2000 Nissan Xterra
This year had 30% to 100% more 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.
- Complaints
- 214
- Recalls
- 5
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Fuel system, gasoline
Campaigns on file for 2000
None on file
23% of complaints
Complaints per year
2000: 214 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 0 |
| 2000 | 214 |
| 2001 | 150 |
| 2002 | 157 |
| 2003 | 72 |
| 2004 | 84 |
| 2005 | 845 |
| 2006 | 780 |
| 2007 | 557 |
| 2008 | 119 |
| 2009 | 19 |
| 2010 | 38 |
| 2011 | 24 |
| 2012 | 16 |
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 10 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Fuel system, gasoline
23% · 49 reportsMost commonly citing fuel pump and delivery.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Nissan Xterra. While driving 30 MPH, the contact stated that the vehicle had suddenly stalled without warning. The vehicle was inspected by the contact and he noticed that the fuel pump may be defective.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-04-20
Engine and engine cooling
16% · 35 reportsMost commonly citing manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe and engine.
Electrical system
12% · 26 reportsMost commonly citing interior/under dash and front underhood.
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Immediately after I exited my building garage and made right turn on city street on a clear summer day afternoon the engine sound began roaring and vehicle suddenly accelerating.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-08-16
Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system
On Saturday I smelled a burning smell while driving on the highway but it went away quickly and I couldn't find any source in the vehicle, so I assumed I just drove past something that smelled badly. On Sunday the smell returned, stronger.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-05-09
My car dies out while driving. I've replaced so many parts already and it keeps leaving me stranded.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-09-15
Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system and steering
Power train
11% · 23 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and differential unit.
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While parked with one wheel behind parking stop, a/c running and vehicle thought to be in park, vehicle sat there for 5 or more minutes, vehicle starts moving forward,goes down about 8'slope, across road, down another 14'slope, through fence taking...
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-07-07
Also filed under Vehicle speed control
Service brakes
7% · 16 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Safety timeline
5 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2000Complaint volume 214 complaints filed for this model year.
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2000-11-06Power train00V288000 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…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the automatic transmission shift cable lock plate.
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2003-09-15Wheels03V307000 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…
Remedy: 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…
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2004-06-28Fuel system, gasoline04V230000 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…
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…
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2006-04-03Exterior lighting06E026000 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…
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.
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2009-05-11Exterior lighting09E012000 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…
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2000 Nissan Xterra — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Fuel system, gasoline: 49 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 35 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 26 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 00V288000 · Power train
- Recall 03V307000 · Wheels
- Recall 04V230000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 06E026000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 09E012000 · Exterior lighting
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- Is the 2000 Nissan Xterra reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2000 Nissan Xterra is rated "worse than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Nissan Xterra?
- The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2000 Nissan Xterra have?
- 5 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.