1998 Used Nissan Transmissions For Sale

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1998 Used Nissan Transmissions For Sale

Every 1998 Nissan transmission we hold, sorted by the gearbox family rather than by the car. 1998 is a pre-CVT year, so the split that matters is longitudinal rear-drive against transverse front-drive, and the two never interchange. Text your VIN and we match the exact unit.

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1998 Nissan Transmission Families

Which gearbox sits behind which 1998 Nissan, and how many of each we hold today.

Transmission family Fits (1998) In stock
RE4R01A longitudinal 4-speed automatic Pathfinder R50 3.3L V6 4x2 and 4x4; Frontier D22 2.4L four 4x2; 240SX S14 coupe 2.4L. Same family, NOT the same part across truck and car, read the listing 4
Front-drive 5-speed manual Altima L30 2.4L; Sentra B14 1.6L; 200SX B14 1.6L. Three different transaxles, code and gear count listed on each unit 3
FS5R30A truck 5-speed manual Pathfinder R50 4x4. Shares nothing with any front-drive manual 1
RE4F03A transverse 4-speed automatic, 1.6L 200SX B14 1.6L GA16DE. Code is confirmed off your VIN before we quote 1
RE4F04A transverse 4-speed automatic Maxima A32 3.0L VQ30DE, limited-slip differential listing 1
Transverse 4-speed automatic, Altima 2.4L four Altima L30 2.4L KA24DE, all-new for 1998. Exact code is confirmed off your VIN 1
Transverse 4-speed automatic, Quest 3.0L V6 Quest V40 3.0L VG30E, the first-generation van. Exact code is confirmed off your VIN 1
Total 12

Other Nissan Model Years

Every model year we hold Nissan transmissions for. Years without a link are in stock but have no year page yet — text us your VIN.

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Why Buy a 1998 Nissan Transmission from Auto Power Source

Model year 1998 is a changeover year on both sides of the Nissan line-up. The Frontier D22 is brand new, replacing the D21 Hardbody. The Altima L30 is brand new, replacing the U13. The 240SX S14 is in its final year, coupe only. And the Quest is still the first-generation V40 with the 3.0L VG30E, because the V41 does not arrive until 1999. A part listed simply as "1998 Nissan automatic" can be any of five unrelated gearboxes. We hold 12 tested units for the year and identify each one by family before it is offered.

The hard line on this page runs between the longitudinal rear-drive units and the transverse front-drive units. The RE4R01A sits behind the Pathfinder, the Frontier and the 240SX, with its output on a tailshaft and, on 4x4 trucks, a transfer case behind it. The Maxima's RE4F04A, the 200SX's RE4F03A and the Altima and Quest units are transaxles, with the differential inside the case. No adapting makes one do the other job, and the manual side is the same: the FS5R30A truck box shares nothing with the front-drive 5-speeds.

One 1998 trap is worth naming on its own. The 240SX S14 coupe and the Pathfinder R50 both run an RE4R01A-family automatic, so the two look closely related on paper. They are not the same part: the bellhousing, tailshaft, calibration and valve body follow the car, and a truck unit will not drop into the coupe. We treat them as separate parts and confirm against the VIN rather than selling one as the other.

Every unit is shift-tested and inspected before listing, photographed before crating, and shipped free anywhere in the continental US with a warranty on the unit itself. If the VIN says the part we hold is the wrong part, we say so rather than shipping it and hoping, which is why this page is organised by family instead of by car.

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Your 1998 Nissan Transmission Options: Compared

Most 1998 Nissan owners face four real choices when the transmission fails:

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Option Cost Reliability Warranty Fitment Match
Used OEM (this collection) $$$ Best Value High — tested Included VIN-matched
New OEM (dealer) $$$$$ 2-4× more High Manufacturer Exact
Rebuilt / Reman $$$$ Varies 6-12 mo May adapt
Junkyard $ Cheapest Unknown None DIY

Tested used OEM hits the sweet spot — same engineering as new, fraction of the cost.

1998 Nissan Transmission Buying Guide

5 things to verify before buying a used 1998 Nissan transmission:

  1. Settle rear-drive against front-drive first. This is the only question that matters on a 1998 Nissan, and it is settled by the car. Pathfinder, Frontier and 240SX take the longitudinal RE4R01A or the FS5R30A truck manual; 200SX, Altima, Maxima, Quest and Sentra take a transverse transaxle. Nothing crosses that line in either direction, and no adapter plate changes it.
  2. Do not assume two RE4R01A units are the same part. The 240SX coupe and the Pathfinder share the family name but not the hardware: bellhousing, tailshaft and calibration follow the car, and the 4x4 Pathfinder adds a transfer case the coupe never had. Read which vehicle a listing came from, not just the family code.
  3. Check which generation the car is. 1998 is the first Frontier D22 and the first Altima L30, the last 240SX S14, and the last first-generation Quest V40. A 1997 Altima or a 1999 Quest is a different vehicle on a different transaxle, so a part that fits one of those will not fit the 1998 car.
  4. Match the engine to the case. The 1.6L GA16DE in the 200SX and Sentra, the 2.4L KA24DE in the Altima, Frontier and 240SX, the 3.0L VQ30DE in the Maxima and the 3.0L VG30E in the Quest each pair with their own unit. The Maxima listing is also split on whether the car has the limited-slip differential.
  5. Confirm the match with your own VIN before you order. Your VIN settles the transmission code, drivetrain and build split in one step. Text it to +1-307-441-5554 and we will confirm in writing exactly which unit fits your vehicle before you pay.

Our ASE-certified technicians verify every one of these points against your VIN before any unit ships.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Did any 1998 Nissan come with a CVT?
No. Nissan's JATCO CVTs reach the US line-up much later: the Murano in 2003 is the first, and the CVT spreads across the Altima, Sentra, Versa, Rogue and Maxima from the mid-2000s. Every automatic on this page is a conventional planetary unit with a torque converter. That cuts both ways: a later CVT will not fit a 1998 car, and a 1998 automatic will not fit a CVT car. A CVT and a conventional automatic are never interchangeable even when the model name and engine look the same, so pin this down first when shopping across model years.
Is the 240SX automatic the same as the Pathfinder automatic?
No. Both are RE4R01A-family 4-speeds and both are longitudinal rear-drive cases, which is why they get confused, but the bellhousing, tailshaft length, calibration and valve body follow the vehicle, and a 4x4 Pathfinder carries a transfer case behind the gearbox that the coupe never had. We list them separately and confirm against the VIN.
What transmission is in a 1998 Nissan Pathfinder?
An automatic R50 Pathfinder uses the RE4R01A 4-speed behind the 3.3L VG33E, in 4x2 and 4x4. A manual 4x4 uses the FS5R30A 5-speed. 1998 is a pre-facelift R50 year; the mid-1999 revision splits the 1999 listings thru 11/98 against from 12/98, so a 1999 unit is not automatically a 1998 part.
Is the 1998 Frontier transmission the same as the 1999?
Only for the four-cylinder. The D22 Frontier is new for 1998 and comes with the 2.4L KA24DE only; the 3.3L VG33E V6 arrives for 1999. Our 1998 unit is the four-cylinder 4x2 automatic on the RE4R01A. A 1999 V6 manual on the FS5R30A is a different part entirely.
Can I fit the Maxima transmission to an Altima, or the other way round?
No. The Maxima A32 runs the 3.0L VQ30DE on an RE4F04A transaxle; the Altima L30 runs the 2.4L KA24DE on a lighter transverse unit. Both are front-drive 4-speed automatics and look similar, but the bellhousing, gearing and mounting do not match. The 200SX's RE4F03A and the Quest V40's transaxle are two more distinct units again.
What is covered by the warranty on a 1998 unit?
Every transmission ships with our standard warranty on the unit, and extended coverage up to three years is available at checkout on most listings. The warranty covers the transmission itself, not the labour of fitting it or the state of the surrounding driveline. The exact term is shown on each listing.
How do you test a used 1998 Nissan transmission before it ships?
Each unit is inspected and shift-tested by an ASE-certified technician, the case and pan checked for cracks and prior repair, the fluid examined, and the unit identified by family and build split. It is then photographed and the photos are sent to you before anything is crated. A unit that fails at any point does not get listed.
How quickly can you ship, and what does shipping cost?
Shipping is free anywhere in the continental US, and most units leave one to three business days after the order is verified. You get photos and tracking before the crate moves. Need a date confirmed first? Call 1-877-313-8995 or text +1-307-441-5554 for a firm window in writing.
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Our 6-Step Inspection & Shipping Process

Every 1998 Nissan transmission we ship has been through these six steps:

1. VIN-Matching
We match the donor VIN to your VIN to confirm transmission code, CVT subtype, and 2WD/4WD configuration.
2. Tested & Verified
ASE-certified technicians Shift-Test every gear under load. Units are checked for clean engagement, no slipping, no abnormal noises.
3. Noise & Smoke Verification
Units are run to verify normal mechanical sound and clean operation — catches internal wear static tests miss.
4. Visual Inspection
Every accessible component is inspected: bell housing, output shaft, chain and pulleys on CVTs, cooler lines, sensor harnesses.
5. Photograph & Catalog
Multi-angle photos sent to you BEFORE we ship for your approval.
6. Palletize & Ship
Strapped on a heavy-duty wooden pallet, shipped via freight at no charge.

Our Photos-Before-Shipment Guarantee

Before any transmission leaves our warehouse, we send you multi-angle photographs of the actual unit. You approve. If you do not approve, you get every dollar back — no questions, no restocking fees, no return freight charges. On top of 30-day money-back and the warranty included with every unit. Browse all 12 1998 Nissan transmissions below.

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