2000 NISSAN FRONTIER Electrical System Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Electrical System Issues in the 2000 NISSAN FRONTIER
4 electrical system complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 NISSAN FRONTIER. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Electrical System Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 NISSAN FRONTIER CREW CAB. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRICAL BOARD LOCATED BEHIND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED AND CAUSED THE HEADLIGHT TO FAIL BEYOND REPAIR. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE WHO ADVISED THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO MAKE REPAIR BECAUSE THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT SUPPLY PARTS AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS OVER TEN YEARS. THE CONTACT TRADED THE VEHICLE IN FOR A NEWER VEHICLE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.
THERE WAS A SHORT IN THE FUSE BOX THAT CAUSED A FIRE THAT BURNED UP THE BATTERY, THE HOSES AND MOST OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. PRIOR TO THE FIRE THE VEHICLE WAS STALLING DURING TURNS. THIS OCCURRED FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES OF DRIVING WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN TO A GARAGE. THE FIRE STARTED AS THE TRUCK TURNED INTO THE GARAGE PARKING LOT SO IT WAS PUT OUT QUICKLY. I CONTACTED NISSAN, AND THEY SAID THEY WOULD NOT INVESTIGATE OR LOOK AT THE VEHICLE UNLESS I PAID TO HAVE IT TOWED TO A NISSAN DEALER AND PAID THE NISSAN DEALER TO HAVE A MECHANIC WITH NO C&O TRAINING LOOK AT THE VEHICLE. I CALLED NISSAN BACK AND THEY SAID THAT WAS THERE FINAL DECISION AND NO ONE FROM NISSAN COULD DO ANYTHING ELSE. *AK
MY NISSAN 2000 SE 4X4 EXTENDED CAB HAS AROUND 27000 MILES. I PURCHASED IT NEW FROM CARMAX ON 6/9/2000. ABOUT SIX MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING THE TRUCK I EXPERIENCED A FAILURE OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. I NOTIFIED MY NISSAN DEALER BUT COULDN'T DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. I'VE LEARNED TO LIVE WITH THE PROBLEM BUT IT NOW OCCURS JUST ABOUT EVERY TIME I DRIVE. IT TURNS OFF FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES AND THEN COMES ON AGAIN. MY LIGHTS OR OTHER SAFETY EQUIPMENT ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS FAILURE. DURING THE FAILURE I CAN'T TELL HOW FAST I'M DRIVING. *NM
2000 NISSAN CREW CAB PICKUP. BOUGHT IN APRIL, 2003. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE INTRUMENT PANEL HAS STOPPED WORKING. CRUISE CONTROL ALSO DISENGAGES. AFTER 10 TO 15 MINUTES EVERYTHING STARTS WORKING AGAIN. MY MECHANIC TELLS ME IT WOULD BE EXTREMELY HARD TO LOCATE THE PROBLEM. DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEA WHAT COULD BE CAUSING THIS?*AK
Other 2000 NISSAN FRONTIER Problem Areas
Tires
19 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
12 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
9 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
8 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
8 complaints
Suspensionfront
8 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
8 complaints
Air Bags
7 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
7 complaints
Power Train
6 complaints
Suspensionrear
6 complaints
Unknown Or Other
6 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
5 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
5 complaints
Suspension
5 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages
5 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
4 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
4 complaints
Structure
4 complaints
Tiressidewall
4 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
3 complaints
Exterior Lighting
3 complaints
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
3 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
2 complaints
Engine
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
2 complaints
Parking Brake
2 complaints
Seat Belts
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
2 complaints
Structureframe And Members
2 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Cooling
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Fuel System Dieselstoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Parking Brakeconventional
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assembly
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinecenter Support Bearing
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinion
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Suspensionrearshock Absorber
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
1 complaint
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint
Visibilitywiper
1 complaint
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
1 complaint