fine. I let it idle for about 15 minutes and it was okay. I drove it for a few minutes and it died again. I had it towed to a repair shop. None of the diagnostic tests showed anything wrong (battery, alternator, etc. Were okay). They drove it and it did not die again. I took it to a nissan dealer and they cannot find any problems either.
Other problems reported for the 1998 Nissan Altima
- Fuel system 21 complaints
- Air bags 15 complaints