The 1998 Nissan Frontier has 135 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 5 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are tires and electrical system. Owners most often flag *smod (strawberry milkshake of death) - coolant contamination in transmission: catastrophic failure specific to 2005-2010 models with automatic transmissions. frequency: very frequent for that generation.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 1998 Nissan Frontier vehicles (US, public record).
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Sentiment is bifurcated by generation and is generally positive for well-maintained, post-2010 models. The Frontier is widely praised for its value proposition, offering a capable, reliable truck at a significantly lower purchase price than its primary competi
Owner insights cover all generations of the Frontier.
Used Frontier listings typically run $35,255–$39,740 across 2025 to 2026 model years.