Model Year Problem Record

Nissan Frontier 1998 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 1998 Nissan Frontier: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

129Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints

2Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls

0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations

14Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Tires23

Engine11

Fuel and Propulsion System7

Vehicle Speed Control3

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Electrical System24 complaints

24 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires23 complaints

23 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension19 complaints

19 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train9 complaints

9 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 98V064000.

Seat Belts8 complaints

8 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 98V065000.

Fuel and Propulsion System7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

98V064000Reported March 25, 1998 - 3,000 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on March 25, 1998. The campaign covers an estimated 3,000 vehicles across all affected models.

98V065000Reported March 25, 1998 - 20,000 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on March 25, 1998. The campaign covers an estimated 20,000 vehicles across all affected models.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

199814

199926

200023

200111

20028

20034

20043

20055

20061

20077

20083

20092

20103

20112

20122

20143

20155

20162

20171

20182

20221

20231

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.