Complaints
199
Crashes
34
Fires
6
Injuries
30
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2000 Nissan Altima Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#119 complaints
Engine & Cooling
Avg mileage:87,153 mi
Fires:2
#216 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:99,618 mi
Crash-related:3
#315 complaints
Unintended Acceleration
Avg mileage:77,744 mi
Crash-related:4
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Nissan Altima.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine & Cooling | 19 | — | 2 | 87,153 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 16 | 3 | — | 99,618 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 15 | 4 | — | 77,744 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 10 | — | — | 75,242 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 9 | — | — | 130,300 mi | |
| Airbags | 8 | 8 | — | 78,766 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 8 | — | — | 63,820 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 6 | 6 | — | 106,182 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 6 | — | — | 43,000 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 6 | 2 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 5 | — | — | 98,000 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Steering Defects | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 2 | — | — | — |
Engine & Cooling
19
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
87,153
Electrical Faults
16
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
99,618
Unintended Acceleration
15
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
77,744
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
75,242
Tire Defects
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Tread/Belt
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
130,300
Airbags
8
complaints
Crashes
8
Fires
—
Avg Miles
78,766
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
63,820
Air Bags:Frontal
6
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
—
Avg Miles
106,182
Automatic Transmission
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
43,000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
6
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
98,000
Engine Problems
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Instrument Cluster
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2000 Nissan Altima — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2000 Nissan Altima reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2000 Nissan Altima has 199 NHTSA complaints, 34 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine & Cooling with 19 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2000 Nissan Altima?
Top reported problems: Engine & Cooling (19 complaints, avg 87,153 mi); Electrical Faults (16 complaints, avg 99,618 mi); Unintended Acceleration (15 complaints, avg 77,744 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2000 Nissan Altima?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 86,930 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2000 Nissan Altima?
NHTSA complaints for the 2000 Nissan Altima include 34 crash-related reports, 6 fire reports, 30 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2000 Nissan Altima have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2000 Nissan Altima as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2000 Nissan Altima?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Nissan Altima reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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