1998 Nissan Altima Body & Structure Problems
5 owner-reported body & structure complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (5)
Your car's lower radiator support bracket rusted through completely, causing the radiator to sag and damage the coolant and air conditioning lines. This required replacing the support bracket, related brackets, and repairing the A/C system. The fix involves replacing the rusted support bracket and any damaged cooling and A/C components.
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SUNVISOR OFTEN FALLS OUT OF THE BRACKET AND FALLS ONTO MY FOREARMS WITHOUT WARNING WHILE I'M DRIVING. NUMEROUS TIMES HAVING BEEN STARTLED BY THIS OCCURRENCE; I'VE REACTED BY JERKING THE WHEEL. IT'S AN ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN.*AK
DOORS LOCK ON THEIR OWN. ALSO, WHEN UNLOCK INGDOORS ON INSIDE OF VEHICLE THEY AUTOMATICALLY LOCK BACK UP. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER GAVE CONSUMER A TSB ON VEHICLE CONCERNING DOOR LOCKS BEING DEFECTIVE.*AK
AFTER VEHICLE IS STARTED THE POWER LOCKS ACTIVATE ON THEIR OWN. IF CONSUMER STEPS AWAY FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE STARTING IT, LOCKS WILL ACTIVATE. SOMETIMES WHILE DRIVING THEY ACTIVATE, AND THE ALARM GOES OFF. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK
DOOR LOCK FAILED. YH