2000 Nissan Xterra: engine stalls while driving

Filed Sep 16, 2024 · Electrical, Fuel system · CO

My car keeps stalling out like it's not getting gas.

Filed Oct 22, 2015 · Fuel system · 70,000 miles · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 nissan xterra. While driving at 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump melted and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.

Filed Apr 20, 2012 · Fuel system · 143,000 miles · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 nissan xterra. While driving 30 MPH, the contact stated that the vehicle had suddenly stalled without warning. The vehicle was inspected by the contact and he noticed that the fuel pump may be defective. The vehicle had not been diagnosed and had not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 143,000.

Filed Aug 30, 2011 · Engine, Fuel system · 142,000 miles · CA

The vehicle stalled while idling. While idling car begins to vibrate, RPM drop down and ultimately car stalls. Leading up to this incident, when accelerating from a stop, when pressing on gas pedal, car does not engage and appears to die out; fortunately it catches and continues on. Thought it was isolated incident, however, this LED to the idling problem. Took vehicle to mechanic, and he could not identify problem as no engine codes registered, and no obvious malfunction was present. This is a very dangerous situation, as car could stall out while moving. This needs to be addressed immediately before a stall occurs on the highway and someone gets hurt. A review of nissan websites has reflected a persistent problem with this specific vehicle. The prevalence of this problem would logically lead to the conclusion that this is a design problem that should be investigated by nissan and corrected; again before someone gets seriously hurt.

Filed Jul 7, 2008 · Fuel system · 150,129 miles · TN

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 nissan xterra. The contact stated that his son was driving the vehicle and it would stall after he filled it with gasoline. He drove for approximately five miles before the stalling began. The ignition would not start, but there was no significant loss of power. He took the vehicle to firestone and they performed an engine diagnostic test and found that the fuel sending unit was defective. The dealer stated that the fuel sending unit was included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v230000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). The contact was informed to take the vehicle to the dealer to have the repair made for free. The dealer performed a diagnostic test, verified the defect, and replaced the unit. The dealer then called the contact and informed him that the vehicle was not starting, and they would have to change the fuel pump. The manufacturer stated that they would not pay for the fuel pump repair. He was referred to a representative, who stated that they would get back with him if they planned to assist. The contact was later informed that due to the mileage on the vehicle and because the fuel pump was not the same as the fueling unit, they would not make the repair. The speed was unknown. The current mileage was approximately 150,700 and failure mileage was 150,129.

Filed Sep 11, 2007 · Electrical · 120,000 miles · MD

My car stalled at high speed (60 MPH) on an interstate. I was able to start it and take to dealership where they diagnosed issue as bad speedometer controller. Dashboard failure sent message to transmission that car wasn't running, causing a stall. Very unsafe!!! The dealership ordered the part on 8/10 and told me the car would be ready for pickup on 8/13. At that time I had some maintenance work done as well, after being informed my car would be ready on 8/13. On 8/13 I was informed that the dealership had done the other work on my car (120k maint, battery, and fixed knock sensor) but the speedometer controller was on backorder. It has been over a month. I tried driving the vehicle but again three times experienced a stall, all while driving on interstate so consider the car not drivable and was lucky to not have been hit. I reported the delay in getting the part to nissan consumer affairs, and they are unconcerned. They told me parts only need to be made available during warranty. Who these days w/ price of cars can afford new car w/I 3 years? Car is only 7 yrs old and for all I know, later models could be using same part. I suspect part is unavailable because others have experienced this same issue, which is a very unsafe stall, normally at high speed. Dealership even told me not to drive car. Can you do anything to nissan to get part in so I have transportation to and from my job? *jb updated 12-12-07. *kb updated

Filed Jun 20, 2005 · Fuel system · 50,000 miles · VA

Dt: in response to the fuel pump terminal on the fuel sending unit that may crack owner took vehicle to dealer for recall work, and the car broke down twice since then for the same reason. Owner was worried that the car may stall while driving. Dealer had tried to fix the recall 3 times, and the owner no longer trusted that nissan was fixing the problem. The first time, the owner was at a traffic light and the vehicle died. The second time, the car was parked for about 2 hours and would not start. Third time, vehicle was parked for about an hour and the car would not start. Owner has not talked to the manufacturer. This has been happening for about one year. Owner had the fuel pump replaced before the recall. Nissan reimbursed some of the money back. The owner concerned that she may be getting faulty parts.

Filed Jan 13, 2005 · Engine, Fuel system · 170,000 miles · MS

Truck was found to have cracked exhaust manifold, I notice other ones have been reported, also truck runs very rough at idle almost stalling out, I have spent a lot on this problem, nissan can not solve problem, they replace manifold but truck still runs rough after a week of them fixing it.

Filed Jul 19, 2004 · Fuel system · PA

While driving 5 MPH the vehicle stalled. The consumer restarted the vehicle and drove it to the dealer for inspection. *ak

Filed Jul 15, 2004 · Fuel system · 59,294 miles · CA

The fuel injector failed and the vehicle stalled while driving. The consumber exited the vehicle wiggled the battery cable and the vehicle started. The vehicle was driven to the dealer where the fuel injector was cleaned and later it needed to be replaced at the owners expense. A recall letter was received yesterday and his vehicle acording to the manufacture was not included in the recall.

Filed Apr 12, 2004 · Fuel system · 90,000 miles · PA

While driving to work, engine suddenly slowed & then stalled - would not restart. After towing to a local service station - I was told it was the fuel pump. The vehicle is no longer covered under warranty so I had to pay to have it replaced. This is the third fuel pump that has been installed on my vehicle. In september of 2001 it happened for the first time - again breaking down in the middle of the road. I was told by the service station that this is a known problem with xterras? I don't want to be replacing my fuel pump every 2 years/20,000 miles - my truck currently has 94,000 miles on it.

Filed Aug 26, 2003 · Electrical · NY

While operating vehicle it would stall then restart,it finale quit and was towed to dealership. Was told it sounded like the fuel sending unit,two days later received a phone call from dealer and told problem was ecu/ECM which failed because A/C drain had clogged and condensation ruined control unit which is not covered under extended warranty because it is determined by the dealer and nissan corp. To be collateral damage. Have read owners manual cover to cover and at no time does it say to make sure drain is clear or it could cause this condition which they claim is my fault, at this time I have filed a report with the bbb as per their manual and am waiting for an arbitrator to be assigned.