Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 1998 Altima are official communications between Nissan & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.

    STEERING

    • TSB #NTB08-097L

      Date Announced:
      SEP 21, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10243708

      DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. Read More »

    • TSB #NTB08-097K

      Date Announced:
      FEB 22, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10232652

      DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. Read More »

    • TSB #NTB00033E

      Date Announced:
      JUL 23, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10192216

      SERVICE INFORMATION - This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item listed, if any should occur. Read More »

    • TSB #NTB04094A

      Date Announced:
      JUL 23, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10192217

      If YOU CONFIRM: A vehicle needs to have the brake rotors resurfaced (front or rear). ACTION: Use the ProCut PFM Series on-car brake lathe to perform brake rotor resurfacing and follow the tips listed in this bulletin. Read More »

    SUSPENSION

    • TSB #NTB99-001F

      Date Announced:
      DEC 07, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10206391

      STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. Read More »

    • TSB #NTB99-001e

      Date Announced:
      FEB 12, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10188377

      STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. Read More »

    • TSB #NTB00033E

      Date Announced:
      JUL 23, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10192216

      SERVICE INFORMATION - This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item listed, if any should occur. Read More »

    • TSB #NTB99001A

      Date Announced:
      MAR 19, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10192145

      SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin provides information to identify: - A leaking strut or a shock absorber that qualifies for replacement under warranty. Read More »

    BRAKES (PWS)

    • TSB #NTB00033E

      Date Announced:
      JUL 23, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10192216

      SERVICE INFORMATION - This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item listed, if any should occur. Read More »

    • TSB #NTB04094A

      Date Announced:
      JUL 23, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10192217

      If YOU CONFIRM: A vehicle needs to have the brake rotors resurfaced (front or rear). ACTION: Use the ProCut PFM Series on-car brake lathe to perform brake rotor resurfacing and follow the tips listed in this bulletin. Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

    • TSB #NTB00047

      Date Announced:
      MAY 24, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #613464

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION OR BRAKE PEDAL PULSATION WHEN BRAKING, CONSIDERED AS BRAKE JUDDER. *TT Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    • TSB #NTB98055

      Date Announced:
      JUL 15, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #603251

      SOME VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 1N4DL01D0WC150648 MAY EXHIBIT EXCESSIVE TIMING CHAIN NOISE. *YC Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

    • TSB #NTB99019

      Date Announced:
      APR 15, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #604788

      SERVICE MANUAL PROCEDURE CHANGE FOR REAR OXYGEN SENSOR DTC(S) P0137, P0138, P0139, P0140, P0141 AND THREE-WAY CATALYST DTC P0420. *TT Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #NTB23-053

      Date Announced:
      JUN 16, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10239062

      SILICONE-BASED LUBRICANT OR GREASE CAN DAMAGE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS SERVICE INFORMATION Do not apply Silicone-based lubricants or grease to, or around, any interior electrical components. Read More »

    • TSB #NTB23-049

      Date Announced:
      JUN 16, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10239060

      12 VOLT BATTERY TESTING FOR IN-SERVICE VEHICLES SERVICE INFORMATION The following Service Information lists NNA procedural recommendations for establishing good connections while performing 12V battery testing. Read More »

    • TSB #NTB13-107F

      Date Announced:
      APR 27, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10235707

      VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. Read More »

    • TSB #NTB16-003C

      Date Announced:
      APR 17, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10235710

      INTELLIGENT KEY REPLACEMENT OR SWAPPING BETWEEN VEHICLES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin. Read More »

    • TSB #NTB98018G

      Date Announced:
      JUN 07, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10192192

      As part of an enhanced emissions test for Inspection & Maintenance (I/M), some States may require the System Readiness Test (SRT) status be checked. Read More »

    • TSB #NTB-09-030

      Date Announced:
      APR 06, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10030165

      NISSAN: THE 12 VOLT BATTERY IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND IS REQUIRED TO STAY CONNECTED WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO VEHICLE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS/CAUTIONS. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

    • TSB #NTB-09-030

      Date Announced:
      APR 06, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10030165

      NISSAN: THE 12 VOLT BATTERY IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND IS REQUIRED TO STAY CONNECTED WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO VEHICLE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS/CAUTIONS. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

    • TSB #NTB-09-030

      Date Announced:
      APR 06, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10030165

      NISSAN: THE 12 VOLT BATTERY IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND IS REQUIRED TO STAY CONNECTED WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO VEHICLE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS/CAUTIONS. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

    • TSB #NTB98021A

      Date Announced:
      FEB 15, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #604411

      VEHICLE WITHIN VARIOUS VIN RANGES MAY EXHIBIT MISFIRE OR RUNNING ROUGHLY DUE TO SPARK PLUG WIRE(S). *TT Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS

    VISIBILITY

    • TSB #NTB09-081J

      Date Announced:
      FEB 27, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10232656

      WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. Read More »

    • TSB #NTB13-028H

      Date Announced:
      FEB 27, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10232658

      REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. Read More »

    • TSB #97101598029

      Date Announced:
      OCT 15, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #54273

      SERVICE PROCEDURE ON WINDOW RUN RUBBER. *YC Read More »

    VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES

    • TSB #04133

      Date Announced:
      FEB 25, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10012843

      AUTO-DIMMING ELECTROCHROMIC (EC) MIRROR DIAGNOSIS. *TT Read More »

    AIR BAGS

    • TSB #NTB00042D

      Date Announced:
      JAN 16, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10192513

      SERVICE INFORMATION Changes or modifications to the front seat assembly trim materials may affect the proper operation of the Front Seat-Mounted Side-Impact Supplemental Air Bags and Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor and could ... Read More »

    • TSB #NTB08055C

      Date Announced:
      JAN 27, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10192305

      SERVICE INFORMATION Information necessary to service the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) safely is included in the "RESTRAINTS" section of the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) for each vehicle. Read More »

    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

    • TSB #NTB-08-055-A

      Date Announced:
      JAN 27, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10025522

      NISSAN: SRS PRECAUTIONS DURING SERVICE;IMPROPER MAINTENANCE, INCLUDING INCORRECT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF THE SRS, CAN LEAD TO A SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH CAUSED BY UNINTENTIONAL ACTIVATION OF THE SRS ON ALL NISSAN MODELS WITH THE SRS ... Read More »

    SEAT BELTS

    • TSB #NTB99022A

      Date Announced:
      AUG 26, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #607626

      CONCERNS WITH THE FRONT SEAT BELT LATCH PLATE STOPPER BUTTON MISSING. *TT Read More »

    SEAT BELTS:FRONT

    • TSB #99022

      Date Announced:
      OCT 28, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10017473

      FRONT SEAT BELT LATCH PLATE RETAINING BUTTON MISSING. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #NTB99022C

      Date Announced:
      AUG 05, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10003515

      FRONT SEAT BELT LATCH PLATE RETAINING BUTTON MISSING. *TT Read More »

    SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

    STRUCTURE

    • TSB #NTB09-081J

      Date Announced:
      FEB 27, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10232656

      WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. Read More »

    • TSB #NTB13-028H

      Date Announced:
      FEB 27, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10232658

      REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY

    • TSB #NTB99047

      Date Announced:
      JUL 27, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #608135

      THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS INFORMATION ON REPLACING A BROKEN CENTER CONSOLE LID LATCH. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #NTB97073

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #600365

      VEHICLE EXHIBITS A RATTLE NOISE IN THE RIGHT REAR AREA. *YC Read More »

    • TSB #NTB98056

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #601716

      VEHICLE EXPERIENCING A ROTATIONAL CLUNK NOISE FROM REAR. *YC Read More »

    • TSB #NTB97097

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #600506

      PROCEDURE ON SUNVISOR CLIP REMOVAL. *YC Read More »

    • TSB #97092498022

      Date Announced:
      SEP 24, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #54262

      EXHIBITING A RATTLE NOISE IN THE REAR AREA WHEN THE SUNROOF IS FULLY OPEN. *YC Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

    • TSB #NTB99-036A

      Date Announced:
      MAY 10, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #613480

      INFORMATION REGARDING KEYLESS REMOTE ENTRY PROGRAMMING. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #NTB98116

      Date Announced:
      FEB 15, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #604417

      VEHICLE EXHIBITING FRONT DOOR WINDOW RATTLING NOISE OR WHEN THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN OVER ROUGH ROADS DUE TO THE DOOR WINDOW GLASS NOT HELD FIRMLY IN PLACE BY THE GLASS RUN RUBBER. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #NTB98037

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #601862

      VEHICLES EXPERIENCING DOORS LOCK & ALARM SOUNDS FOR NO APPARENT REASON. *YC Read More »

    • TSB #NTB97095

      Date Announced:
      JAN 15, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #600517

      VEHICLE EXHIBITS A FRONT OR REAR DOOR WINDOW RATTLE NOISE WHEN THE DOOR IS SLAMMED SHUT WITH THE WINDOW PARTIALLY DOWN. *YC Read More »

    • TSB #97101598023

      Date Announced:
      OCT 15, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #54275

      INFORMATION AND PROCEDURE ON DRIP RAIL WEATHERSTRIP AT REAR DOOR. *YC Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID

    • TSB #NTB97088

      Date Announced:
      DEC 15, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #600625

      DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR PROCEDURE IF TRUNK DOES NOT OPEN WITH INSIDE LEVER. *YC Read More »

    LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

    • TSB #NTB-13-038

      Date Announced:
      APR 03, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10051767

      NISSAN: LOCK/UNLOCK REQUEST BUTTON ON OUTSIDE HANDLE DOES NOT RESPOND. *JS Read More »

    VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

    • TSB #NTB99053B

      Date Announced:
      JAN 22, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #632164

      SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR (TPS) ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE. *TT Read More »

    TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

    • TSB #NTB-09-101

      Date Announced:
      SEP 30, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10031305

      NISSAN: TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) WARNING LIGHT ON/FLASHING. NO MODELS OR MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE UPDATED ON 08-11-2011. *KB Read More »

    WHEELS

    • TSB #NTB10-126C

      Date Announced:
      FEB 22, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10232657

      WHEEL BEARING COLLISION DAMAGE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. Read More »

    • TSB #NTB92123D

      Date Announced:
      AUG 27, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10192233

      Nissan Original Equipment or Genuine Accessory Alloy wheels, along with their finish coating (clear, chrome, titanium, etc.), are specifically developed to achieve Nissan design and performance standards. Read More »

    • TSB #NTB00033E

      Date Announced:
      JUL 23, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10192216

      SERVICE INFORMATION - This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item listed, if any should occur. Read More »

    • TSB #NTB04094A

      Date Announced:
      JUL 23, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10192217

      If YOU CONFIRM: A vehicle needs to have the brake rotors resurfaced (front or rear). ACTION: Use the ProCut PFM Series on-car brake lathe to perform brake rotor resurfacing and follow the tips listed in this bulletin. Read More »

    BACK OVER PREVENTION

    • TSB #NTB00042D

      Date Announced:
      JAN 16, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10192513

      SERVICE INFORMATION Changes or modifications to the front seat assembly trim materials may affect the proper operation of the Front Seat-Mounted Side-Impact Supplemental Air Bags and Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor and could ... Read More »

    EQUIPMENT

    • TSB #NTB00042D

      Date Announced:
      JAN 16, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10192513

      SERVICE INFORMATION Changes or modifications to the front seat assembly trim materials may affect the proper operation of the Front Seat-Mounted Side-Impact Supplemental Air Bags and Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor and could ... Read More »

    • TSB #NTB08055C

      Date Announced:
      JAN 27, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10192305

      SERVICE INFORMATION Information necessary to service the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) safely is included in the "RESTRAINTS" section of the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) for each vehicle. Read More »

    • TSB #NTB92123D

      Date Announced:
      AUG 27, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10192233

      Nissan Original Equipment or Genuine Accessory Alloy wheels, along with their finish coating (clear, chrome, titanium, etc.), are specifically developed to achieve Nissan design and performance standards. Read More »

    • TSB #NTB01057

      Date Announced:
      AUG 31, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #624064

      SUBJECT PERTAINING TO REVISED MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES.*JB Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

    • TSB #NTB-09-129

      Date Announced:
      SEP 13, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10032506

      NISSAN: VENT CONTROL VALVE REPLACEMENT. WHEN REPLACING THE EVAP CANISTER VENT CONTROL VALVE FOR REASON: USE THE ONE LISTED ON PAGE 2; FOR VENT CONTROL VALVE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE, REFER TO THE APPROPRIATE SECTION OF THE ELECTRONIC ... Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

    • TSB #NTB97083

      Date Announced:
      NOV 12, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #600629

      INFORMATION REGARDING NEW A/C O-RING SPECIFICATION. *YC Read More »

    UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    • TSB #NTB99053B

      Date Announced:
      JAN 22, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #631971

      INFORMATION ON NISSAN REVISED TPS ADJUSTMENT PROCDURE. *SLC Read More »

    • TSB #NTB01057

      Date Announced:
      AUG 31, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #624064

      SUBJECT PERTAINING TO REVISED MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES.*JB Read More »

    • TSB #NTB01057

      Date Announced:
      AUG 31, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #631760

      SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES. *SLC Read More »

    • TSB #NTB01044

      Date Announced:
      JUN 19, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #623162

      SERVICE INFORMATION REGARDING INNER TIE ROD WRENCHES. *SB Read More »

    • TSB #NTB01023

      Date Announced:
      APR 25, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #631766

      INFORMATION REGARDING ESSENTIAL TOOL: THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR TEST CONNECTOR. *SLC Read More »

    • TSB #NTB99052

      Date Announced:
      SEP 20, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #609967

      SERVICE INFORMATION TO REPAIR VEHICLES EXHIBITING SQUEAK AND RATTLE NOISE(S). *TT Read More »

    • TSB #NTB99036

      Date Announced:
      MAY 10, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #606243

      INFORMATION REGARDING KEYLESS REMOTE ENTRY PROGRAMMING. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #NTB97079

      Date Announced:
      NOV 12, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #600627

      PROCEDURE FOR REMOVING THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LID. *YC Read More »

    • TSB #97071697007

      Date Announced:
      JUL 16, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #54362

      VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM (VSS) REMOTE CONTROLLER IS DIFFICULT TO PROGRAM. *YC Read More »