One problem related to brake light switch has been reported for the 1998 Nissan Maxima. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 1998 Nissan Maxima. The rear tail lights stay on continually, when she turns on the headlights the third brake light turns on and stays on, which made her vehicle appear as though it was stopping. During day light hours when she presses the brake the side lights turn on and the radio light dims. The current mileage was 138,000, and the failure mileage was 130,000. The purchase date was not available.