2000 Nissan Xterra Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Xterra years
- Far more complaints than other years 4th of 16 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 214 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Nissan Xterra. That ranks 4th out of 16 Xterra model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (49 complaints, 23%), typically at around 62,000 miles. Complaints mention 25 crashes, 4 fires, 26 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
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- 214owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 25complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 Nissan Xterra problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 49 | 23% | 62,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 33 | 15% | 71,319 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 26 | 12% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 22 | 10% | 76,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 15 | 7% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 12 | 6% | 117,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 11 | 5% | 67,234 | — | — |
| Wheels | 11 | 5% | 81,475 | — | — |
| Suspension | 9 | 4% | 87,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 4% | 62,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 8 | 4% | 55,324 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 7 | 3% | 156,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 7 | 3% | 52,325 | — | — |
| Steering | 6 | 3% | 87,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 6 | 3% | 54,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 4 | 2% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 1% | 106,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 1% | 152,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 1% | 134,650 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0% | 147,300 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Nissan Xterra recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: 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.
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 help prevent corrosion in the future. Owner notification began on june 28, 2004. Owners should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Wheels
Problem: 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.
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.
Power train:automatic transmission
Problem: 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.
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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Unknown
My car keeps stalling out like it's not getting gas.
My car dies out while driving. I've replaced so many parts already and it keeps leaving me stranded.
The engine service soon have been on for quite some time now. I tried to take it to several Smog places to get it smogged , and the mechanic have told me that the Smog scanner cannot read the computer of my car.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 nissan xterra. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph when the vehicle suddenly shut off. The contact was able to coast to the side shoulder where they got out the vehicle. The contact noticed smoke coming from underneath the front end of the vehicle…
Other Nissan Xterra years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Xterra | 10 | 0 |
| 2014 Xterra | 10 | 0 |
| 2013 Xterra | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 Xterra | 16 | 2 |
| 2011 Xterra | 24 | 2 |
| 2010 Xterra | 38 | 4 |
| 2009 Xterra | 19 | 3 |
| 2008 Xterra | 119 | 6 |
| 2007 Xterra | 557 | 1 |
| 2006 Xterra | 780 | 3 |
| 2005 Xterra | 845 | 3 |
| 2004 Xterra | 84 | 2 |
| 2003 Xterra | 72 | 3 |
| 2002 Xterra | 157 | 5 |
| 2001 Xterra | 150 | 3 |
| 2000 | 214 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Nissan Xterra?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, engine and engine cooling, electrical system problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 49 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Nissan Xterra?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2000 Nissan Xterra a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Xterra model years, the 2000 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.