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

• TSB #NTB99005A

  Date Announced:

  JUN 17, 1999

  NHTSA ID:

  #606182

  KEY VALUE BRAKE PAD SERVICE INFORMATION. *TT Read More »

• TSB #NTB99005

  Date Announced:

  MAR 01, 1999

  NHTSA ID:

  #604301

  SERVICE INFORMATION ON KEY VALUE BRAKE PADS. *TT Read More »

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

• TSB #NTB98033

  Date Announced:

  APR 15, 1998

  NHTSA ID:

  #600972

  EXPERIENCING A OIL LEAK AT FRONT OF ENGINE. *YC Read More »

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

• TSB #NTB98013A

  Date Announced:

  MAR 22, 2000

  NHTSA ID:

  #613485

  INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR SLOW FUEL FILL. *TT Read More »

• TSB #NTB98013

  Date Announced:

  FEB 15, 1998

  NHTSA ID:

  #600464

  DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR SLOW FUEL FILL. *YC Read More »

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

• TSB #NTB97087

  Date Announced:

  DEC 15, 1997

  NHTSA ID:

  #600626

  PROCEDURE FOR FUEL DOOR WHEN IT DOES NOT OPEN. *YC Read More »

• TSB #97102998002

  Date Announced:

  OCT 29, 1997

  NHTSA ID:

  #54276

  CONCERNS OF FLAPPER VALVE DELETED FROM FUEL FILLER NECK. *YC Read More »

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

• TSB #NTB97091

  Date Announced:

  JAN 28, 1998

  NHTSA ID:

  #600363

  SERVICE PROCEDURE FOR A HIGH MOUNT STOP LAMP. *YC Read More »

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

• TSB #NTB99022B

  Date Announced:

  MAY 02, 2001

  NHTSA ID:

  #629210

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

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 »