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2000 Nissan Frontier Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 189 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Nissan Frontier, most often about the wheels and tires (16% of complaints, typically around 65,000 miles). It is 4th of 27 Frontier model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2000 Nissan Frontier problems
Wheels and tires
31 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 65,000 miles. Parts named most often: tread/belt, sidewall, lugs/nuts/bolts/studs.
Firestone tire on drivers side rear blew out and tread came off and damaged underside of rear fender. I was driving north on interstate 75 in florida near white springs exit. I was traveling between 70 and 75 MPH when I heard a loud noise and my truck began to sway. I looked in my rearview mirror to see about a 4'…
While cleaning truck, I noticed hundreds of small cracks in the tire sidewall area on all four tires. All small cracks were on the sidewall that was exposed. No cracks were observed on the inner sidewall area. No failure noted as of now but I'm leary about keeping these tires on the vehicle for safety reasons. The…
Fuel system
28 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 96,500 miles. Parts named most often: delivery, storage.
The contact owns a 2000 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated that while parked, the check engine light illuminated and a strong fuel odor could be noticed. Upon inspection, it was found that the top of the fuel tank was corroded. The vehicle was not taken to a mechanic and was not repaired. The manufacturer was…
The contact owns a 2000 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated that after exiting the vehicle, he smelled a strong gasoline fuel odor. The smell dissipated after a short period of time but later returned. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the fuel tank had corrosion and was…
Transmission
26 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 119,000 miles. Parts named most often: driveline, automatic transmission, manual transmission, axle assembly.
The contact owns a 2000 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated that there was a gear leak from under the rear end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where they advised him that they would have to take the rear end apart in order to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was…
The contact owns a 2000 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated that the vehicle was shifted into park. The contact exited the vehicle and the vehicle rolled backward until crashing. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop to have the body damages repaired. The failure was not diagnosed. The contact then…
Suspension
22 complaints · 12%Parts named most often: front, rear.
There was a popping noise when the vehicle was turned or going over a bump, the dealer determined a bolt which held the sway bar assembly had come out. One year later the bolt on the other side came out.
At approx. 20,000 miles vehicle started to make a rattling/bumping noise in left front. Took it to dealer who said this was a common problem with 2000 nissian's and wouild be replaced only when consumer complained. Dealer replaced left stabilzer bushing and refused to give a copy of w/o saying it "was recorded in…
Brakes
19 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 52,500 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, foundation components, conventional.
Corrosion on parking brake hardware on back wheels caused me to drive unknowingly with parking brake partially engaged. In 4 wheel drive high, at low speed on a snow covered road, I tapped my brakes. This caused my back wheels to lock and proceeded to have my vehicle do a "doughnut" on the road. Thankfully, no other…
The rubber pad that activates the brake light switch crumbled and fell apart leaving the brake lights continually on with no indication inside the vehicle that an unsafe condition existed. Since the brake lights were continually on drivers to the rear would not have had notification that I was stopping which could…
Electrical
14 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 58,000 miles. Parts named most often: wiring, 12v/24v/48v battery, instrument cluster/panel.
2000 Nissan crew cab pickup. Bought in april, 2003. On several occasions, the intrument panel has stopped working. Cruise control also disengages. After 10 to 15 minutes everything starts working again. My mechanic tells me it would be extremely hard to locate the problem. Do you have any idea what could be causing…
The contact owned a 2000 Nissan Frontier crew cab. The contact stated that the electrical board located behind the instrument panel failed and caused the headlight to fail beyond repair. The dealer was notified of the failure who advised that they were unable to make repair because the manufacturer did not supply…
Air bags
12 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: frontal.
While driving 50 MPH vehicle slid on a pile of gravel. Consumer lost control of vehicle, slipped off a guard rail, flipped over twice, and collided into an opposing guard rail. Consumer was wearing seat belts, but the air bags did not deploy. Consumer sustained minor scrapes and bruises to arms, hands, and face.…
Dt: the contact owns a 2000 Nissan Frontier crew cab. The contact's wife was involved in an accident. Driver's side front seat belt did not lock holding the passenger in the seatbelt restraint. The seatbel was locked in the fully extended position. The driver's side airbag deployed so hard tha contac't wife sustained…
Visibility and wipers
11 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 107,000 miles. Parts named most often: windshield wiper/washer, windshield, defroster/defogger/hvac system, rearview mirrors/devices.
Windshield wiper arm failure: last monday, the arm that connects the windshield wipers to the motor disconnected. If this had happend on last friday, during a severe downpour I would have not been able to see the road. The dealer, freeman Nissan in santa rosa said that they sell one of these arms every two to three…
Windshield wiper arm failure: last monday, the arm that connects the windshield wipers to the motor disconnected. If this had happend on last friday, during a severe downpour I would have not been able to see the road. The dealer, freeman Nissan in santa rosa said that they sell one of these arms every two to three…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2000 Nissan Frontier recalls
Fuel system: fuel pump
Risk: If corrosion occurs, the terminal strip could eventually break causing the fuel pump to stop operation. This will result in not being able to start the engine or cause the engine to stop running without warning, which can result in a crash.
Fix: In the following states, dealers will replace the fuel-sending unit. These states are connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, tennessee, vermont, virginia, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. In the other states, the dealer will inspect the fuel pump terminal on the sending unit for corrosion. If corrosion is present, the dealer will replace the unit. If there is not corrosion, the dealer will apply sealant to the terminal housing to
Full defect summary
On certain pickup trucks equipped with six cylinder engines and sport utility vehicles equipped with four or six cylinder engines, the fuel pump terminal on the fuel-sending unit can develop a crack in the plastic molding. This can cause the terminal strip to corrode under some environmental conditions.
Transmission: automatic transmission
Risk: If the driver selects 'drive' and the transmission is actually in 'reverse', a vehicle crash could occur.
Fix: Dealers will replace the automatic transmission shift cable lock plate.
Full defect summary
Vehicle description: pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 102, "transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect. " these vehicles could have a shift cable lock plate that is too brittle and can break. The gear shift lever and the "prndl" indicator may move, but the transmission will not shift out of the park position. Over a period of time, the transmission could shift out of the park position, but the gear indicated on the display may differ from the gear engaged in the transmission.
Lights: tail lights
Risk: If the bulb falls out of the socket, the brake or tail lamp function cannot occur.
Fix: Dealers will replace the tail lamp sockets.
Full defect summary
Vehicle description: minivans and light duty trucks. The tail light socket may have been improperly molded, resulting in the locking tab having insufficient force to retain the bulb.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2000 Nissan Frontier
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Nissan Frontier?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: wheels and tires (31 complaints, typically around 65,000 miles); fuel system (28 complaints, typically around 96,500 miles); transmission (26 complaints, typically around 119,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2000 Nissan Frontier have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from May 24, 2004 (fuel system). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2000 a bad year for the Nissan Frontier?
- It is 4th of 27 Frontier model years by number of complaints, with 189 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.