2000 Nissan Xterra Problems
Typical for Model
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2000 Nissan Xterra.
Complaints
258
Crashes
30
Fires
4
Injuries
29
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 2000 Nissan Xterra Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#130 complaints
Fuel Pump
Avg mileage:73,398 mi
#215 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
Avg mileage:78,732 mi
#314 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:84,818 mi
Crash-related:2
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Nissan Xterra.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel Pump | 30 | — | — | 73,398 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 15 | — | — | 78,732 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 14 | 2 | — | 84,818 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 12 | 12 | — | 66,134 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 12 | 1 | 2 | 109,799 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 8 | 1 | — | 91,333 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 7 | — | — | 62,695 mi | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery | 7 | — | — | 61,912 mi | |
| Fuel System | 7 | 1 | 1 | 155,874 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 7 | 3 | — | 155,000 mi | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 7 | — | — | 52,358 mi | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 6 | — | — | 66,667 mi | |
| Fuel System, Other:Delivery:Fuel Pump | 6 | — | — | 59,585 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 5 | — | — | 68,700 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wheels:Rim | 5 | — | — | 55,817 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Rear | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 2 | 1 | 1 | — |
Fuel Pump
30
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
73,398
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
78,732
Automatic Transmission
14
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
84,818
Air Bags:Frontal
12
complaints
Crashes
12
Fires
—
Avg Miles
66,134
Electrical Faults
12
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Avg Miles
109,799
Gasoline Fuel System
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
91,333
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
62,695
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
61,912
Fuel System
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
155,874
Unintended Acceleration
7
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
155,000
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
52,358
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
66,667
Fuel System, Other:Delivery:Fuel Pump
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
59,585
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
68,700
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheels:Rim
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
55,817
Engine & Cooling
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Rear
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Instrument Cluster
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
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2000 Nissan Xterra — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2000 Nissan Xterra reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2000 Nissan Xterra has 258 NHTSA complaints, 30 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Fuel Pump with 30 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2000 Nissan Xterra?
Top reported problems: Fuel Pump (30 complaints, avg 73,398 mi); Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe (15 complaints, avg 78,732 mi); Automatic Transmission (14 complaints, avg 84,818 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 Xterra?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 82,481 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 Xterra?
NHTSA complaints for the 2000 Nissan Xterra include 30 crash-related reports, 4 fire reports, 29 injuries, and 1 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 Xterra have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2000 Nissan Xterra 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 Xterra?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Nissan Xterra reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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