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1998 Nissan Frontier recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1998 Nissan Frontier. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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1998 Nissan Frontier recalls, newest first

May 11, 2009NHTSA 09E02500042,540 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting › Headlights

  • Aftermarket equipment: applies only if this part was installed
Summary
Dope, Inc. Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
Consequence
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dope, Inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on July 28, 2009. Owners may contact dope, Inc. At 1-626-272-1798.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 7, 2009NHTSA 09E01200016,270 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting

  • Aftermarket equipment: applies only if this part was installed
Summary
Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
Consequence
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on may 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 23, 2006NHTSA 06E02600061,944 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting

  • Aftermarket equipment: applies only if this part was installed
Summary
Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Remedy
Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. The recall began on April 3, 2006. Owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 25, 1998NHTSA 98V06500020,000 vehicles potentially affected

Seat belts › Front › Webbing

Summary
Vehicle description: light duty passenger trucks equipped with bucket seats. In certain frontal crashes, the front seat belt can slip between the seat bottom finisher and the seat back plastic recliner handle where it can be cut by the sharp edge of the metal portion of the recliner lever.
Consequence
If the seat belt is completely severed, it can increase the risk of serious injury to an occupant in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the plastic handle on the end of the seat back reclining lever fwith a different shape handle which will prevent the seat belt from slipping between the handle and the seat.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 25, 1998NHTSA 98V0640003,000 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (prndl)

Summary
Vehicle description: light duty passenger trucks equipped with automatic transmissions. A securing pin inside the automatic transmission control device assembly can come loose allowing the shift lever to be inadvertently moved out of the park position with the key in the ignition.
Consequence
This could result in a crash if the parking brake is not engaged.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the automatic transmission control device assembly and replace it if necessary.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 129 complaints about the 1998 Nissan Frontier with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
12
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
11
Deaths reported
0

Most complained-about components

  1. Electrical system14
  2. Tires13
  3. Tires › Tread/belt9
  4. Air bags › Frontal7
  5. Fuel system7

Other Nissan Frontier years

Other 1998 Nissan models

Most recalled 1998 vehicles

  1. 1998 Honda Accord (19 recalls)
  2. 1998 Ford F-150 (18 recalls)
  3. 1998 Honda Civic (18 recalls)
  4. 1998 Dodge Ram (17 recalls)
  5. 1998 Blue Bird TC2000 (17 recalls)
All of 1998’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 1998 Nissan Frontier have any recalls?
5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: exterior lighting, seat belts, power train. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1998 Nissan Frontier recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Nissan dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1998 Nissan Frontier?
129 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.