2000 Nissan Xterra wheels problems

11 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 82,000.

owner complaints: 11
of this car's complaints: 5%
typical mileage: 82,000
crashes: 0
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Rim
5
Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
2
Hubcap/cover
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

25k-50k

50k-75k

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200k+

Nissan Xterra wheels problems in other years

Related recalls

WheelsReported August 22, 2003 · 31,700 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 2000 nissan xterra vehicles manufactured between october 15, 1999, and february 29, 2000. The alloy wheels used on these vehicles may not have been properly manufactured and could develop cracks in the wheel spokes.
Risk: If a sufficient number of spoke cracks develop, the wheel could fail and separate from the mounting hub, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without prior warning.
Remedy: Nissan will notify its customers and replace the four alloy wheels with xterra se model bright alloy wheels free of charge. The spare tire steel wheel is not affected. Owner notification began on september 15, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact nissan at 1‑800‑647‑7261. Information can also be obtained through nissan's web site at www.nissanusa.com.

Recall number 03V307000 · Recall details

What 2000 Nissan Xterra owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Nov 3, 2015 · Wheels · 120,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 nissan xterra. The contact stated that there were cracks in the wheels of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Mar 18, 2010 · Wheels · 209,000 miles · SC

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 nissan xterra. The contact stated that when the vehicle was purchased, the rims were cracked. The contact stated there were no related recalls. The dealer will not repair the vehicle since the rims were not a safety issue. The information provided from the recall 03v307000 regarding the wheels on the vehicle was available to the dealer; however, they refused to repair them. The failure mileage was 209000.

Filed Nov 22, 2007 · Wheels · 82,000 miles · PA

3 times in the past year when purchasing tires or brakes wheel studs have broken off. The tire shop told me this has been a big problem with nissan xterras. I was charged $25 for each wheel stud and lug nut. It is getting expensive. Since I have to enter an incident date I entered the last occurance.

Filed Aug 1, 2005 · Wheels · 83,000 miles · VA

While driving 32 MPH the front passenger side wheel separated from the vehicle without warning. As a result the consumer loss control of the vehicle. The consumer was able to regain control and pulled over. Please provide additional information.

Filed Jun 16, 2005 · Wheels · 53,000 miles · VA

Front right alloy wheel of my xterra 2000 has cracks in two places, I called nissan USA to complain about it and asked if there was a recall on my vechicle, I was told that there was a recall on it but it does not include my VIN number. My vechicle's VIN number is [xxx]. I need your help. *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Filed Mar 29, 2005 · Fuel system, Wheels · 80,950 miles · WI

I did not recieve recall info on alloy wheel and fuel sending unit from nissan for my 2000 xterra. In addition I had my nissian serviced several times at a dealer and was not made aware of the recall. Only when I did research did I find out there was a recall.

Filed Jan 11, 2005 · Wheels · 58,000 miles · CA

Recall 03v307000/alloy wheel cracks. Vehicle experienced cracking of the alloy wheels. It was the front left wheel that had the defect. Consumer contacted the manufacturer, and was told that the VIN for this vehicle was not included in the recall. Consumer will have to pay out of pocket to repair this defect.

Filed Oct 21, 2004 · Wheels · CA

Nissan xterra, wheels on these vehicle may not have been properly manufactured, could develop cracks in wheel spokes. *bf recall 03v307000.

Filed Oct 14, 2003 · Wheels · CA

Vehicle is inoperative because of cracked rims.

Filed Aug 9, 2003 · Wheels · 28,500 miles · CT

Alloy wheels on 2000 nissan xterra se models are cracking.I noticed two 1" cracks in one of my wheels while washing the vehicle. A local dealership reluctantly replaced the wheel free of charge. Since I found the crack in my wheel I have come across several people with cracking wheels on the identical model and year.

Questions about the 2000 Nissan Xterra wheels

Does the 2000 Nissan Xterra have wheels problems?

Owners have filed 11 complaints about the wheels of the 2000 Nissan Xterra, 5% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2000 Nissan Xterra wheels problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 82,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2000 Nissan Xterra wheels?

Yes, 1 recall: 03V307000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Nissan Xterra have bad wheels?

The Nissan Xterra model years with the most wheels complaints are 2000 (11 complaints) and 2001 (11 complaints).