1998 Nissan Frontier engine and engine cooling problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1998 Nissan Frontier — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 1995 Nissan Frontier XE. The contact stated upon opening the hood to check the engine oil level at the fuel station, the radiator blew out and propelled a hot anti-freeze that burned his upper body. The contact was transported to the hospital with the assistance of a friend. The…”
filed Mar 14, 2023
“While driving exhaust manifold/catalytic converter assembly failed. Contacted the dearler. However, the dealer will not cooperate with the consumer. *ak *nm”
filed Dec 30, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Frontier years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Frontier | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 Frontier | 2 | 3% |
| 2010 Frontier | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 Frontier | 9 | 7% |
| 2007 Frontier | 62 | 12% |
| 2006 Frontier | 74 | 12% |
| 2005 Frontier | 106 | 20% |
| 2004 Frontier | 3 | 5% |
| 2003 Frontier | 4 | 5% |
| 2002 Frontier | 11 | 9% |
| 2001 Frontier | 22 | 16% |
| 2000 Frontier | 9 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Nissan Frontier
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.