2000 Nissan Frontier

■ Significantly worse — known issue year

2000 Nissan Frontier
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:29:20.386Z

This year had more than double the complaints of 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

2000: 189 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1998	129
1999	78
2000	189
2001	134
2002	124
2003	77
2004	66
2005	532
2006	616
2007	520
2008	136
2009	37
2010	59
2011	64
2012	78
2013	48
2014	42
2015	33
2016	42
2017	38
2018	25
2019	28
2020	22
2021	17
2022	110
2023	62
2024	17
2025	7
2026	5

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

TIRES 10%

10% of complaints: tires — 19 distinct reports on file.

INJURY

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THE TIRE TREAD CAME OFF THE TIRE FRONT AND BACK ON DRIVERS SIDE CAUSING ME TO GO OUT OF CONTROL AND DAMAGE TO MY DRIVER 'S SIDE LEAVING ME WITH OUT A VEHICLE FOUR MONTHS. DT

NHTSA ODI report, 20021209

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 7%

7% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 13 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 5%

5% of complaints: power train — 9 distinct reports on file.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 4%

4% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 8 distinct reports on file.

SUSPENSION 4%

4% of complaints: suspension — 8 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2000 — complaint volume: 189

R 20000118 — exterior lighting

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.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TAIL LAMP SOCKETS.

Campaign 99V347002 — check if this car was fixed

R 20001106 — power train

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

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE LOCK PLATE.

Campaign 00V288000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20040628 — fuel system, gasoline

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 I

Remedy: 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, NE

Campaign 04V230000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20060403 — exterior lighting

CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER S

Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.

Campaign 06E026000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20090511 — exterior lighting

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONF

Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

Campaign 09E012000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20090728 — exterior lighting

DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONF

Remedy: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.

Campaign 09E025000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2000 Nissan Frontier — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for tires issues (19 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (13 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for power train issues (9 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 99V347002 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Verify recall 00V288000 (power train) has been completed.
Verify recall 04V230000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Verify recall 06E026000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Verify recall 09E012000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Verify recall 09E025000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2015 ▲ 2009 ▲ 2017

WORST YEARS

■ 2006 ■ 2005 ■ 2007

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FAQ

Is the 2000 Nissan Frontier reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2000 Nissan Frontier is rated "significantly worse".

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

The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 10% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2000 Nissan Frontier have?

6 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.