9 complaints reported

1998 Nissan Altima Visibility

Owner-reported problems and safety issues filed with NHTSA. Review common failures, severity levels, and complaint trends over time.

Reports
9
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0

Complaint Timeline

Chronological view of owner reports

Jul 2010

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR HAD FALLEN DOWN AND BLOCKED THE CONTACTS VIEW. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE SUN VISOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 135000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 147000.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 1998 NISSAN ALTIMA, Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Incident: Jun 2006
Jul 2003

WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTROL ASSEMBLY FELL APART ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. THE ONLY WIPER THAT WORKS IS PASSENGER SIDE NOW. IT WAS SNOWING HARD AND ALMOST CAUSED A ACCIDENT ON I81 IN SYRACUSE. I REMOVED ASSEMBLY AND INSPECTED IT. WHICH LOOKS LIKE THE CAUSE WAS LACK OF GREASE IN THE BALL AND SOCKET JOINT OF CONTROL LINKAGE.*JB

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 1998 NISSAN ALTIMA, Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Incident: Feb 2003
Sep 2001

WINDSHIELD WAS STRUCK BY A ROCK AND CAUSED BITS OF GLASS TO SHATTER ONTO DRIVER AND PASSENGER. DEALER / MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND WERE NOT CONCERNED WITH PROBLEM. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 1998 NISSAN ALTIMA, Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Incident: Aug 2001
Feb 2000

DRIVERS SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER FREEZES UP ALMOST IMMEDIATLEY DURING SNOW. CO-WORKER HAS 1999 ALTIMA AND HAS SAME COMPLAINT. VERY DANGEROUS AS IT IMPAIRES VISION. *AK

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 1998 NISSAN ALTIMA, Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Nov 1999

VISITED DEALER ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS AND DIDN'T GET ANY HELP.TOLD ME THAT'S THE WAY IT IS.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 1998 NISSAN ALTIMA, Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Incident: Jan 1998
Aug 1999

WINDOWS.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 1998 NISSAN ALTIMA, Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Incident: Jan 1998
Jan 1999

SECURITY REMOTE CONTROL FAILED. YH

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 1998 NISSAN ALTIMA, Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Incident: Jan 1998
Jan 1999

WEATHER STRIPPING AND MOOD ROOF FAILED. YH

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 1998 NISSAN ALTIMA, Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Incident: Jan 1997
Apr 1998

WINDOWS RATTLE EXCESSIVELY WHEN FRIVING OVER 35 MPH.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 1998 NISSAN ALTIMA, Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Incident: Jan 1997

Trend Over Time

Complaints by year

Quick Summary

The 1998 Nissan Altima has 9 Visibility complaints on file. Review the timeline above for detailed owner experiences.