Table 1 shows nine common power train related problems of the 1998 Nissan Frontier. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (one problem). The second most common problem is related to the automatic transmission column shift (one problem).
I have a 98 Frontier which has twice in the last six months inexplicably reved the engine, on it's own, to almost 6000 rpms in conjunction with this is an increase in speed. The first time it happened I had just left a garage from having a tune-up & oil change. Read details...
While driving at 55 mph transfer case locked up, causing the rear end to lock up. Vehicle slid out of control, went off the road into a ditch, and hit a fence. Upon impact, neither air bag deployed. Dealer has been contacted. Read details...
Tl-the contact owns a 1998 Nissan pick up. The contact stated that while trying to put the vehicle in the drive position, from the park position the gear shift became inoperable. The check engine light was illuminated constantly. Read details...