Three problems related to electrical system have been reported for the 1998 Nissan Maxima. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 1998 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that he attempted to activate the air conditioner but it would not start. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic and they stated that the a/c control unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 185,000.
The contact owns a 1998 Nissan Maxima. The contact was driving approximately 30 mph, when the check engine light came on. The contact stated the vehicle was taken for an oil change, figuring that would remedy the vehicle defect, but to no avail. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic and repair. The dealer stated that owner of the vehicle would have to pay for repairs. The contact stated that even though the check engine light was out after repair, the vehicle still defective. The failure mileage was 177,055. The current mileage was 177,106. Updated 5/6/10 updated 07/09/10.
Headlight harness connectors burned out in 3 months causing safety hazard for night driving. I have replaced the right and left harness 6 times and they continue to blow. The replacement harnasses are oem replacement parts and were purchased from the Nissan dealer.