Tank Assembly problems of the 1998 Nissan Altima

Five problems related to tank assembly have been reported for the 1998 Nissan Altima. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Tank Assembly problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2005

1998 Nissan Altima developed problems with the check engine light illuminated, problems with the gas tank, and the oxygen sensor needed to be replaced. When the consumer attempted to fill the tank, gas would spill out.

2 Tank Assembly problem

Failure Date: 11/15/2003

Service engine soon light came on due to sensors in gas tank. I was unable to put gas in the tank because it would spit back out. When it was taken in for service I was told that this was a very common problem and that one part alone was $300.

3 Tank Assembly problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2003

I cannot fill gas into my gas tank. The gas tank also splurts out gas whenever this is attempted creating a serious fire hazard.

4 Tank Assembly problem

Failure Date: 09/07/2002

When putting gas in the tank it splashes back out of tank.

5 Tank Assembly problem

Ihave contacted the dealership where my service had been done on all of my complaints and have gotten no satisfaction.




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