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1998 Nissan Altima Overview

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Trims

GLE
27 national listings
Avg. Price: $3,709
GXE
37 national listings
Avg. Price: $4,129
SE
17 national listings
Avg. Price: $3,234
XE
16 national listings
Avg. Price: $3,873

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3.95 stars

Based on 14 reviews

Great Car, No Real Downfalls by Dean
 — I love the 1998 Nissan Altima! When built, it had the most powerful engine in it's class, and you can definitely tell that when you drive it... except when you run the air conditioner. :-P Braking ... Read More
Love It by portricheyracer
 — nothing bad i can say about this car i love it. its been a great first car the only reason for wanting to get rid of it is its not my style. ive had for about 3 weeks and its a blast to drive! and not... Read More
White Nissan Altima by Derek
 — Originally a California car. Car never let me down. Had to replace a leaking valve cover gasket (existing problem) then right before I sold it, it needed new brakes and it needed the alternator rebuil... Read More

1998 Nissan Altima Overview

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1998 Nissan Altima

The Nissan Altima was all new for the 1998 model year. It was drastically restyled, featuring a longer, leaner look compared to the previous rounded appearance. The suspension and drive train were revised, and passengers got more legroom in the back. By this point, the Altima was Nissan's number one vehicle.

The 1998 Altima came in four trim levels: the base XE, the midrange GXE, the sporty SE, and the luxurious GLE. The GXE was the most popular model, and the GLE came standard with leather seating and a power driver's seat. All Altimas in the lineup shared a 2.4 liter, 150 horsepower four cylinder engine. Fuel economy is 21/29 mpg.

Drivers like the 1998 Nissan Altima because it is a good value. They say it gets good gas mileage, has plenty of available amenities, and have a surprising amount of power for a four cylinder. Some drivers find the seats to be uncomfortable, and the Altima's new look is often criticized.

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Gas Mileage (highway) 28 24 28
Horsepower 150 190 135
Crash Test Rating 3 4 4
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) 14.0 14.1
Front Leg Room (inches) 42.0 43.9 42.1

Nissan Altima Questions

Shelley372
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I Have A1998 Altima. The Service Engine Light Came On. Had It Diagnosed And...

154 views with 2 answers (last answer 4 months ago)
jtakesh
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Intake Manifold Gasket Leak

I recently took my 1998 Nissan Altima to get a diagnostic on why it idles rough or pulses, it came out that I have an intake manifold gasket leak and some vaccume line leaks going to the intake manifo...

379 views with 1 answer (last answer 6 months ago)
jtakesh
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1998 Nissan Altima, Trouble Code P0171, Ongoing Problem

As before the P0171 code keeps popping up, I changed the front Oxygen Sensor, Air Mass Mater, fuel filter & finally found the PCV valve, when I changed the PCV Valve the car ran much better and the co...

227 views with 3 answers (last answer 6 months ago)
jtakesh
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!998 Nissan Altima 2.4 L. 4 Cyl.

Does a 1998 Altima 2.4 L. 4 cyl. engine have a "PVC" valve, looked all over the engine and can't find it, book says it's located under the intake manifold screwed into the oil seperator. got underneat...

93 views with 1 answer (last answer 7 months ago)
jtakesh
25

Code Po171, Mulitible Possiblities For Repair

1998 altima, When car heats up has rough idle, engine light comes on and off, code PO171 comes up, says it can be oxygen sensor, fuel pump, fuel pressure regulator, air mass meter, leaky air intake, f...

262 views with 2 answers (last answer 7 months ago)