Tl* the contact owns a 2000 nissan altima. While driving approximately 40 MPH, both the driver and passenger air bags deployed, without warning or impact. The contact stated that the driver's air bag struck her in the face. As a result, the contact crashed into a curb and destroyed the transmission and the passenger side seat belt. The contact stated that the air bag indicator flickered on and off prior to the failure. There were no injuries. The contact drove the vehicle to her home. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.
The worst 2000 Nissan Altima problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Engine53
- Electrical25
- Acceleration21
- Tires18
- Airbags14
- Brakes12
- Transmission9
- Visibility8
- Fuel system6
- Suspension6
- Body5
- Steering3
- Wheels3
- Lights2
Specific symptoms reported on the 2000 Nissan Altima
Stalling 18Check engine light 13Misfire 7No deployment 6Fuel gauge 6Jerking 6Tire blowout 6
Trouble codes owners of the 2000 Nissan Altima mention
P0304 2
Recalls 1
Tires: tread/belt
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with firestone firehawk gta-02 , size p205/55r16 89h tires. The recalled tires are identified by dot serial #w2 t2 vf3 xxx or w2 t2 vf3 xxxx; where xxx may be 289, 299, 309, 319, 329, 339, 349, 359, 369, 379, 389, 399, 409, 419, 429, 439, 449, 459, 469, 479, 489, 499, 509, 519, 529, 010, 020, 030, 040, 050, 060, 070, 080, 090, 100, 110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 170, and where xxxx may be 1800, 1900, 2000, 2100, 2200, 2300, 2400, 2500, 2600, 2700, 2800, 2900, 3000, 3100, 3200, 3300, 3400, 3500, 3600, 3700, 3800, 3900, 4000, 4100, 4200, 4300, 4400, and 4500. With increasing mileage, the tires may develop shoulder area cracking. Continued use of a tire with this condition may lead to exposure of the belt edge.
- Risk
- Under these circumstances, a belt edge separation is posible, which could resulting in the loss of tire pressure.
- Remedy
- Bridgestone/firestone will replace the tires which were installed as original equipment on these altima vehicles. Firestone is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Owner notification is expected to begin during march 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized firestone dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact firestone at 1‑800‑465‑1904.
Recall number 01V065000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2000 Nissan Altima 57
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Vehicle key not detected / authenticated, engine will not start
- Windshield cracking
- Removing foreign material from the window glass
- Window glass warranty information
- Diagnosis of vehicle pull (drift) and/or steering wheel off-center
- 12 volt battery testing for in-service vehicles service information
- Silicone-based lubricant or grease CAN damage electrical components service information
- Intelligent key replacement or swapping between vehicles
- Wheel bearing collision damage
- Strut and shock absorber replacement guidelines
2000 Nissan Altima fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4‑cyl | FWD | 18-21 | 26-28 | 21-24 |
What 2000 Nissan Altima owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I parked my car at my home on 5/6/16. On 5/7/16 I got in my car to go grocery shopping and it would not start. I got a jump start, replaced to fob battery, replace the car battery, had a locksmith to test the fob. To no avail, so I research my vehicle and found that this was a recall, but since has expired. I purchase my car 9/2013. As I was researching a notice that when the vehicle reacher 84,000 the steering wheel locks. I had my car told to a nissan dealer and was told it would be $1,050. To repair it. It happens so often that they stock the part. I have read 364 complaints asking for nissan to recall this problem. It is not fair to us as consumer to have to pay for this because this is happening in hundreds of vehicle. I have been without my car for 6 days now and nissan consumer affairs said they would have to do research and will notify me by 5/13/16 which will be 8 days. I can't afford a $1,000 to pay for something that is no my fault. I have own a nissan maxima and never had a problem, but since this event. I will not buy another one. This is from complaints.com website: their cars. Read more 8.6 pretty bad typical repair cost: $935.00 average mileage: 84,085 miles total complaints: 323 complaints please help me in resolving this problem. Thanks, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Car cuts off while driving. Fuel pump issues
Gauges shut off, freeze, and advance while in motion, confusing the drivers. Causing unknown speed, gas, temperature, and others metering. This is happening since I bought the car. Sometime work fine. Most of the time gages are down.
I was driving home from work. Got. Rearended I hit the car in front of me. I was stopped at a light. The airbag did not deploy. I suffered a head injury. Broken spine. Car was destroyed only thing left was were I was sitting. And the passenger seat. Now nissan murano 2005 has faulty airbag too. Light on and flashing. Vehicle. Rendered unsafe to operate vehicle. Nissan has ongoing problems with their airbags and wont help consumers fix the problems.
Traveling w/ flow of traffic when turn head for split second not realizing the vehicle ahead of me stalled, so she had no brake lights or flashers, nevertheless I slammed into the that vehicle in front of me. I hit wrapped myself around the steering wheel and my head flew over the steering wheel and back unto the seat. But never did the airbag deploy to hold me in place. My injuries where shortness of breath, since my chest and neck were bruised. My arms were difficult to move. My head was pounding along with my jaws in pain.
Went out for dinner and noticed nothing unusual. On the way home, "check engine" light came on and engine began to run rough. Then, 200 yards from home, "check engine" light began flashing and engine roughness increased to shaking. Codes read: "knock" and "cylinder 4 misfire". If this had happened in heavy traffic or on one of the bridges that we frequently use, my wife and I both would probably be severely injured, if not dead! The onset was rapid! Guess I was not lucky enough to escape this much-stonewalled nissan manufacturing defect that I have learned about only from the multitude of online information. Until it happened to me, it would not have occurred to check into it, with no communication from nissan. Maintenance and all fluids are up-to-snuff.
I just bought a 200 nissan altima. I was driving to hilton head and 2 hours into the trip the cruise control went off and then the air bag light came on. I kept giving it gas and it just started slowing down. We got hit from behind and spun around. I broke my nose and my girlfriend broke her hip in 3 places.
I put my foot on the brakes after I started the car and when the brake pedal went to the floor, I realized my brakes were not working. I later had the car checked and learned that the bracket on the strut assembly that secures the brake hose separated from the strut when the spot welds failed. Subsequently, the unsecured brake hose was punctured because of contact with moving parts.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 nissan altima. The contact stated that while traveling 40 MPH the contact noticed that the temperature was almost at max. The vehicle began to run rough and smoke started to emit into the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who stated that the engine was not the original equipment and there was no coolant. As a result, the engine over heated causing the engine block to crack. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 200,000.
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Questions about the 2000 Nissan Altima
Is the 2000 Nissan Altima reliable?
Owners have filed 159 complaints about the 2000 Nissan Altima, fewer than a typical Altima model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Nissan Altima?
Engine and cooling, with 53 complaints, typically around 85,412 miles. Next is electrical (25).
How many recalls does the 2000 Nissan Altima have?
1 recall, covering tires.
What year does the Nissan Altima have bad engine?
The Nissan Altima model years with the most engine complaints are 2002 (682 complaints), 2003 (559 complaints) and 2005 (395 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2000 Nissan Altima get?
Official estimates for the 2000 Nissan Altima range from 21 to 24 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.4L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 18-21 city and 26-28 highway.
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