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2000 Nissan Xterra
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
More warning signs than most Xterra years
Owner complaints for the 2000 Nissan Xterra are substantially higher than the model-year median of 78.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
All reported categories
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
40–25K
1725–50K
4850–75K
2575–100K
21100–150K
11150K+
126 reports with mileage · 88 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Fuel System, Gasoline. Review the 49 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 33 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Electrical System. Review the 26 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
25 crash reports4 fire reports14 injury reports
What owners actually said
214 reportsREAR DIFFERENTIAL HAD LOUD WHINE. DEALER REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY AT 700-1500 MILES. REPLACEMENT DIFFERENTIAL NOW STARTING TO WHINE AT 15000 MILES. DRIVELINE CLUNKS WHEN STOPPING AND ACCELERATING, SUSPECTED DUE TO SLACK IN TRANSMISSION, UNIVERSAL JOINTS, OR REAR END.*AK
WHILE STANDING BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED. FRONT HOOD WAS SMASHED TO HALF WAY. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK
WAS DRIVING 40MPH WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE WAS TURNING IN FRONT. NISSAN HIT FRONT QUARTER PANEL. UPON IMPACT, NEITHER AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. WAS EMERGENCY ROOM TREATMENT.*AK
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 55MPH ON A RUAL ROUTE AND VEHICLE RAN OFF THE ROAD. THEN, HE CAME BACK ON THE ROAD, AND VEHICLE STARTED SLIPPING. RIGHT WHEEL CAME COMPLETELY OFF, AND VEHICLE STARTED ROLLING THREE TO FOUR TIMES. THE PASSENGERS WERE EJECTED FROM VEHICLE. CONSUMER SUSTAINED HEAD INJURIES. ALSO, DUAL AIRBAGS …
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CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 55MPH ON A RUAL ROUTE AND VEHICLE RAN OFF THE ROAD. THEN, HE CAME BACK ON THE ROAD, AND VEHICLE STARTED SLIPPING. RIGHT WHEEL CAME COMPLETELY OFF, AND VEHICLE STARTED ROLLING THREE TO FOUR TIMES. THE PASSENGERS WERE EJECTED FROM VEHICLE. CONSUMER SUSTAINED HEAD INJURIES. ALSO, DUAL AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED AND TOWED TO REPAIR SHOP. *AK
I HAVE HEARD A ROARING NOISE IN THE TRUCK SINCE I PUCHASED IT ON 4/29/00. THE NOISE HAS GOTTEN PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. I TOOK IT INTO THE DEALERSHIP FOR THEM TO CHECK THE NOISE. I WAS INFORMED THAT THE REAR END WAS GONE. THIS IS A MAJOR COMPONENT OF THE CAR. HAD I IGNORED THE NOISE THERE MAY HAVE BEEN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT , CAUSING S…
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I HAVE HEARD A ROARING NOISE IN THE TRUCK SINCE I PUCHASED IT ON 4/29/00. THE NOISE HAS GOTTEN PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. I TOOK IT INTO THE DEALERSHIP FOR THEM TO CHECK THE NOISE. I WAS INFORMED THAT THE REAR END WAS GONE. THIS IS A MAJOR COMPONENT OF THE CAR. HAD I IGNORED THE NOISE THERE MAY HAVE BEEN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT , CAUSING SEVERE INJURY TO ME, MY PASSENGERS, AND OTHERS. I AM ALARMED AND REPORTING THIS BECAUSE SUCH A DEFECT MAY GO UNREPORTED. THANK YOU FOR ANY ASSISTANCE ATTENTION YOU MAY GIVE TO THIS ISSUE. *AK
3 OF THE 6 STUDS AND 5 OF THE 6 LUG NUTS CAME OFF OF THE TIRE( DOT NUMBER: 0215042 TIRE SIZE: P265/70R15 )
NISSAN STATES THERE IS NOT A PROBLEM.NOT COOPERATIVE. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONE DIN SUMMARY. *AK
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 UP 4/4 POST SET IN CONCRETE, STRAIGHT AS ARROW ABOUT 100 PLUS FEET INTO LAKE. MOT…
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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 UP 4/4 POST SET IN CONCRETE, STRAIGHT AS ARROW ABOUT 100 PLUS FEET INTO LAKE. MOTHER AND STRANGER WERE ABLE TO OPEN DOORS AND REMOVE TWO CHILDREN BEFORE CAR SUNK TO TOP, WHEN WRECKER GOT CAR OUT IT WAS IN REVERSE, AND THE DOORS OR WINDOWS WOULD NOT OPEN.*AK
NISSAN IS NOT BACKING THE WARRANTY. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK
Official recalls
304V230000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump
May 24, 2004
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
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, 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.
03V307000 · Wheels
Aug 22, 2003
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
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 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.
00V288000 · Power Train:automatic Transmission
Oct 2, 2000
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE DRIVER SELECTS 'DRIVE' AND THE TRANSMISSION IS ACTUALLY IN 'REVERSE', A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE LOCK PLATE.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.