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1998 Nissan Maxima VIN decoder

Decode any 1998 Nissan Maxima VIN here - free, no sign-up - then see every build configuration the catalog holds for this model year and 100 real sample VINs.

Every sample 1998 Nissan Maxima VIN in this catalog starts with the world manufacturer identifier JN1. The tenth character is W, the model-year code for 1998; the eleventh is the assembly-plant code, and 2 of them appear here: M and T. The factory records place assembly at 2 plants, including Tochigi, Japan and Yokosuka City, Japan. One engine is recorded for this model year: 3.0L · 6-cyl · Gasoline. The catalog holds 100 sample 1998 Nissan Maxima VINs. Decode your own with the field at the top of this page.

1998 Nissan Maxima trims, engines and plants

2 build configurations across 100 sample VINs, decoded from the 11-character VIN prefix. A blank cell means the factory record carries no value.

EngineBodyDoors / seatsPlantSample VINs
3.0L · 6-cyl · GasolineSedan/Saloon4-doorYokosuka City, Japan59
3.0L · 6-cyl · GasolineSedan/Saloon4-doorTochigi, Japan41

Sample 1998 Nissan Maxima VINs

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These are catalog sample VINs, not cars for sale. Choosing one puts it in the VIN field at the top of the page - replace it with the VIN of the car you are looking at.

VINEngineBodyPlantAction
JN1CA21A0WM8047843.0L · 6-cyl · GasolineSedan/SaloonTochigi, Japan
JN1CA21A0WM8047853.0L · 6-cyl · GasolineSedan/SaloonTochigi, Japan
JN1CA21A0WT3044363.0L · 6-cyl · GasolineSedan/SaloonYokosuka City, Japan
JN1CA21A0WT3058143.0L · 6-cyl · GasolineSedan/SaloonYokosuka City, Japan
JN1CA21A0WT4029503.0L · 6-cyl · GasolineSedan/SaloonYokosuka City, Japan
JN1CA21A1WT3070403.0L · 6-cyl · GasolineSedan/SaloonYokosuka City, Japan
JN1CA21A1WT3076533.0L · 6-cyl · GasolineSedan/SaloonYokosuka City, Japan
JN1CA21A3WT4050963.0L · 6-cyl · GasolineSedan/SaloonYokosuka City, Japan
JN1CA21A4WM8019703.0L · 6-cyl · GasolineSedan/SaloonTochigi, Japan
JN1CA21A4WT3061113.0L · 6-cyl · GasolineSedan/SaloonYokosuka City, Japan
JN1CA21A4WT3062373.0L · 6-cyl · GasolineSedan/SaloonYokosuka City, Japan
JN1CA21A6WM8062503.0L · 6-cyl · GasolineSedan/SaloonTochigi, Japan
JN1CA21A6WT3013013.0L · 6-cyl · GasolineSedan/SaloonYokosuka City, Japan
JN1CA21A6WT4008013.0L · 6-cyl · GasolineSedan/SaloonYokosuka City, Japan
JN1CA21A7WM8055753.0L · 6-cyl · GasolineSedan/SaloonTochigi, Japan
JN1CA21A9WM8056263.0L · 6-cyl · GasolineSedan/SaloonTochigi, Japan
JN1CA21AXWM8021363.0L · 6-cyl · GasolineSedan/SaloonTochigi, Japan
JN1CA21D0WM9030513.0L · 6-cyl · GasolineSedan/SaloonTochigi, Japan
JN1CA21D0WM9054293.0L · 6-cyl · GasolineSedan/SaloonTochigi, Japan
JN1CA21D0WT5170253.0L · 6-cyl · GasolineSedan/SaloonYokosuka City, Japan
JN1CA21D0WT5254643.0L · 6-cyl · GasolineSedan/SaloonYokosuka City, Japan
JN1CA21D0WT5256573.0L · 6-cyl · GasolineSedan/SaloonYokosuka City, Japan
JN1CA21D1WM9078673.0L · 6-cyl · GasolineSedan/SaloonTochigi, Japan
JN1CA21D1WM9183663.0L · 6-cyl · GasolineSedan/SaloonTochigi, Japan
JN1CA21D1WT5345763.0L · 6-cyl · GasolineSedan/SaloonYokosuka City, Japan
JN1CA21D1WT6071373.0L · 6-cyl · GasolineSedan/SaloonYokosuka City, Japan
JN1CA21D2WM9032593.0L · 6-cyl · GasolineSedan/SaloonTochigi, Japan
JN1CA21D2WM9053663.0L · 6-cyl · GasolineSedan/SaloonTochigi, Japan
JN1CA21D2WM9238353.0L · 6-cyl · GasolineSedan/SaloonTochigi, Japan
JN1CA21D2WM9277553.0L · 6-cyl · GasolineSedan/SaloonTochigi, Japan
JN1CA21D2WM9304623.0L · 6-cyl · GasolineSedan/SaloonTochigi, Japan
JN1CA21D2WM9329863.0L · 6-cyl · GasolineSedan/SaloonTochigi, Japan
JN1CA21D2WT5096993.0L · 6-cyl · GasolineSedan/SaloonYokosuka City, Japan
JN1CA21D2WT5220953.0L · 6-cyl · GasolineSedan/SaloonYokosuka City, Japan
JN1CA21D2WT5224703.0L · 6-cyl · GasolineSedan/SaloonYokosuka City, Japan
JN1CA21D2WT6058033.0L · 6-cyl · GasolineSedan/SaloonYokosuka City, Japan
JN1CA21D3WM9119983.0L · 6-cyl · GasolineSedan/SaloonTochigi, Japan
JN1CA21D3WM9209273.0L · 6-cyl · GasolineSedan/SaloonTochigi, Japan
JN1CA21D3WM9241223.0L · 6-cyl · GasolineSedan/SaloonTochigi, Japan
JN1CA21D3WT5019183.0L · 6-cyl · GasolineSedan/SaloonYokosuka City, Japan
JN1CA21D3WT5241773.0L · 6-cyl · GasolineSedan/SaloonYokosuka City, Japan
JN1CA21D3WT5285053.0L · 6-cyl · GasolineSedan/SaloonYokosuka City, Japan
JN1CA21D3WT5321963.0L · 6-cyl · GasolineSedan/SaloonYokosuka City, Japan
JN1CA21D3WT6109763.0L · 6-cyl · GasolineSedan/SaloonYokosuka City, Japan
JN1CA21D3WT6147053.0L · 6-cyl · GasolineSedan/SaloonYokosuka City, Japan
JN1CA21D4WM9026463.0L · 6-cyl · GasolineSedan/SaloonTochigi, Japan
JN1CA21D4WM9115113.0L · 6-cyl · GasolineSedan/SaloonTochigi, Japan
JN1CA21D4WM9239203.0L · 6-cyl · GasolineSedan/SaloonTochigi, Japan
JN1CA21D4WM9254563.0L · 6-cyl · GasolineSedan/SaloonTochigi, Japan
JN1CA21D4WM9307543.0L · 6-cyl · GasolineSedan/SaloonTochigi, Japan

Factory specs by VIN prefix

Specs are decoded from manufacturer build data for the 11-character VIN prefix and are shown in English.

JN1CA21A0WM
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
3
Engine Model
VQ30
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
NISSAN MOTOR COMPANY, LTD
Plant City
Tochigi
Plant Country
Japan
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
3000
Displacement CI
183.0712322841
Engine
3L V-Shaped VQ30
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine Manufacturer
Nissan
GVWR
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Other Restraint System Info
3-Point Manual Belts
Plant Company Name
Tochigi Plant
Plant State
KAMINOKAWA
Seat Belts All
Manual
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
JN1CA21A0WT
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
3
Engine Model
VQ30
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
NISSAN MOTOR COMPANY, LTD
Plant City
Yokosuka City
Plant Country
Japan
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
3000
Displacement CI
183.0712322841
Engine
3L V-Shaped VQ30
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine Manufacturer
Nissan
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Other Restraint System Info
3-Point Manual Belts
Plant Company Name
Oppama Plant
Plant State
KANAGAWA
Seat Belts All
Manual
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
JN1CA21A1WT
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
3
Engine Model
VQ30
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
NISSAN MOTOR COMPANY, LTD
Plant City
Yokosuka City
Plant Country
Japan
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
3000
Displacement CI
183.0712322841
Engine
3L V-Shaped VQ30
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine Manufacturer
Nissan
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Other Restraint System Info
3-Point Manual Belts
Plant Company Name
Oppama Plant
Plant State
KANAGAWA
Seat Belts All
Manual
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
JN1CA21A3WT
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
3
Engine Model
VQ30
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
NISSAN MOTOR COMPANY, LTD
Plant City
Yokosuka City
Plant Country
Japan
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
3000
Displacement CI
183.0712322841
Engine
3L V-Shaped VQ30
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine Manufacturer
Nissan
GVWR
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Other Restraint System Info
3-Point Manual Belts
Plant Company Name
Oppama Plant
Plant State
KANAGAWA
Seat Belts All
Manual
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
JN1CA21A4WM
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
3
Engine Model
VQ30
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
NISSAN MOTOR COMPANY, LTD
Plant City
Tochigi
Plant Country
Japan
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
3000
Displacement CI
183.0712322841
Engine
3L V-Shaped VQ30
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine Manufacturer
Nissan
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Other Restraint System Info
3-Point Manual Belts
Plant Company Name
Tochigi Plant
Plant State
KAMINOKAWA
Seat Belts All
Manual
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
JN1CA21A4WT
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
3
Engine Model
VQ30
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
NISSAN MOTOR COMPANY, LTD
Plant City
Yokosuka City
Plant Country
Japan
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
3000
Displacement CI
183.0712322841
Engine
3L V-Shaped VQ30
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine Manufacturer
Nissan
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Other Restraint System Info
3-Point Manual Belts
Plant Company Name
Oppama Plant
Plant State
KANAGAWA
Seat Belts All
Manual
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
JN1CA21A6WM
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
3
Engine Model
VQ30
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
NISSAN MOTOR COMPANY, LTD
Plant City
Tochigi
Plant Country
Japan
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
3000
Displacement CI
183.0712322841
Engine
3L V-Shaped VQ30
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine Manufacturer
Nissan
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Other Restraint System Info
3-Point Manual Belts
Plant Company Name
Tochigi Plant
Plant State
KAMINOKAWA
Seat Belts All
Manual
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
JN1CA21A6WT
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
3
Engine Model
VQ30
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
NISSAN MOTOR COMPANY, LTD
Plant City
Yokosuka City
Plant Country
Japan
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
3000
Displacement CI
183.0712322841
Engine
3L V-Shaped VQ30
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine Manufacturer
Nissan
GVWR
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Other Restraint System Info
3-Point Manual Belts
Plant Company Name
Oppama Plant
Plant State
KANAGAWA
Seat Belts All
Manual
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
JN1CA21A7WM
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
3
Engine Model
VQ30
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
NISSAN MOTOR COMPANY, LTD
Plant City
Tochigi
Plant Country
Japan
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
3000
Displacement CI
183.0712322841
Engine
3L V-Shaped VQ30
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine Manufacturer
Nissan
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Other Restraint System Info
3-Point Manual Belts
Plant Company Name
Tochigi Plant
Plant State
KAMINOKAWA
Seat Belts All
Manual
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
JN1CA21A9WM
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
3
Engine Model
VQ30
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
NISSAN MOTOR COMPANY, LTD
Plant City
Tochigi
Plant Country
Japan
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
3000
Displacement CI
183.0712322841
Engine
3L V-Shaped VQ30
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine Manufacturer
Nissan
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Other Restraint System Info
3-Point Manual Belts
Plant Company Name
Tochigi Plant
Plant State
KAMINOKAWA
Seat Belts All
Manual
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
JN1CA21AXWM
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
3
Engine Model
VQ30
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
NISSAN MOTOR COMPANY, LTD
Plant City
Tochigi
Plant Country
Japan
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
3000
Displacement CI
183.0712322841
Engine
3L V-Shaped VQ30
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine Manufacturer
Nissan
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Other Restraint System Info
3-Point Manual Belts
Plant Company Name
Tochigi Plant
Plant State
KAMINOKAWA
Seat Belts All
Manual
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
JN1CA21D0WM
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
3
Engine Model
VQ30
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
NISSAN MOTOR COMPANY, LTD
Plant City
Tochigi
Plant Country
Japan
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
3000
Displacement CI
183.0712322841
Engine
3L V-Shaped VQ30
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine Manufacturer
Nissan
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Other Restraint System Info
3-Point Manual Belts
Plant Company Name
Tochigi Plant
Plant State
KAMINOKAWA
Seat Belts All
Manual
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
JN1CA21D0WT
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
3
Engine Model
VQ30
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
NISSAN MOTOR COMPANY, LTD
Plant City
Yokosuka City
Plant Country
Japan
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
3000
Displacement CI
183.0712322841
Engine
3L V-Shaped VQ30
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine Manufacturer
Nissan
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Other Restraint System Info
3-Point Manual Belts
Plant Company Name
Oppama Plant
Plant State
KANAGAWA
Seat Belts All
Manual
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
JN1CA21D1WM
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
3
Engine Model
VQ30
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
NISSAN MOTOR COMPANY, LTD
Plant City
Tochigi
Plant Country
Japan
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
3000
Displacement CI
183.0712322841
Engine
3L V-Shaped VQ30
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine Manufacturer
Nissan
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Other Restraint System Info
3-Point Manual Belts
Plant Company Name
Tochigi Plant
Plant State
KAMINOKAWA
Seat Belts All
Manual
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
JN1CA21D1WT
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
3
Engine Model
VQ30
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
NISSAN MOTOR COMPANY, LTD
Plant City
Yokosuka City
Plant Country
Japan
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
3000
Displacement CI
183.0712322841
Engine
3L V-Shaped VQ30
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine Manufacturer
Nissan
GVWR
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Other Restraint System Info
3-Point Manual Belts
Plant Company Name
Oppama Plant
Plant State
KANAGAWA
Seat Belts All
Manual
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
JN1CA21D2WM
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
3
Engine Model
VQ30
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
NISSAN MOTOR COMPANY, LTD
Plant City
Tochigi
Plant Country
Japan
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
3000
Displacement CI
183.0712322841
Engine
3L V-Shaped VQ30
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine Manufacturer
Nissan
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Other Restraint System Info
3-Point Manual Belts
Plant Company Name
Tochigi Plant
Plant State
KAMINOKAWA
Seat Belts All
Manual
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
JN1CA21D2WT
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
3
Engine Model
VQ30
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
NISSAN MOTOR COMPANY, LTD
Plant City
Yokosuka City
Plant Country
Japan
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
3000
Displacement CI
183.0712322841
Engine
3L V-Shaped VQ30
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine Manufacturer
Nissan
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Other Restraint System Info
3-Point Manual Belts
Plant Company Name
Oppama Plant
Plant State
KANAGAWA
Seat Belts All
Manual
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
JN1CA21D3WM
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
3
Engine Model
VQ30
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
NISSAN MOTOR COMPANY, LTD
Plant City
Tochigi
Plant Country
Japan
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
3000
Displacement CI
183.0712322841
Engine
3L V-Shaped VQ30
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine Manufacturer
Nissan
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Other Restraint System Info
3-Point Manual Belts
Plant Company Name
Tochigi Plant
Plant State
KAMINOKAWA
Seat Belts All
Manual
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
JN1CA21D3WT
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
3
Engine Model
VQ30
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
NISSAN MOTOR COMPANY, LTD
Plant City
Yokosuka City
Plant Country
Japan
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
3000
Displacement CI
183.0712322841
Engine
3L V-Shaped VQ30
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine Manufacturer
Nissan
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Other Restraint System Info
3-Point Manual Belts
Plant Company Name
Oppama Plant
Plant State
KANAGAWA
Seat Belts All
Manual
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
JN1CA21D4WM
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
3
Engine Model
VQ30
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
NISSAN MOTOR COMPANY, LTD
Plant City
Tochigi
Plant Country
Japan
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
3000
Displacement CI
183.0712322841
Engine
3L V-Shaped VQ30
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine Manufacturer
Nissan
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Other Restraint System Info
3-Point Manual Belts
Plant Company Name
Tochigi Plant
Plant State
KAMINOKAWA
Seat Belts All
Manual
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR

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