Three problems related to battery have been reported for the 1998 Nissan Frontier. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Battery exploded when vehicle ignition was started.
I turned the key to start the truck. The engine turned over twice and then the battery exploded like a bomb. Body damage to the hood of the vehicle occured as well as damage to all the engine compartment components as a result of being sprayed by corrosive sulfuric battery acid.
While driving about 10-15mph there was a sudden explosion of battery. Battery was in pieces. Dealer could not determine cause of problem.