1998 Nissan Frontier electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 24 complaints for the 1998 Nissan Frontier, 16% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 24 16% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 110,000 miles 15 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 15 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 110,000 miles, and 20% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the electrical system complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
While driving about 10-15MPH there was a sudden explosion of battery. Battery was in pieces. Dealer could not determine cause of problem.
Vehicle has 98,000 miles on frontier truck speedometer works intermittently or sometimes does not work at all. Inaccurate speed determined by radar speed limit device its off by at least 20 miles per hour recall this vehicle.! A search of NHTSA database indicates many identical problems with this model recall this vehicle so that other owners can get this fixed safety problem and cant pass state smog inspection.
Other problems reported for the 1998 Nissan Frontier
- Tires 25 complaints
- Suspension 19 complaints