KnownCarProblems2000 Nissan Xterra Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 214 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Nissan Xterra, most often about the fuel system (31% of complaints, typically around 69,000 miles). It is 4th of 16 Xterra model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2000 Nissan Xterra problems
Fuel system
66 complaints · 31%Half of these problems showed up before 69,000 miles. Parts named most often: delivery, fuel injection system, storage.
My fuel sending unit failed on a dark highway on the evening of feb 6, 2004. The vehicle is a 2000 Nissan Xterra. While I have never had problems with the vehicle until now- I have found that the fuel sending unit has a flawed design and fails very often, especially in winter climates- the unit is suceptable to road…
The contact owns a 2000 Nissan Xterra. While driving at 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump melted and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure…
Engine
35 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 74,000 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system, engine, cooling system.
2000 Nissan Xterra v6. Passenger side exhaust manifold cracked. According to both my mechanic and research on the internet, this is a very common problem in Nissan v6 engines used in different car models.
Coolant is leaking at the head gasket on my single owner 2000 Nissan Xterra xe v6 4WD. I had this checked by 3 different certified technicians and they all pointed out the same issue. The car has only 65k miles on it. The cost of repairing this is more than $1200. Seems like lot of nissans has similar issue, yet no…
Electrical
26 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 95,000 miles. Parts named most often: wiring, instrument cluster/panel, 12v/24v/48v battery, ignition.
Instrument cluster would intermittently cease indicating speed, RPM's, fuel level, & temperature when operating with the lights on. The problem would correct itself at different intervals while operating. Problem could not be reproduced for repair at dealer. Solution: I replaced the printed circuit board located on…
2000 Nissan Xterra 2wd vehicle. Second owner. Owned for 6.5 years. No modifications were made to vehicle by either original owner, or myself. Only dealer installed optional component was a trailer hitch. Car traveled less than 1000 miles in last calendar year. On date in question, car was started and driven at 8:00 am…
Transmission
22 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 76,500 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, clutch assembly, driveline.
: the contact stated the vehicle will not shift out of park. The vehicle has not been seen by a mechanic, but there is a NHTSA recall, # 00v288000, regarding the automatic transmission. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it is not included in the recall due to the VIN.
: the contact stated while parked, the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. The vehicle stopped after the brake pedal was depressed five times. The service dealer was not able to find the problem. There was a NHTSA recall, # 00v288000, regarding the power train: automatic transmission. The owner did not…
Wheels and tires
17 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 81,000 miles. Parts named most often: rim, lugs/nuts/bolts/studs, sidewall, pressure monitoring and regulating systems.
I did not recieve recall info on alloy wheel and fuel sending unit from Nissan for my 2000 Xterra. In addition I had my nissian serviced several times at a dealer and was not made aware of the recall. Only when I did research did I find out there was a recall.
3 times in the past year when purchasing tires or brakes wheel studs have broken off. The tire shop told me this has been a big problem with Nissan xterras. I was charged $25 for each wheel stud and lug nut. It is getting expensive. Since I have to enter an incident date I entered the last occurance.
Air bags
15 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 65,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal.
Rear-ended another vehicle-I was travelling approximately 45 miles per hour. Neither air bag deployed. My vehicle was totalled.taken by ambulance to hospital. My vehicle was purchased new-so I know air bags have never been disconnected. What recourse do I have? Faulty equipment? Manufacturer? Who do I contact?
While driving 65 MPH driver applied the brakes to slow down the speed and consumer lost control, causing the vehicle to hit a guard rail and role three times. Vehicle landed upside down. Upon impact, the airbag did not deploy. Driver sustained minor injuries.
Brakes
14 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 126,000 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, foundation components.
Abs light comes on intermittently. Seems to happen after heavy rain or when there is a lot of moisture in the air. Vehicle has been back to the dealer 3 times in the last month. At first they told me it was a defective g sensor. That was replaced for approx. $600. The second time it went back, the dealer stated that…
I was 47 MPH in a 45 MPH road and the guy behind me illegally passed me by driving on the opposite side of the road until he was able to pass me causing me to slam on my brakes and swerve.
Speed control
9 complaints · 4%Parts named most often: cruise control, linkages.
I was driving on the freeway at approximately 65mph. When encountering slower moving traffic I attempted to slow down by applying my brakes.the vehcile would not slow down. I tried again it would not slow down. I steered the vehicle to the side of the freeway. I placed the car in neutral and the engine roared the RPM…
In a 2000 Nissan Xterra an event similar to the recent toyota problems occurred (several times) about 7-8 years ago. In one case the car jumped a curb and hit a tree. It was drivable, so no police report was filed- as no damage was done to anything other than the car- which had about $2000 body damage. The car was…
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 Xterra 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.
Wheels and tires: wheels
Risk: If a sufficient number of spoke cracks develop, the wheel could fail and separate from the mounting hub, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without prior warning.
Fix: Nissan will notify its customers and replace the four alloy wheels with xterra se model bright alloy wheels free of charge. The spare tire steel wheel is not affected. Owner notification began on september 15, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. Information can also be obtained through nissan's web site at www.nissanusa.com.
Full defect summary
2000 nissan xterra vehicles manufactured between october 15, 1999, and february 29, 2000. The alloy wheels used on these vehicles may not have been properly manufactured and could develop cracks in the wheel spokes.
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.
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 Xterra
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Nissan Xterra?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: fuel system (66 complaints, typically around 69,000 miles); engine (35 complaints, typically around 74,000 miles); electrical (26 complaints, typically around 95,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2000 Nissan Xterra 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 Xterra?
- It is 4th of 16 Xterra model years by number of complaints, with 214 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.