2000 NISSAN ALTIMA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

199

Owner Complaints

34 Crashes 6 Fires

2

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

4

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2000 NISSAN ALTIMA

The 2000 NISSAN ALTIMA has received a total of 199 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS, TIRES:TREAD/BELT. 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by Nissan North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Cooling (19 complaints), Electrical System (16 complaints), and Vehicle Speed Control (15 complaints).

Recalls for the 2000 NISSAN ALTIMA

NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2000 NISSAN ALTIMA, potentially affecting up to 32,922 vehicles.

Recall 07E074000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

| 11,300 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN EAGLE EYES HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES, P/NOS. DS517-B001L AND DS517-B001R, SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE OPTICEL SURFACE OF THE REFLECTOR IS CORRODED INHIBITING THE PERFORMANCE OF THE UPPER AND LOWER BEAMS WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM TO THE PHOTOMETRIC REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: EAGLE EYES WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR ANY NONCOMPLIANT HEADLIGHTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 11, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT EAGLE EYES AT 1-800-568-1098.

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Recall 01V065000 — TIRES:TREAD/BELT

| 21,622 vehicles affected

Defect: 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,...

Consequence: 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...

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Owner Complaints for the 2000 NISSAN ALTIMA

199 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 NISSAN ALTIMA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 19 2 Fires
Electrical System
Complaints: 16 3 Crashes 2 Injuries
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 15 4 Crashes 3 Injuries
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 10
Tires
Complaints: 9
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 9
Air Bags
Complaints: 8 8 Crashes 8 Injuries
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 8
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 6 6 Crashes 5 Injuries
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 6
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 6 2 Crashes 2 Injuries
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 5
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 5 1 Fire
Engine
Complaints: 4 1 Crash 1 Fire 1 Injury
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 4 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 4 2 Crashes 1 Injury
Suspension
Complaints: 4
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 4
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 3
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 3 1 Fire
Steering
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 1 Injury
Structurebody
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Wheels
Complaints: 3
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
Complaints: 2
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Power Train
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 2
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 2
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 2
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
Complaints: 2
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 2
Wheelsrim
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 1 1 Fire 1 Injury
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
Complaints: 1
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 1
Equipmentelectricalanti Theft Devices
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Other
Complaints: 1
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 1
Power Trainclutch Assembly
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 1
Structure
Complaints: 1
Structurebodybumpers
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
Complaints: 1 1 Crash

Most Recent Complaints

#10903163 | AIR BAGS | | 200,000 miles Crash 1 Injury
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.
#10864430 | STEERING | | 84,000 miles
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). *TR
#10850558 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | | 153,000 miles
CAR CUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING. FUEL PUMP ISSUES
#10819197 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | 10 miles
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.
#10819197 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | | 10 miles
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.

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Safety Rating for the 2000 NISSAN ALTIMA

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2000 NISSAN ALTIMA in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2000 NISSAN ALTIMA

Nissan North America, Inc. has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2000 NISSAN ALTIMA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

NTB99-036A — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

INFORMATION REGARDING KEYLESS REMOTE ENTRY PROGRAMMING. *TT

NTB99081 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

INFORMATION USED IF VEHICLE EXHIBITS A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0335 (CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR) STORED IN SELF-DIAGNOSIS RESULTS. *TT

NTB99052 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SERVICE INFORMATION TO REPAIR VEHICLES EXHIBITING SQUEAK AND RATTLE NOISE(S). *TT

NTB99063 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE

ON SOME VEHICLES, THE NISSAN VEHICLES IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM / NISSAN ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (NVIS / NATS) WILL NOW ALLOW THE ENGINE TO START WITHOUT THE USE OF A REGISTERED IGNITION KEY. *TT

NHTSA Investigations for the 2000 NISSAN ALTIMA

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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