1998 Nissan Altima fuel system problems
The 1998 Nissan Altima has 21 fuel system complaints filed with NHTSA — 15% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
21
Fuel System complaints
15%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Fuel System complaints by year
What owners report
“VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AFTER IT HAD BEEN PARKED FOR MORE THAN 8 HOURS. OWNER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND NOTHING WAS DONE. *AK”
Common questions
How many fuel system complaints does the 1998 Nissan Altima have?
NHTSA has 21 complaints about the 1998 Nissan Altima fuel system — 15% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.