2000 Nissan Frontier: check engine light

7 of the 189 complaints about the 2000 Nissan Frontier describe check engine light.

owner complaints: 7
of this car's complaints: 4%
typical mileage: 98,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 11 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Check engine light by model year

2023
3
2022
5
2021
1
2020
2
2019
2
2017
6
2016
1
2015
2
2014
1
2013
1
2012
3
2011
2
2010
2
2009
2
2008
11
2007
83
2006
92
2005
65
2004
5
2003
7
2002
8
2001
10
2000
7
1999
2
1998
3

What owners say

Filed Sep 7, 2016 · Engine, Fuel system · 135,000 miles · VT

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 nissan frontier. The contact stated that the oil pan and fuel tank failed due to corrosion. The check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact also observed an abnormal odor of fuel near the vehicle. The vehicle was diagnosed by a dealer where it was determined that the parts needed to be replaced. The oil pan was replaced, but the fuel tank was not replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that it would be an out of pocket expense to replace the fuel tank. The failure mileage was approximately 135,000. Updated 10/18/16*lj updated 10/19/16.

Filed Feb 11, 2015 · Fuel system · 200,000 miles · NJ

Truck started to buck and hesitate during acceleration. Check engine light came on. Took truck to nissan dealer and was informed the fuel take sending was bad. Searched on line for recalls and found a recall for my truck due to defective fuel sending unit. Nissan is refusing to honor the recall because in 2010 they replaced the fuel tank. I stated the fuel tank is not the fuel take sending unit which was not replaced at that time. Dealer charged $850.00 for repairs and nissan will not honor the recall on the fuel sending unit. The recall stated this is a safety recall due to the failure of this unit could cause a crash.

Filed Sep 29, 2014 · Fuel system · 123,600 miles · NY

I noticed a fuel odor for about 2 days and then my check engine light came on. I went to my local nissan dealership on 9/26/2014 and was told that my fuel pump is not sealing properly on top of my fuel tank due to rust. I was informed that the tank needs to be replaced and the cost would be $954 dollars. This is the second time I have had this problem. This same problem occurred in may 2009. I had the same fuel odor issue. They dropped the tank,cleaned up the rust, resealed the fuel pump, and re-installed the tank. At the time it cost me $594 dollars. I have the receipts for both issues. At the time nissan corporate stated that they would not pay for the issue. This is a recurring problem for me and I read under the "complaints" section for this vehicle that other people have had this same problem. This is both a tank defect and more importantly a safety issue.

Filed Jan 8, 2013 · Fuel system · 98,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 nissan frontier. The contact stated that while parked, the check engine light illuminated and a strong fuel odor could be noticed. Upon inspection, it was found that the top of the fuel tank was corroded. The vehicle was not taken to a mechanic and was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle had been previously repaired under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 04v230000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). The contact was also informed that the recall only covered the fuel pump. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000.

Filed Oct 28, 2010 · Fuel system · 73,400 miles · NY

2000 nissan frontier fuel sending unit set off service engine light. This was a recall which was repaired on 6 sept 2007 fuel tank and sending unit were replaced. Vehicle had 62698 miles then. Now fuel sending unit set off service engine light again at 73444 miles. Gas tank corroded around sending unit just 3 years and 11000 miles later. Fuel tank and sending unit were replaced again, at my expense. How was this a fixed recall when nissan still has the same problem and will not pay for it?

Filed Oct 3, 2009 · Fuel system · 67,000 miles · CT

Engine light came on, code was for gasoline vapor leak. Smell was evident around gas fill. Inspection found gas fill tube rusted through. Replaced assembly, smoke tested system, and found leak at gas tank. Tank dropped and inspection found tank rusted through under gasket where fuel hose enters tank. Gas tank also replaced along with all parts between fuel fill cap and tank. Only 67,000 miles, always garaged, connecticut winters-undercarriage hosed weekly. $1056.00 to replace rusted parts.

Filed Jun 5, 2007 · Engine · 75,000 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 nissan frontier. While driving 35mph, the engine began knocking while driving. The service engine light kept coming on. The dealer stated that the failure was due to the gas cap being rusted. The contact paid $600 for the repairs. The failure mileage was 75,000 and the current mileage was 78,000. The vehicle is being diagnosed. The engine size, VIN and purchase date are unavailable.