1998 Nissan Maxima service bulletins & manufacturer communications
74 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 1998 Nissan Maxima. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 74
- DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this …NTB08-097L · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Sep 21, 2023
- SILICONE-BASED LUBRICANT OR GREASE CAN DAMAGE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS SERVICE INFORMATION Do not apply Silicone-based lubricants or grease to, or around, any interior electrical comp…NTB23-053 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 16, 2023
- 12 VOLT BATTERY TESTING FOR IN-SERVICE VEHICLES SERVICE INFORMATION The following Service Information lists NNA procedural recommendations for establishing good connections while p…NTB23-049 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 16, 2023
- VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bul…NTB13-107F · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 27, 2023
- INTELLIGENT KEY REPLACEMENT OR SWAPPING BETWEEN VEHICLES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.NTB16-003C · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 17, 2023
- REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.NTB13-028H · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Feb 27, 2023
- WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.NTB09-081J · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Feb 27, 2023
- WHEEL BEARING COLLISION DAMAGE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.NTB10-126C · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued Feb 22, 2023
- DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this …NTB08-097K · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Feb 22, 2023
- STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.NTB99-001F · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Dec 7, 2021
- STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.NTB99-001e · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Feb 12, 2021
- VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN MAXIMA POWER STEERING RETURN HOSE LEAKS Service Campaign ID # P8140 is no longer active. ï · Repair orders opened after this bulletinâ s published date a…NTB98-067a · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Aug 6, 2020
- SERVICE INFORMATION Changes or modifications to the front seat assembly trim materials may affect the proper operation of the Front Seat-Mounted Side-Impact Supplemental Air Bags a…NTB00042D · Technical service bulletin · Back Over Prevention · issued Jan 16, 2015
- SERVICE INFORMATION Information necessary to service the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) safely is included in the "RESTRAINTS" section of the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) f…NTB08055C · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Jan 27, 2014
- Nissan: srs precautions during service;improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the srs, can lead to a serious injury or death caused by unintentional …NTB-08-055-A · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Jan 27, 2014
- Nissan Original Equipment or Genuine Accessory Alloy wheels, along with their finish coating (clear, chrome, titanium, etc.), are specifically developed to achieve Nissan design an…NTB92123D · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 27, 2013
- If YOU CONFIRM: A vehicle needs to have the brake rotors resurfaced (front or rear). ACTION: Use the ProCut PFM Series on-car brake lathe to perform brake rotor resurfacing and fol…NTB04094A · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued Jul 23, 2013
- SERVICE INFORMATION - This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item listed,…NTB00033E · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued Jul 23, 2013
- As part of an enhanced emissions test for Inspection & Maintenance (I/M), some States may require the System Readiness Test (SRT) status be checked. - The SRT is used to indicate w…NTB98018G · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 7, 2013
- Nissan: lock/unlock request button on outside handle does not respond. *jsNTB-13-038 · Technical service bulletin · Latches/locks/linkages · issued Apr 3, 2013
- SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin provides information to identify: - A leaking strut or a shock absorber that qualifies for replacement under warranty. - A strut or shock absorber…NTB99001A · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Mar 19, 2013
- Nissan: tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) warning light on/flashing. No models or model years listed. *pe updated on 08-11-2011. *kbNTB-09-101 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Sep 30, 2010
- Nissan: vent control valve replacement. When replacing the evap canister vent control valve for reason: use the one listed on page 2; for vent control valve replacement procedure, …NTB-09-129 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 13, 2010
- Nissan: the 12 volt battery is an important part of the vehicle electrical system and is required to stay connected when the engine is running. To prevent damage to vehicle electro…NTB-09-030 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 6, 2009
- Front seat belt latch plate retaining button missing. *tt99022 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Oct 28, 2005
- Nissan integrated homelink transmitter system used to activate most electronic garage doors and securty gates. Various models including the 2004 pathfinder armada. *ttNTB99067A · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Nov 7, 2003
- Front seat belt latch plate retaining button missing. *ttNTB99022C · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Aug 5, 2003
- Subject regarding revised throttle position sensor (tps) adjustment procedure. *ttNTB99053B · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Jan 22, 2002
- Information on nissan revised tps adjustment procdure. *slcNTB99053B · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jan 22, 2002
- Information on valve shim lifter set.*jbNTB01063 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Sep 12, 2001
- Subject regarding revised maintenance procedures. *slcNTB01057 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Aug 31, 2001
- Subject pertaining to revised maintenance procedures.*jbNTB01057 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Aug 31, 2001
- Service information regarding inner tie rod wrenches. *sbNTB01044 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jun 19, 2001
- Seat belt latch plate retaining button missing. *ttNTB99022B · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued May 2, 2001
- Information regarding essential tool: throttle position sensor test connector. *slcNTB01023 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Apr 25, 2001
- On applied vehicles, the power audio antenna is inoperative, the antenna assembly circuit board may be corroded due to improper water drainage. *ttNTB00079 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 29, 2000
- Vehicles built before jn1ca31d1yt746029 may exhibit a engine timing chain noise. *ttNTB00054 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 19, 2000
- Some vehicles with automatic transmission may exhibit a situation where the shift handle is hard to move or operate. This problem may be worse during hot weather. *ttNTB99014A · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 19, 2000
- Some vehicle may exhibit a groan or humming noise from the rear of the vehicle after releasing the brake pedal and moving forward slowly at approximately 5 mph (8 mph). *ttNTB99031B · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued May 31, 2000
- Information regarding keyless remote entry programming. *ttNTB99-036A · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued May 10, 2000
- Some vehicles may exhibit the srs light flashing, with self diagnosis indicating either side module lh [open] (code da) or side module rh [open] (code 7a). *ttNTB00043 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued May 9, 2000
- Subject regarding modifications to and / or tampering with the supplemental side air bag system. *ttNTB00042 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued May 5, 2000
- Concerns with the truck lid popping open. *ttNTB00015 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Feb 10, 2000
- Some customers may indicate that a light ticking or humming noise can be heard coming from the blower motor of an applied vehicle when the motor is run at low fan speeds. *ttNTB99017A · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 10, 2000
- This bulletins states that the second sash guide was deleted from the service part seat belt assembly, however; deletion of the second sash guide does not affect the operation of t…NTB99082 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Nov 29, 1999
- Some vehicles may exhibit a srs light flashing, and side module lh / rh (open) or code da / 7a. *ttNTB98070A · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Sep 29, 1999
- Nissan integrated homelink transmitter system used to activate most electronic garage doors and securty gates. *ttNTB99067 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Sep 21, 1999
- Subject regarding egi harness wire breakage diagnosis and repair procedure. *ttNTB98008B · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 16, 1999
- Concerns with the front seat belt latch plate stopper button missing. *ttNTB99022A · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Aug 26, 1999
- Some vehicles with an automatic transmission may exhibit a hesitation or throttle shock after the accelerator is gently applied and then released. *ttNTB9811A · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 18, 1999
- Information regarding automatic transaxle output gear whine (60 - 70 mph). *ttNTB99030A · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 18, 1999
- Key value brake pad service information. *ttNTB99005A · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Jun 17, 1999
- Vehicles may exhibit a groan or humming noise from rear after releasing brake pedal. *ttNTB99031A · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued May 17, 1999
- Information regarding keyless remote entry programming. *ttNTB99036 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued May 10, 1999
- Some vehicles may exhibit a whine noise when the vehicle is driven between 60 and 70 mph, in third and fourth gear. *ttNTB99030 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 1, 1999
- Exhibiting rear brake groan / humming noise after releasing brake pedal. *ttNTB99031 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued May 1, 1999
- Repair procedures for vehicles exhibitng wind noise. *ttNTB99024 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Apr 15, 1999
- Service manual procedure change for rear oxygen sensor dtc(s) p0137, p0138, p0139, p0140, p0141 and three-way catalyst dtc p0420. *ttNTB99019 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 15, 1999
- Subject regarding missing front seat belt latch plate retaining button. *ttNTB99022 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Apr 15, 1999
- Service information on key value brake pads. *ttNTB99005 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Mar 1, 1999
- Vehicles with an automatic transmission exhibits a hesitation or throttle shock after the accelerator is gently applied and then released. *ttNTB98111 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Jan 15, 1999
- Experiencing front spring rattle/ buzz noise. *ycNTB98101 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Dec 1, 1998
- Conditions with left rear door doesn't unlock with remote. *ycNTB9100 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Dec 1, 1998
- Various information exhibiting interior squeaks and rattles while driving. *ycNTB98097 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Dec 1, 1998
- Vehicles exhibiting steering pull and / or drift when driven at highway speeds. *ycNTB98081 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Oct 15, 1998
- Some owners may comment that the driver's or passenger's power seat does not move forward or backward. *ttNTB98080 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Oct 1, 1998
- Service procedures for console lid repair. *ycNTB98076 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Sep 15, 1998
- Air bag light flashing. YdNTB98070 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Aug 15, 1998
- Condition with (mil) malfunction indicator lamp on with rear oxygen sensor dtc p0137 ( minimum voltage monitoring ) ( rear h02s ) stored in the ecm. *ycNTB98053 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 1, 1998
- Experiencing spark knock during engine start. *ycNTB98050 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 15, 1998
- Vehicles exhibiting a mil 'on' with one or more of the below dtcs stored, the cause may be insect nest(s) in the evaporative ( evap ) emission control system. *ycNTB98029A · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 15, 1998
- Information regarding security system false alarms. *ycNTB98054 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Jun 15, 1998
- Exhibiting a steady rattle noise from the front dash area. *ycNTB98023 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Apr 15, 1998
- Some vehicles may display a malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code 1335 due to harness contact with power steering pulley. *ttNTB98003 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jan 21, 1998