Steering Related Problems of the 1998 Nissan Maxima

Table 1 shows two common steering related problems of the 1998 Nissan Maxima. The number one most common problem is related to the steering rack and pinion (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering wheel (two problems).

Table 1. Steering related problems of Nissan Maxima

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Steering Rack And Pinion problems	2
Steering Wheel problems	2

Recently reported Steering problems of the 1998 Nissan Maxima

The Steering Rack And Pinion problem

While driving rack and pinion steering was leaking onto engine. This caused a burning odor inside vehicle. Have taken to dealership, and was informed by mechanic that problem of rack and pinion leakage existed, but was not repairable. Read details...

The Steering Wheel problem

Occurs 90% of time and most often after car has been driven 10 miles or so. No safety defect enumerated. Read details...

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