| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
1998 Nissan Maxima repairs by problem area
Engine (44%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (11%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)
Other (2%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Other
Chart based on 100 repairs.
1998 Nissan Maxima suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (9%)
$500 - $999 (18%)
$100 - $499 (55%)
< $100 (18%)
Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
1998 Nissan Maxima
Engine not specified
| 201000 mi | Steering wheel rattling when car's above 70mph, car drifts to the right due to alignment/tire/axle problems. |
1998 Nissan Maxima 4-door
6-cylinder manual 2WD
| 108000 mi US $900 |
Replaced front right and left ball joints and bearings and sway bar links, rear brakes, bled and replaced all brake fluid. |
| 111500 mi US $360 |
Rear shock rusted and could no longer support spring. Mounting ripped and no longer supported the weight of the car. |
| 112000 mi | LF Wheel bearing was replaced for the third time, 2nd time by dealer. Under warranty |
1998 Nissan Maxima 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 173000 mi US $425 |
Rear struts finally gave out. The car was hopping all over the road. Could not drive safely over 55. Rear struts replaced and the car drives straight and true and smoothly down the road. |
| 180000 mi US $700 |
Replaced front struts. |
| 198800 mi US $300 |
Front left wheel bearing and hub was replaced. |
| 63000 mi US $350 |
Front suspension joints rusted. Replaced. |
| 139000 mi US $400 |
Replaced front axles. |
| 175000 mi US $1900 |
Rack and pinion replaced. |
| 210000 mi US $300 |
Replaced rear struts |
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