The contact owns a 2000 Nissan Frontier. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 04V230000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact was unable to register the vehicle with an open recall. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The worst 2000 Nissan Frontier problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Tires30
- Fuel system28
- Transmission26
- Suspension22
- Brakes19
- Electrical14
- Airbags12
- Acceleration11
- Engine11
- Visibility11
- Body7
- Lights7
- Seat belts4
- Seats2
- Steering2
- Locks1
- Wheels1
Specific symptoms reported on the 2000 Nissan Frontier
Tire blowout 9Fuel gauge 8Check engine light 7Stalling 7Wipers 6Fuel smell 5
Recalls 3
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 04V230000 · Recall details
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 00V288000 · Recall details
Exterior lighting: tail lights
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: minivans and light duty trucks. The tail light socket may have been improperly molded, resulting in the locking tab having insufficient force to retain the bulb.
- Risk
- If the bulb falls out of the socket, the brake or tail lamp function cannot occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the tail lamp sockets.
Recall number 99V347002 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2000 Nissan Frontier 87
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 Frontier 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 | RWD | 17-20 | 22-24 | 19-21 |
| 2.4L 4‑cyl | 4WD | 16 | 19 | 17 |
| 3.3L 6‑cyl | RWD | 14-15 | 17-18 | 15-16 |
| 3.3L 6‑cyl | 4WD | 14-15 | 17 | 15 |
What 2000 Nissan Frontier owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2000 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated that the vehicle was purchased 7 months ago. The contact stated that upon attempting to register the vehicle and to secure the license plates, the State DMV informed the contact that there was an open recall on the vehicle that needed to be completed prior to the registration. The contact was made aware of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 04V230000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact had called several dealers, who advised that the parts were not available and would need to be located. The contact had not been able to drive the vehicle due to the unrepaired recall. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not informed of the issue. The contact stated that the vehicle had not experienced a failure.
From my Internet search using Google Gemini, (and Google AI has a disclaimer it can make errors), I have replaced my distributer on my 2000 Nissan Frontier three times now due to a stalling problem I have experienced on hot days. My 2000 Nissan Frontier is VIN [XXX] . Let's see how much Gemini info I can paste here: "The distributor on your KA24DE engine contains the camshaft position sensor, which is a critical component for engine timing. The distributor itself can fail for a number of reasons, including: Internal bearing failure: The bearing that the distributor shaft spins on can fail, causing the shaft to wobble or seize up. This disrupts the signal from the camshaft position sensor. Failed or failing camshaft position sensor: The sensor itself can fail due to age, heat, or internal electrical issues. Ignition coil failure: The ignition coil is often integrated into the distributor housing on this engine. As it heats up, it can fail and lose spark, causing the engine to stall. The reason this issue is often related to hot weather or a hot engine is that the heat can cause the internal components of the distributor to expand and fail, and it can also cause the ignition coil to break down more easily. Symptoms of Distributor Failure The symptoms for a failing distributor on the 2.4L are very similar to those of the V6 engine: Stalling, especially when hot: This is the most common symptom. The engine may run perfectly when cold, but after it has been running for a while and the engine compartment is hot, it may stall and refuse to restart until it cools down. Engine runs poorly: You may experience a rough idle, misfires, or a loss of power. Hard start or no start: A failing distributor can cause the engine to crank but not start, as it is unable to produce a spark." Nissan no longer provides a replacement distributor and I suspect aftermarket are rebuilds. ***Stalling in traffic I believe is a definite safety issue*** Please let me know. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATIO
I was driving home or not and it was raining. I turned the windshield wipers on. They were working to begin with but after a few minutes, they just quit working altogether. You could hear the motor running for the wiper, but they just wasn’t moving so I had to see it on the side of the road to it. Quit raining so I could make it home. and couldn’t find the part to fix the windshield wipers so my boyfriend has rigged it to where it would work
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The contact owns a 2000 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the rear taillight bulb would eject from the retaining clip inside the socket of the taillight assembly. She became aware of the failure after purchasing replacement bulbs for what she thought were blown bulbs. After several failures, the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who physically held the bulb in place inside the assembly. After letting go of the bulb, the failure recurred. The local dealer and manufacturer were contacted and informed of the failure. The manufacturer notified the contact of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 99V347002 (Exterior Lighting) however, the VIN was not included. The contact was then referred to the federal safety agency for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 168,000.
Passenger airbag will not turn on with factory key.
Went to my local garage to get my tires balanced. Mechanic reported that 1 of the 4 tires (all bought together) was beginning to come apart internally / belt separation. The tires were installed during october of 2019. They have less than 8000 miles on the tires. Vendor is reimbursing me for the one tire that was found to have the defect. Thankfully this was caught early, but am very concerned as the other 3 tires have the same dot number.
Break light shocker brittle
Went into dealer to change passenger seat belt under life time warranty. Dealer said passenger seat belt was bad. Driver seat belt was replaced life time under warranty 5 months before. They said part seatbelt passenger was no longer in production and to call nissan. I called nissan and was given a case number. They told me they were searching for the part. Weeks go by with no official update but they changed the reps 2 times. The last nissan representative [xxx] contacted me april 15th saying they could not find the part and would pay $800 for the trucks back. I questioned on why they would stop producing a lifetime warranty safety device passenger seat belt when it clearly could be a danger to rider in the passenger seat. Nissan had pictures of the truck and how great of condition it is. I told them I just wanted a seat belt fixed under the life time warranty not to give away my truck for $800 when which has line-x, nav and tow for work. I asked [xxx] how does that help me? She said that was kelly blue book was $800. When I looked it was $4k not $800. I asked why the seat belt mechanism can't be fixed. She said that "I" would have to find a dealer to do that. Would not answer my question on getting 2nd option. Any question after she would not answer. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
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Questions about the 2000 Nissan Frontier
Is the 2000 Nissan Frontier reliable?
Owners have filed 189 complaints about the 2000 Nissan Frontier, 3.0 times a typical Frontier model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Nissan Frontier?
Tires, with 30 complaints, typically around 68,339 miles. Next is fuel system (28).
How many recalls does the 2000 Nissan Frontier have?
3 recalls, covering fuel system, gasoline, power train and exterior lighting.
What year does the Nissan Frontier have bad tires?
The Nissan Frontier model years with the most tires complaints are 2000 (30 complaints), 1998 (23 complaints) and 1999 (19 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2000 Nissan Frontier get?
Official estimates for the 2000 Nissan Frontier range from 15 to 21 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.4L 4-cyl, RWD) gets 17-20 city and 22-24 highway.
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