Power Train Related Problems of the 1998 Nissan Maxima

Table 1 shows four common power train related problems of the 1998 Nissan Maxima. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission torque converter (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (two problems).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Nissan Maxima


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 1998 Nissan Maxima

The Automatic Transmission Torque Converter problem

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The Automatic Transmission problem

Following conditions, as described in service bulletins database, exist in owned automobile; have reported to dealership; were dismissed as "could not detect" or "no remedy available"; conditions are as reported in service bulletins ec98032a, ntb99030 and ntb99024; NHTSA item   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Cooler problem

After putting the car in reverse the transmission fluid drained from the back end and the the car accelerated forward I hit a building. There is over $8000. 00 damages to the car and the dealer refuses to total the vehicle and replace the vehicle for me.   Read details...


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