MYRModel Year Report

2000 Nissan Altima

▲ Better than typical
2000 Nissan Altima
RENDERED 2026-09-17T00:04:18.178Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Nissan Altima Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2000 highlighted. 1993: 125 complaints 1993 1994: 113 complaints 1995: 180 complaints 1996: 92 complaints 1997: 108 complaints 1998: 123 complaints 1998 1999: 87 complaints 2000: 160 complaints 2000 2001: 159 complaints 2002: 1047 complaints 2003: 883 complaints 2003 2004: 276 complaints 2005: 1091 complaints 2006: 824 complaints 2007: 471 complaints 2008: 1028 complaints 2008 2009: 1547 complaints 2010: 380 complaints 2011: 241 complaints 2012: 425 complaints 2013: 2308 complaints 2013 2014: 1114 complaints 2015: 952 complaints 2016: 553 complaints 2017: 391 complaints 2018: 225 complaints 2018 2019: 230 complaints 2020: 178 complaints 2021: 70 complaints 2022: 30 complaints 2023: 29 complaints 2023 2024: 41 complaints 2025: 6 complaints 2025
2000: 160 complaints
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YearComplaints
1993125
1994113
1995180
199692
1997108
1998123
199987
2000160
2001159
20021047
2003883
2004276
20051091
2006824
2007471
20081028
20091547
2010380
2011241
2012425
20132308
20141114
2015952
2016553
2017391
2018225
2019230
2020178
202170
202230
202329
202441
20256

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 31%

31% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 49 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe.

CRASH FIRE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16%

16% of complaints: electrical system — 26 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing wiring and ignition.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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I JUST BOUGHT A 200 NISSAN ALTIMA. I WAS DRIVING TO HILTON HEAD AND 2 HOURS INTO THE TRIP THE CRUISE CONTROL WENT OFF AND THEN THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON. I KEPT GIVING IT GAS AND IT JUST STARTED SLOWING DOWN. WE GOT HIT FROM BEHIND AND SPUN AROUND.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130907

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 13%

13% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 21 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing cruise control and accelerator pedal.

CRASH INJURY
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WHILE FEET WAS ON BRAKES VEHICLE ACCELERATED AT A HIGH SPEED, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. RESULTING IN DRIVER AND PASSENGER INJURIES.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20020823

Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

WHILE TRAVELING 15-20 MPH VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED UP TO 50 MPH, EVEN AFTER SHIFTING INTO REVERSE, VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE UP TO 50 MPH UNTIL VEHICLE STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20000929

CONSUMER WAS APPROACHING A RED LIGHT APPLIED BRAKES, AND VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED WHILE FOOT WAS ON BRAKES, CAUSING VEHICLE TO HIT TREE/ ROCKS, AND RAN INTO A CANAL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20000808

TIRES 12%

12% of complaints: tires — 19 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing tread/belt and sidewall.

AIR BAGS 9%

9% of complaints: air bags — 14 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASH INJURY
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WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION BUT NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *NLM *NM

NHTSA ODI report, 20030423

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20071211 — exterior lighting

CERTAIN EAGLE EYES HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES, P/NOS. DS517-B001L AND DS517-B001R, SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE OPTICEL SURFACE OF THE REFLECTOR IS CORR

Remedy: EAGLE EYES WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR ANY NONCOMPLIANT HEADLIGHTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 11, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT EAGLE EYES AT 1-800-568-1098.

Campaign 07E074000 — check if this car was fixed

R Date not on file — tires

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FIRESTONE FIREHAWK GTA-02 , SIZE P205/55R16 89H TIRES.

Remedy: BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE WILL REPLACE THE TIRES WHICH WERE INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON THESE ALTIMA VEHICLES. FIRESTONE IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN.

Campaign 01V065000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2000 Nissan Altima — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (49 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (26 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (21 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 01V065000 (tires) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07E074000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2000 Nissan Altima reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2000 Nissan Altima is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Nissan Altima?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2000 Nissan Altima have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.