2000 NISSAN XTERRA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
258
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
10
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2000 NISSAN XTERRA
The 2000 NISSAN XTERRA has received a total of 258 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP. 10 technical service bulletins have been issued by Nissan North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump (30 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe (15 complaints), and Power Trainautomatic Transmission (14 complaints).
Recalls for the 2000 NISSAN XTERRA
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2000 NISSAN XTERRA, potentially affecting up to 772,762 vehicles.
Recall 09E012000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 16,270 vehicles affected
Defect: SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
View full details →Recall 06E026000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 61,944 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
View full details →Recall 04V230000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 586,196 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SIX CYLINDER ENGINES AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FOUR OR SIX CYLINDER ENGINES, THE FUEL PUMP TERMINAL ON THE FUEL-SENDING UNIT CAN DEVELOP A CRACK IN THE PLASTIC MOLDING. THIS CAN CAUSE THE TERMINAL STRIP TO CORRODE UNDER SOME ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS.
Consequence: IF CORROSION OCCURS, THE TERMINAL STRIP COULD EVENTUALLY BREAK CAUSING THE FUEL PUMP TO STOP OPERATION. THIS WILL RESULT IN NOT BEING ABLE TO START THE ENGINE OR CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STOP RUNNING WITHOUT WARNING, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: IN THE FOLLOWING STATES, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL-SENDING UNIT. THESE STATES ARE CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, TENNESSEE, VERMONT, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN,...
View full details →Recall 03V307000 — WHEELS
| 31,700 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Recall 00V288000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
| 76,652 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 102, "TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER SEQUENCE, STARTER INTERLOCK, AND TRANSMISSION BRAKING EFFECT. " THESE VEHICLES COULD HAVE A SHIFT CABLE LOCK PLATE THAT IS TOO BRITTLE AND CAN BREAK. THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER AND THE "PRNDL" INDICATOR MAY MOVE, BUT...
Consequence: IF THE DRIVER SELECTS 'DRIVE' AND THE TRANSMISSION IS ACTUALLY IN 'REVERSE', A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE LOCK PLATE.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2000 NISSAN XTERRA
258 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 NISSAN XTERRA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
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My car keeps stalling out like it's not getting gas.
My car keeps stalling out like it's not getting gas.
Safety Rating for the 2000 NISSAN XTERRA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2000 NISSAN XTERRA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2000 NISSAN XTERRA
Nissan North America, Inc. has issued 10 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2000 NISSAN XTERRA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
05040 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
MIL WITH DTC P0400, P0402, ROUGH IDLE, DRIVABILITY INCIDENTS, DIFFICULTY SETTING EGR SRT. *SC
NTB02044 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING COOLANT LEAK FROM INTAKE MANIFOLD WATER OUTLET. *JG
NTB01083 — SUSPENSION
SUBJECT REGARDING STEERING PULL DURING BRAKING. *JG
NTB00096A — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
SUBJECT REGARDING ROUGH IDLE/IDLE VIBRATION ON VEHICLES WITH VG33E ENGINES. *TT
NTB01008 — STRUCTURE:BODY
EXHIBITING PAINT CHIPPING AT THE REAR OF THE HOOD OR TOP OF THE FENDER AREA. *TT
NTB99065A — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
ON SOME VEHICLES, THE AIR BAG INDICATOR LIGHT REMAINS ILLUMINATED DURING NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS AND THE CONSULT SCREEN INDICATES ASSIST A/B MODULE (OPEN). *TT
NTB00007A — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SERVICE INFORMATION FOR VEHICLES WITHIN CERTAIN VIN RANGES MAY EXHIBIT IDLE FLUCTUATION WHEN COASTING TO A STOP WITH THE CLUTCH DEPRESSED AND THE TRANSMISSION IN GEAR. *TT
NTB00032 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
SOME VEHCILES REQUIRE THAT AN ADAPTER HARNESS BE USED TO CONNECT SRS MODULES OR SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONERS TO THE DEPLOYMENT TOOL. *TT
NTB00035 — STRUCTURE:BODY
EXPERIENCING ROOF PAINT DAMAGE AT LOWER EDGE OF ROOF RACK AIR DAM. *TT
NTB99070 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
SUBJECT REGARDING VEHICLES EXHIBITING AN AIR CONDITIONER IDLER PULLEY WHINE NOISE AT 3,000 ENGINE RPM. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2000 NISSAN XTERRA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the NISSAN XTERRA
- 1999 NISSAN XTERRA — 0 complaints
- 2000 NISSAN XTERRA (current)
- 2001 NISSAN XTERRA — 197 complaints
- 2002 NISSAN XTERRA — 214 complaints
- 2003 NISSAN XTERRA — 97 complaints
- 2004 NISSAN XTERRA — 110 complaints
- 2005 NISSAN XTERRA — 1,173 complaints
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