1998 Nissan Maxima airbags problems
The 1998 Nissan Maxima has 27 airbags complaints filed with NHTSA — 20% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
27
Airbags complaints
20%
Share of year
8
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Airbags complaints by year
What owners report
“WAS DRIVING A (BOUGHT NEW) 1998 NISSAN MAXIMA WITH OPTIONAL SIDE AIR BAGS ON LEATHER SEATS IN APR 2003. THE SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AFTER A SIDE IMPACT FROM LEFT TO RIGHT ON FRONT BUMPER AND LEFT FRONT WHEEL. THE CAR WAS TOTALED BY ACCIDENT. I SUFFER FROM NECK INJURY FROM HITTING THE DRIVER…”
Common questions
How many airbags complaints does the 1998 Nissan Maxima have?
NHTSA has 27 complaints about the 1998 Nissan Maxima airbags — 20% 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.