MYRModel Year Report

2000 Nissan Altima

▲ Better than typical
2000 Nissan Altima
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:45:33.208Z

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
160
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2000

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Engine and engine cooling

31% of complaints

Complaints per year

1993: 125 complaints 1993 1994: 113 complaints 1995: 180 complaints 1996: 92 complaints 1997: 108 complaints 1998: 123 complaints 1999: 87 complaints 2000: 160 complaints 2000 160 2001: 159 complaints 2002: 1,047 complaints 2003: 883 complaints 2004: 276 complaints 2005: 1,091 complaints 2006: 824 complaints 2007: 471 complaints 2008: 1,030 complaints 2008 2009: 1,547 complaints 2010: 381 complaints 2011: 241 complaints 2012: 426 complaints 2013: 2,310 complaints 2013 2014: 1,114 complaints 2015: 955 complaints 2016: 555 complaints 2017: 392 complaints 2018: 226 complaints 2018 2019: 233 complaints 2020: 181 complaints 2021: 70 complaints 2022: 31 complaints 2023: 30 complaints 2023 2024: 41 complaints 2025: 6 complaints 2026: 1 complaint
1993: 125 complaints 1993 1994: 113 complaints 1995: 180 complaints 1996: 92 complaints 1996 1997: 108 complaints 1998: 123 complaints 1999: 87 complaints 2000: 160 complaints 2000 160 2001: 159 complaints 2002: 1,047 complaints 2002 2003: 883 complaints 2004: 276 complaints 2005: 1,091 complaints 2005 2006: 824 complaints 2007: 471 complaints 2008: 1,030 complaints 2008 2009: 1,547 complaints 2010: 381 complaints 2011: 241 complaints 2011 2012: 426 complaints 2013: 2,310 complaints 2014: 1,114 complaints 2014 2015: 955 complaints 2016: 555 complaints 2017: 392 complaints 2017 2018: 226 complaints 2019: 233 complaints 2020: 181 complaints 2020 2021: 70 complaints 2022: 31 complaints 2023: 30 complaints 2023 2024: 41 complaints 2025: 6 complaints 2026: 1 complaint 2026
1993: 125 complaints 1993 1994: 113 complaints 1995: 180 complaints 1995 1996: 92 complaints 1997: 108 complaints 1997 1998: 123 complaints 1999: 87 complaints 2000: 160 complaints 2000 160 2001: 159 complaints 2002: 1,047 complaints 2003: 883 complaints 2003 2004: 276 complaints 2005: 1,091 complaints 2005 2006: 824 complaints 2007: 471 complaints 2007 2008: 1,030 complaints 2009: 1,547 complaints 2009 2010: 381 complaints 2011: 241 complaints 2011 2012: 426 complaints 2013: 2,310 complaints 2013 2014: 1,114 complaints 2015: 955 complaints 2015 2016: 555 complaints 2017: 392 complaints 2017 2018: 226 complaints 2019: 233 complaints 2019 2020: 181 complaints 2021: 70 complaints 2021 2022: 31 complaints 2023: 30 complaints 2023 2024: 41 complaints 2025: 6 complaints 2025 2026: 1 complaint

2000: 160 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
1993125
1994113
1995180
199692
1997108
1998123
199987
2000160
2001159
20021,047
2003883
2004276
20051,091
2006824
2007471
20081,030
20091,547
2010381
2011241
2012426
20132,310
20141,114
2015955
2016555
2017392
2018226
2019233
2020181
202170
202231
202330
202441
20256
20261

Known problem areas

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

Engine and engine cooling

31% · 49 reports

Most commonly citing engine and manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe.

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Electrical system

16% · 26 reports

Most commonly citing wiring and ignition.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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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, 2013-09-07

Vehicle speed control

13% · 21 reports

Most commonly citing cruise control and accelerator pedal.

CRASHINJURY
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While feet was on brakes vehicle accelerated at a high speed, causing an accident. Resulting in driver and passenger injuries.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-08-23

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, 2000-09-29

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, 2000-08-08

Tires

12% · 19 reports

Most commonly citing tread/belt and sidewall.

Air bags

9% · 14 reports

Most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY
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While driving 55 MPH the vehicle was involved in a frontal collision but none of the air bags deployed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-04-23

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2007-12-11Exterior lighting07E074000 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…

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    Date not on fileTires01V065000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2000 Nissan Altima — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 49 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 26 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 21 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 01V065000 · Tires
  • Recall 07E074000 · Exterior lighting
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 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.