2000 NISSAN Frontier Problems & Complaints
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TIRES
28 complaints
WENT TO MY LOCAL GARAGE TO GET MY TIRES BALANCED. MECHANIC REPORTED THAT 1 OF THE 4 TIRES (ALL BOUGHT TOGETHER) WAS BEGINNING TO COME APART INTERNALLY / BELT SEPARATION. THE TIRES WERE INSTALLED DURING OCTOBER OF 2019. THEY HAVE LESS THAN 8000 MILES ON THE TIRES. VENDOR IS REIMBURSING ME FOR THE ONE TIRE THAT WAS FOUND TO HAVE THE DEFECT. THANKFULLY THIS WAS CAUGHT EARLY, BUT AM VERY CONCERNED AS THE OTHER 3 TIRES HAVE THE SAME DOT NUMBER.
Nov 09, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 NISSAN FRONTIER EQUIPPED WITH FIRESTONE PRIMEWELL TIRES, SIZE: 215/65/R15. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE CONTACT FELT A VIBRATION IN THE TIRES. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE SIDEWALL WAS SEPARATED FROM THE THREAD OF THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE TIRE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 107,183 AND THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 319. MA 10/19/15
Aug 04, 2015
TOYO TIRES BELT SEPARATION CAUSING TIRES TO BECOME MISHAP AND CAUSING VEHICLE TO WOBBLE, AND RIDE ROUGH. *TR
Jul 16, 2014
BRAND NEW TIRES WITH LESS THAN 500 MILES ON THEM, AFTER 2 ATTEMPTS THEY STILL WOULD NOT TAKE A BALANCE. OWNER DETERMINED BY SPINNING THE TIRES ON THE VEHICLE THAT THE TREAD BLOCK WOBBLED SIDE TO SIDE AND THE SIDEWALL HEIGHT VARIED AS THE TIRE WAS ROTATED. VENDOR REPLACED TWO OF THE FOUR TIRES UNDER WARRANTY. *TR
Jul 29, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE VEHICLE HAS MICHELIN X RADIAL TIRES, LINE SIZE P215/65/R15 PURCHASED NEW JUNE 2006. APPROXIMATELY FOUR YEARS LATER, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT ALL FOUR TIRES WERE DRY ROTTED. THE TIRES WERE ROTATED EVERY 7,000 MILES AND THE CONTACT WAS NOT ADVISED OF ANY FAILURES WITHIN THE TIRES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED WHO OFFERED TO PROVIDE THE CONTACT WITH A FIFTY PERCENT DISCOUNT. THE MILEAGE ON THE VEHICLE WHEN THE TIRES WERE PURCHASED WAS 76,378 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 97,815. THE DOT NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. UPDATED 12/14/2011 *CN UPDATED 03/03/11
Dec 22, 2010
+ 23 more complaints for this component
POWER TRAIN
24 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 NISSAN FRONTIER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO REVERSE AND THE GEAR STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SHIFTER FAILED. THE DEALER (AUTOSTAR NISSAN OF BOONE, 135 INNOVATION DR, BOONE, NC 28607, (828)-264-7726) WAS CONTACTED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE DIAGNOSED AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED TO FILE A COMPLAINT WITH NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 253,640.
Oct 15, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO PARK. THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARD UNTIL CRASHING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP TO HAVE THE BODY DAMAGES REPAIRED. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT THEN NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 00V288000 (POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 114,358.
May 23, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A GEAR LEAK FROM UNDER THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THEY ADVISED HIM THAT THEY WOULD HAVE TO TAKE THE REAR END APART IN ORDER TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 124,000.
Nov 09, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFT SELECTOR DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY, SIMILAR TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 00V288000 (POWER TRAIN: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION). BOTH THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 152,000.
Dec 09, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT THAT AFTER PULLING INTO HIS DRIVEWAY AT SPEEDS OF 5 MPH THE CONTACT PUT THE VEHICLE INTO PARK AN EXITED THE VEHICLE WITH THE ENGINE STILL RUNNING. THE CONTACT RETURNED TO THE VEHICLE AND WHILE TRYING TO RE-ENTER, WAS KNOCKED OVER BY THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR. THE VEHICLE THEN PROCEEDED TO ROLL OVER THE CONTACTS FOOT, UP HIS LEG AND CRUSHED THE RIGHT SIDE OF HIS RIBS. THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP AND PROCEED TO ROLL DOWN A SMALL INCLINE AND CRASHED INTO A NEARBY TREE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT WAS RUSHED TO THE HOSPITAL. THE CONTACT STATED SHE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF SEEKING ASSISTANCE FROM THE MANUFACTURER. THE VEHICLE WAS PUT INTO STORAGE AND THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 62,000. UPDATED 05/19/10. *LJ UPDATED 07/30/10.*LJ UPDATED 09/23/10
Apr 14, 2010
+ 19 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20 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.
Apr 09, 2012
GAUGES (TEMPERATURE, GAS, SPEEDOMETER AND RPM) ALL GO DEAD WHILE DRIVING. THE ERROR HAS BEEN OCCURRING SINCE MY CAR WAS ABOUT 6 MONTHS OLD. I HAVE READ OTHER NISSAN CUSTOMERS HAVING THE SAME ISSUE WITH 2000 YEAR MODELS, HOWEVER NO RESOLUTION HAS COME TO MY ATTENTION. THE DIGITAL ODOMETER ALSO DOES NOT REGISTER MILES AS THEY ARE ADDED TO THE VEHICLE. SEEMS LIKE A SAFETY ISSUE TO ME. I REALLY WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW FAST I'M GOING. LUCKILY I HAVEN'T GOTTEN A SPEEDING TICKET YET. IF I DO, NISSAN SHOULD PAY! *TR
Nov 26, 2007
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
May 11, 2007
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
May 08, 2006
MULTIPLE TIMES IN 2004 (WHILE UNDER WARRANTY) STATING ROUGH IDLE-CANNOT FIGURE OUT. SAFETY CHECKS SHOW NO PROBLEMS. 2 AUG 05 CODE P1320 (PLUG #3 CLEANED); P 0303/GAS CAP. CODES CLEARED $112.00; DIDN'T EVEN GET CAR IN GEAR OFF DEALER'S LOT CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS STILL ON. SVC REP STATED WAS OFF AFTER WORK PERFORMED MUST BE SOMETHING ELSE. KEPT 2 DAYS, REFUSED TO PUT SR. TECH ON MY CAR WHO HAS WORKED ON THE CAR. TOOK TO ANOTHER SHOP, REPLACED ALL 6 IGNITION COILS. NEW CODE TO REPLACE TORQUE COVERTOR MALFUNCTION = TRANSMISSION. EST FROM 300-$3,000.00!
Aug 21, 2005
+ 15 more complaints for this component
SUSPENSION
19 complaints
TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE 2000 NISSAN FRONTIER AT 45 MPH SHE HEARD A LOUD NOISE AT THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE NOISE WAS DUE TO CORROSION OF THE BEARINGS. THE BEARINGS CORRODED BECAUSE OF INADEQUATE SEALING OF THE ANTILOCK BREAKING SYSTEM, WHICH CAUSED WATER AND MOISTURE TO REACH THE BEARINGS. THE DEALERSHIP REPAIRED THE LEFT SIDE AXLE ,AND INSTALLED BEARINGS. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. HOWEVER, WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALERSHIP THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT APART OF THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAD 63000 MILES. *AK UPDATED 03/19/07. *JB
Feb 27, 2007
REAR SHOCKS ON 2000 NISSAN FRONTIER RUSTED COMPLETELY OFF AT THE CONNECTION WITH THE FRAME WITHOUT ANY WARNING. HANDLING BECAME VERY UNSTABLE. FORTUNATELY OCCURRED AT LOW SPEED IN THE CITY AND VEHICLE REMAINED CONTROLLABLE. ON THE HIGHWAY, SITUATION WOULD HAVE BEEN MUCH WORSE. *JB
Mar 31, 2006
NOTICED THAT TRUCK HAD A LEAN TO THE PASSENGER SIDE. WHEN TAKING LEFT TURNS, TRUCK WOULD LIST AND LEAN EXCESSIVELY TO THE PASSENGER SIDE. THIS IS ESPECIALLY TROUBLESOME IN DOWNHILL TURNS OR UNDER ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS. SOUGHT DEALER HELP MULTIPLE TIMES AS WELL AS NISSAN CONSUMER AFFAIRS. DEALER ADJUSTED RIDE HEIGHT, SAID THESE TRUCKS HAD A TORSION BAR ISSUE, NOTHING ELSE THEY COULD O. CONSUMER AFFAIRS DID NOTHING BUT REFER ME TO ANOTHER DEALER, SAME RESULT. A LETTER TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE COMPANY PRODUCED A LETTER BACK TELLING ME TO GO TO CONTACT CONSUMER AFFAIRS. TRUCK HAS ALSO BROKEN STABILIZER NUTS SEVERAL TIMES. TOOK VEHICLE TO AN ALIGNMENT AN SUSPENSION EXPERT, SAID THE TRUCK RIDE HEIGHT CANNOT BE ADJUSTER UP TO FACTORY SPECS, AND MAINTAIN ALIGNMENT. HE HAD TO LOWER THE VEHICLE TO ALLOW IT TO BE ALIGNED PROPERLY. IT IS MY GUESS THAT THERE IS A DESIGN ISSUE OR PART FAILURE. I BELIEVE NISSAN KNOWS THIS, AND LOWERED THE RIDE HEIGHT THEMSELVES TO ALLOW ALIGNMENT AT THE FACTORY, SACRIFICING BALANCE, DRIVEABILITY AND SAFETY. I NOTICE MOST MODELS OF THIS TRUCK HAVE THE SAME TILT TO THE PASSENGER SIDE. *JB
Dec 07, 2005
AT APPROX. 20,000 MILES VEHICLE STARTED TO MAKE A RATTLING/BUMPING NOISE IN LEFT FRONT. TOOK IT TO DEALER WHO SAID THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH 2000 NISSIAN'S AND WOUILD BE REPLACED ONLY WHEN CONSUMER COMPLAINED. DEALER REPLACED LEFT STABILZER BUSHING AND REFUSED TO GIVE A COPY OF W/O SAYING IT "WAS RECORDED IN COMPUTER." AT APROX. 45,000 MILES LEFT STABILIZER BUSHING FAILED AGAIN AND WAS REPLACED BY MECHANIC WHO AGAIN STATED THAT THIS WAS A PROBLEM WITH NISSIAN. AT 67,000 MILES BOTH STABILIZER BUSHINGS HAVE FAILED AND NEED TO BE REPLACED. HAD VEHICLE CHECKED BY THIRD MECHANIC WHO REAFFIRMED THAT STABILIZER BUSHINGS ON NISSAN'S DID NOT HOLD UP WELL.*AK
May 01, 2004
THERE WAS A POPPING NOISE WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OR GOING OVER A BUMP, THE DEALER DETERMINED A BOLT WHICH HELD THE SWAY BAR ASSEMBLY HAD COME OUT. ONE YEAR LATER THE BOLT ON THE OTHER SIDE CAME OUT. *JB
Mar 06, 2003
+ 14 more complaints for this component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
14 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL LEAKED FROM THE FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL TANK AND PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO RUST. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 04V230000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,250. UPDATED 01/10/17*LJ *TR
Oct 17, 2016
FUEL LEAK FROM TOP OF DEFECTIVE FUEL TANK (CORROSION) CONFIRMED BY NISSAN 112 PATCHOGUE, NY. THERE WAS A RECALL ON 2001 FRONTIERS FOR THE SAME REASON BUT NOT ON THE 2000. I SEE MANY OTHER 2000 FRONTIER OWNERS HAVE THE SAME SAFETY ISSUE AND THAT IN MOST CASES NISSAN REPLACED THE TANK FOR NO CHARGE. I AM SEEKING FOR THEM TO DO THE SAME FOR MY VEHICLE OR RECALL THE 2000 FRONTIER FOR THIS DEFECT. *TR
Nov 08, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER EXITING THE VEHICLE, HE SMELLED A STRONG GASOLINE FUEL ODOR. THE SMELL DISSIPATED AFTER A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME BUT LATER RETURNED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FUEL TANK HAD CORROSION AND WAS CAUSING GASOLINE VAPORS TO ESCAPE THE TANK. AS A RESULT, THE FUEL TANK WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 94,000. UPDATED 3/28/13 *CN
Mar 08, 2013
TRUCK HARD TO START AT TIMES, WAS TOLD IT HAD FUEL ISSUE. *TT
Oct 26, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACTS RESIDENCE WHERE SHE HAD A MECHANIC CHANGE THE FUEL FILTER AS A TEMPORARY REPAIR BUT IT DID NOT REMEDY THE FAILURE. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 04V230000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 150,000.
Mar 24, 2011
+ 9 more complaints for this component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
12 complaints
OXYGEN SENSOR ... CAUSE MY ENGINE SERVICE LIGHT TO GO ON AND OFF ... IT SELF . WHEN THE LIGHT IS ON MY CAR BURN TONS OF GAS ... CONSUMPTION DOUBLED ... *TR
Nov 20, 2007
RIGHT SIDE EXHAUST MANIFOLD CRACKED AND THE LEFT SIDE IS NOW CRACKED. I HAVE OWNED MANY NISSAN'S BEFORE AND THIS PROBLEM IS A DESIGN FLAW. *JB
Sep 15, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 NISSAN FRONTIER. WHILE DRIVING 35MPH, THE ENGINE BEGAN KNOCKING WHILE DRIVING. THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT KEPT COMING ON. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO THE GAS CAP BEING RUSTED. THE CONTACT PAID $600 FOR THE REPAIRS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 78,000. THE VEHICLE IS BEING DIAGNOSED. THE ENGINE SIZE, VIN AND PURCHASE DATE ARE UNAVAILABLE.
Jun 05, 2007
CRACKED MANIFOLD. *NM
Feb 23, 2006
CAR HESITATION AND RUNNING ROUGH. SERVICE ENGINE CAME ON AND CAR DROPPED OFF AT NISSAN DEALER FOR SERVICE. DEALER CALLED AND SAID THE (6)COILS NEED REPLACING. THE CAR HAS 68000 MILES ON IT NOW. THE COILS HAD BEEN REPLACED IN 2001 WHEN THE CAR HAD 30,000 MILES ON IT. I READ THERE SERVICE BOOKLET AND NO WHERE DOES IT SAY TO HAVE THE COILS REPLACED EVERY 30,000MILES. WHEN THE DEALER REPLACED THE COILS AT 30,000MILES HE SAID THAT NISSAN HAD SOME DEFECTIVE COILS AND THEY DID THE UNDER WARRANTY BUT THIS TIME IT COSTS ME $611.65 AS THEY SAID THEY ARE NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY ANY LONGER. AFTER CHECKING EDMUNDS WEB SITE AND SEVERAL OTHERS IT APPEARS EVERY 2000 MAXIMA HAS TO HAVE THE COILS REPLACED EVERY 30,000MILES OR SO AS THERE ARE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SAME PROBLEM I HAVE.*AK
Nov 03, 2004
+ 7 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
11 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF IN THE NEUTRAL POSITION SO THAT IT COULD BE PUSHED. HOWEVER, WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PUSHED FORWARD, IT STARTED TO MOVE FORWARD AT A RAPID PACE SO THE DRIVER GOT INTO THE VEHICLE AND DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL; UNFORTUNATELY, THE VEHICLE DID NOT SLOW DOWN BUT INSTEAD MOVED DOWN A HILL AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND REPAIRS WHICH INCLUDED BODY WORK, WINDSHIELD AND EXTERIOR LIGHTING. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,546. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 40,000.
Mar 29, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS FAILS INTERMITTENTLY. WHEN THE SENSOR ACTIVATES, SHE HEARS A NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND THE BRAKES FAIL TO WORK PROPERLY. THE FAILURE HAS ALMOST CAUSED HER TO REAR END ANOTHER VEHICLE TWICE, WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH. THE REPAIR SHOP STATED THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO LOCATE A NEW SENSOR TO REPLACE THE DEFECTED ONE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 104,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
Aug 08, 2007
CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE'S ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED WHEN VEHICLE REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. PRIOR TO ACCIDENT CONSUMER COMPLAINED THAT THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE LIGHT WAS ON. DEALERSHIP INSPECTED VEHICLE AND FOUND NOTHING WRONG. DEALERSHIP WILL NOT SUPPLY CONSUMER WITH A COPY OF THEIR REPORT. PHOTOS ATTACHED. *TT
May 09, 2002
WHILE DRIVING 40MPH, VEHICLE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP WITHOUT APPLICATION OF BRAKE PEDAL. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AKSINCE THEN, CONSUMER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER, COMPLAINT ON VEHICLE BRAKING ABRUPTLY. *JG
Mar 04, 2002
PADS ARE WORN ON VEHICLE, AND THE PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY. CONSUMER HAS BEEN WAITING FOR 2 WEEKS. MANUFACTURER IS AWARE OF PROBLEM, BUT CAN DO NOTHING UNTIL PARTS ARE FOUND.*AK
Sep 10, 2001
+ 6 more complaints for this component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
10 complaints
INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH THE SPEEDOMETER, TACHOMETER, ODOMETER AND TEMP GUAGE. THE NEEDLE ON ALL THREE OF THEM OCCASSIONALY DROPS TO 0 AND STAYS THERE FOR AN UNDETERMINED TIME UNTIL THEY SPRING BACK TO LIFE FOR A WHILE. AFTER SOME ON-LINE RESEARCH, IT APPEARS THAT THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH MANY 2000 YEAR MODELS INCLUDING: ALTIMA, SENTRA, FRONTIER, AND PATHFINDER. THIS HAS BEEN A RECURRING AND ON-GOING PROBLEM.
May 11, 2005
MY WIFE WAS DRIVING HER 2000 NISSAN QUEST, WHEN THE CAR CONTINUED TO IDLE AT ABOUT 1200 RPMS AND WOULD NOT COME DOWN WHEN SHE LET UP ON THE GAS PEDAL. THE VAN HAD TO BE TOWED TO OUR MECHANIC, AND THE MECHANIC STATED THE IDLE AIR MOTOR WAS STUCK AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MECHANIC ALSO STATED THE SPEED OF THE CAR AT 1200 RPM'S WAS ABOUT 40 MPH, AND TRYING TO STOP THE CAR WAS VERY HARD. MY WIFE WAS VERY LUCKY SHE WAS NOT IN AN ACCIDENT AND WAS VERY LUCKY SHE WAS ABLE TO PULL THE VAN OVER AND STOP. FURTHERMORE, ON YOUR COMPLAINT FORM I AM UNABLE TO PUT DOWN THE VEHICLE WAS A NISSAN QUEST, AS THAT MODEL IS NOT ONE OF THE OPTIONS UNDER THE VEHICLE INFORMATION.*AK
Mar 14, 2005
WHILE DRIVING MY GAS PEDAL FELL TO THE FLOOR, THE JAM NUT ON THE THROTTLE CABLE HAD BACKED OFF ALLOWING THE CABLE HOUSING TO DISCONNECT FROM THE BRACKET. THE ENGINE WENT TO IDLE SPEED BUT I HAD NO THROTTLE CONTROL TO MOVE FROM THE FAST LANE TO THE RIGHT SHOULDER.
Feb 12, 2004
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Feb 18, 2001
THE IDLE SYSTEM ON THIS VEHICLE WILL CAUSE AN ACCIDENT SOONER OR LATER. THE IDLE IS VERY ERRATIC, QUITE OFTEN STICKING AT 2000 RPM OR HIGHER FOR PROLONGED PERIODS, EVEN WITH THE FOOT COMPLETELY OFF THE ACCELERATOR. I HAVE SEEN THE SAME PROBLEM REPORTED IN SEVERAL USER GROUPS ON THE INTERNET.
Aug 09, 2000
+ 5 more complaints for this component
VISIBILITY
9 complaints
ON THREE (3) SEPARATE OCCASIONS, THE MECHANICAL LINKAGE FOR THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS HAVE FAILED, AND HAVE BEEN REPLACED AT THE DEALERSHIP. FORTUNATELY, THIS HAS NEVER OCCURRED DURING HIGHWAY DRIVING. IN ALL CASES, THE WEATHER CONDITIONS WERE WELL ABOVE FREEZING, SO ICE/SNOW WAS NOT A FACTOR. "INCIDENT DATE" IS THE MOST RECENT OF THE THREE. *JB
Jan 03, 2006
WIPER ARM BROKE, LEAVING ME IN A DOWNPOUR WITH NO WIPERS. I WAS TOWED TO SERVICE, BUT NO DEALER IN THREE STATES HAD THE PART. ALL DEALERS AND THE REGIONAL OFFICE SAID THAT THE PART HAD BEEN ON BACKORDER AND WAS IN DEMAND, LEADING US TO BELIEVE THAT THE MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM AND WAS NOT ACTING TO FIX IT. REGIONAL PARTS SUPERVISOR CONFIRMED THIS. AFTER A DAY'S SEARCH, WE FOUND A USED PART (AT HIGHER COST) 100 MILES AWAY.
May 28, 2005
WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM FAILURE: LAST MONDAY, THE ARM THAT CONNECTS THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO THE MOTOR DISCONNECTED. IF THIS HAD HAPPEND ON LAST FRIDAY, DURING A SEVERE DOWNPOUR I WOULD HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO SEE THE ROAD. THE DEALER, FREEMAN NISSAN IN SANTA ROSA SAID THAT THEY SELL ONE OF THESE ARMS EVERY TWO TO THREE MONTHS. THE ARM HAS TO BE REPLACED.*AK
Oct 13, 2004
WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM FAILURE: LAST MONDAY, THE ARM THAT CONNECTS THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO THE MOTOR DISCONNECTED. IF THIS HAD HAPPEND ON LAST FRIDAY, DURING A SEVERE DOWNPOUR I WOULD HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO SEE THE ROAD. THE DEALER, FREEMAN NISSAN IN SANTA ROSA SAID THAT THEY SELL ONE OF THESE ARMS EVERY TWO TO THREE MONTHS. THE ARM HAS TO BE REPLACED.*AK
Oct 13, 2004
(1) SUDDEN, COMPLETE FAILURE OF WINDSHIELD WIPERS, WHILE DRIVING IN RAIN. (2) WIPER LINKAGE SEPARATED CAUSING WIPERS TO SUDDENLY STOP MOVING. (3) FOUND PLASTIC LINK SOCKET END WORN DUE TO CORRODED PIVOT BALL ON CENTER PIVOT ASSEMBLY. REPLACED WITH NEW LINK ARM AND NEW PIVOT ASSEMBLY. OLD PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. *JB
Jun 27, 2004
+ 4 more complaints for this component
AIR BAGS
7 complaints
PASSENGER AIRBAG WILL NOT TURN ON WITH FACTORY KEY.
Mar 30, 2021
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE MOMENT THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER, WHO WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. UPDATE 11/21/2006 - THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT WHEN THE LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED THAT MEANS THAT THE AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. *NM
Oct 02, 2006
WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH VEHICLE SLID ON A PILE OF GRAVEL. CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, SLIPPED OFF A GUARD RAIL, FLIPPED OVER TWICE, AND COLLIDED INTO AN OPPOSING GUARD RAIL. CONSUMER WAS WEARING SEAT BELTS, BUT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER SUSTAINED MINOR SCRAPES AND BRUISES TO ARMS, HANDS, AND FACE. MANUFACTURER AND THE DEALER WERE INFORMED OF THE PROBLEM. *AK
Oct 29, 2003
CONSUMER STATES VEHICLES AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY WHEN VEHICLE REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP INSPECTED VEHICLE AND FOUND NOTHING WRONG. DEALERSHIP WILL NOT SUPPLY CONSUMER WITH A COPY OF THEIR REPORT. PHOTOS ATTACHED. *TT
May 09, 2002
WHILE DRIVING 55-60 MPH VEHICLE FLIPPED, AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK
Jan 15, 2002
+ 2 more complaints for this component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
5 complaints
The contact owns a 2000 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the rear taillight bulb would eject from the retaining clip inside the socket of the taillight assembly. She became aware of the failure after purchasing replacement bulbs for what she thought were blown bulbs. After several failures, the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who physically held the bulb in place inside the assembly. After letting go of the bulb, the failure recurred. The local dealer and manufacturer were contacted and informed of the failure. The manufacturer notified the contact of NHTSA Campaign Number: 99V347002 (Exterior Lighting) however, the VIN was not included. The contact was then referred to NHTSA for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 168,000.
Feb 28, 2022
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LAMP BULB ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WOULD FALL OUT OF THE SOCKET AT RANDOM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONSULTED, WHO INSTRUCTED THE CONTACT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A SERVICE DEALER. THE SERVICE DEALER WOULD NOT PERFORM ANY DIAGNOSTIC TEST WITHOUT CHARGE. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL #99V347002 REGARDING THE TAIL LIGHTS. HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN. UPDATED 7/13/2007 - *NM
Jun 26, 2006
A VOLUNTARY RECALL WAS ISSUED FOR THE LAMP SOCKET REPLACEMENT ON TAIL LIGHT. THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED UNDER THE RECALL DUE TO VIN ALTHOUGH VEHICLE WAS SHOWING THE SAME FAILURE AS MENTIONED IN THE RECALL. THE TAIL LIGHT FELL OUT OF THE SOCKET. *AK
Jun 08, 2005
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 99-V-347-002/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL B0073 IN NOVEMBER OF 1999, AND WAS STILL WAITING FOR PART. CONSUMER CALLED MANUFACTURER, AND THE PART WAS AVAILABLE AT DEALER, DAVID MCDAVID NISSAN, 11200 GULF FREEWAY, HOUSTON TX, PHONE# 713-943-4879. HAS CONTACTED CONSUMER TO CONFIRM OR SET A DATE FOR REPAIRS. COSUMER WAS REARENDED BECAUSE OTHER DRIVER DIDN'T SEE ANY TAIL LIGHTS ON CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. *AK
Sep 07, 2001
NHTSA RECALL 99V347002/MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 99V347002 CONCERNING HEADLIGHTS. NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. CALLED ON 28-JAN2-000, WAS TOLD TO BRING VEHICLE IN ANYTIME. DELTA CHEVROLET, OLDSMOBILE, NISSAN 401 GEORGE ST 662-453-4211. *AK
Feb 01, 2000
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
5 complaints
TRUCK STARTED TO BUCK AND HESITATE DURING ACCELERATION. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. TOOK TRUCK TO NISSAN DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THE FUEL TAKE SENDING WAS BAD. SEARCHED ON LINE FOR RECALLS AND FOUND A RECALL FOR MY TRUCK DUE TO DEFECTIVE FUEL SENDING UNIT. NISSAN IS REFUSING TO HONOR THE RECALL BECAUSE IN 2010 THEY REPLACED THE FUEL TANK. I STATED THE FUEL TANK IS NOT THE FUEL TAKE SENDING UNIT WHICH WAS NOT REPLACED AT THAT TIME. DEALER CHARGED $850.00 FOR REPAIRS AND NISSAN WILL NOT HONOR THE RECALL ON THE FUEL SENDING UNIT. THE RECALL STATED THIS IS A SAFETY RECALL DUE TO THE FAILURE OF THIS UNIT COULD CAUSE A CRASH. *TR
Feb 11, 2015
I NOTICED A FUEL ODOR FOR ABOUT 2 DAYS AND THEN MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I WENT TO MY LOCAL NISSAN DEALERSHIP ON 9/26/2014 AND WAS TOLD THAT MY FUEL PUMP IS NOT SEALING PROPERLY ON TOP OF MY FUEL TANK DUE TO RUST. I WAS INFORMED THAT THE TANK NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AND THE COST WOULD BE $954 DOLLARS. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME I HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM. THIS SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED IN MAY 2009. I HAD THE SAME FUEL ODOR ISSUE. THEY DROPPED THE TANK,CLEANED UP THE RUST, RESEALED THE FUEL PUMP, AND RE-INSTALLED THE TANK. AT THE TIME IT COST ME $594 DOLLARS. I HAVE THE RECEIPTS FOR BOTH ISSUES. AT THE TIME NISSAN CORPORATE STATED THAT THEY WOULD NOT PAY FOR THE ISSUE. THIS IS A RECURRING PROBLEM FOR ME AND I READ UNDER THE "COMPLAINTS" SECTION FOR THIS VEHICLE THAT OTHER PEOPLE HAVE HAD THIS SAME PROBLEM. THIS IS BOTH A TANK DEFECT AND MORE IMPORTANTLY A SAFETY ISSUE. *TR
Sep 29, 2014
PREVIOUSLY I REPORTED A FUEL TANK LEAK. I HAVE SEEN THAT OTHER 2000 / 01 FRONTIERS HAD THE SAME ISSUE. NISSAN RECALLED THE 2001"S AND REPLACED THE FUEL TANK. THEY WERE REPLACING THE TANKS ON THE 2000 MODEL AT NO CHARGE ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS. I FILED A CASE WITH NISSAN ( CASE#12472021) SEEKING ASSISTANCE AND TODAY WAS DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE IN HAVING THE DEFECTIVE TANK CHANGED. THE NISSAN SUPERVISOR WAS [XXX] AT 800 343 6913 EXT [XXX] THAT WAS AFTER I PAID A NON-REFUNDABLE DIAGNOSTIC FEE OF $120.00 TO NISSAN 112 IN PATCHOGUE NY TO TELL ME THE TANK NEEDED TO BE CHANGED AT A COST OF OVER $700.00. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Nov 14, 2013
A BAD SMELL OF GAS FROM TOP OFF GAS TANK NOT GAS CAP THERE LOOKS LIKE CORROSION ON TOP OFF GAS TANK. *LN
Sep 08, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND A STRONG FUEL ODOR COULD BE NOTICED. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK WAS CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A MECHANIC AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 04V230000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP). THE CONTACT WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT THE RECALL ONLY COVERED THE FUEL PUMP. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,000.
Jan 08, 2013
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
4 complaints
ALL I KNOW THERE IS A RECALL ON THE TRUCK FOR THE FEEL SYSTEM I'M JUST TRYING TO PAY FOR THE TAGS.
Aug 04, 2017
2000 NISSAN FRONTIER. *TS ***DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12-12-02 CUT OVER TO ARTEMIS***761462
May 02, 2002
NO SUMMARY
Sep 05, 2000
NO SUMMARY
Sep 05, 2000
SEAT BELTS
3 complaints
WENT INTO DEALER TO CHANGE PASSENGER SEAT BELT UNDER LIFE TIME WARRANTY. DEALER SAID PASSENGER SEAT BELT WAS BAD. DRIVER SEAT BELT WAS REPLACED LIFE TIME UNDER WARRANTY 5 MONTHS BEFORE. THEY SAID PART SEATBELT PASSENGER WAS NO LONGER IN PRODUCTION AND TO CALL NISSAN. I CALLED NISSAN AND WAS GIVEN A CASE NUMBER. THEY TOLD ME THEY WERE SEARCHING FOR THE PART. WEEKS GO BY WITH NO OFFICIAL UPDATE BUT THEY CHANGED THE REPS 2 TIMES. THE LAST NISSAN REPRESENTATIVE [XXX] CONTACTED ME APRIL 15TH SAYING THEY COULD NOT FIND THE PART AND WOULD PAY $800 FOR THE TRUCKS BACK. I QUESTIONED ON WHY THEY WOULD STOP PRODUCING A LIFETIME WARRANTY SAFETY DEVICE PASSENGER SEAT BELT WHEN IT CLEARLY COULD BE A DANGER TO RIDER IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. NISSAN HAD PICTURES OF THE TRUCK AND HOW GREAT OF CONDITION IT IS. I TOLD THEM I JUST WANTED A SEAT BELT FIXED UNDER THE LIFE TIME WARRANTY NOT TO GIVE AWAY MY TRUCK FOR $800 WHEN WHICH HAS LINE-X, NAV AND TOW FOR WORK. I ASKED [XXX] HOW DOES THAT HELP ME? SHE SAID THAT WAS KELLY BLUE BOOK WAS $800. WHEN I LOOKED IT WAS $4K NOT $800. I ASKED WHY THE SEAT BELT MECHANISM CAN'T BE FIXED. SHE SAID THAT "I" WOULD HAVE TO FIND A DEALER TO DO THAT. WOULD NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION ON GETTING 2ND OPTION. ANY QUESTION AFTER SHE WOULD NOT ANSWER. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TT
Apr 15, 2019
SEAT BELT IS FRAYING DUE TO BURR ON SHOULDER BELT GUIDE. STILL INSTALLED. THROTTLE CABLE IS FRAYING/SEPARATING. *TR
May 12, 2008
THE FIRST SEAT BELT FAILED TO RELEASE ABOUT 30% OF THE TIME. AFTER REPLACE NO. 2 ON DEC. 2000 THAT ONE FAILED TO RELEASE ABOUT 15% OF THE TIME UNTIL IT BROKE ON JUNE10 2000. NO. 3 IS NOW ON ORDER. THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE SENSOR INSIDE THE BELT THAT TURNS ON THE SEAT BELT LIGHT. IT HANGS UP AND YOU CANNOT GET OUT! I HAVE STARTED TO CARRY A KNIFE JUST IN CASE I HAVE TO CUT THE BELT TO GET OUT. THE LONGEST I:VE FOUGHT WITH IT IS 15MIN. ITS NO FUN AND I THINK NISSAN HAS A REAL PROBLEM. I AM REAL SICK OF FIGHTING TO GET OUT OF MY TRUCK. IF THIS ONE FAILS WHAT CAN I DO TO GET THIS FIXED.I KNOW HOW TO FIX IT, BUT THE DEALER WOULD NOT LISTEN . I WILL BE IN TOUCH IF THE NO. 3 FAILS.*AK
Jun 11, 2002
STRUCTURE
3 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER HAVING THE VEHICLE INSPECTED, SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRAME WAS SEVERELY RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRAME, BED AND AIR CONDITIONING CONNECTION WERE ALL RUSTED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 144,000.
Aug 11, 2011
ASKED DEALER TO LOCATE AND DIAGNOSE, HE SAYS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE, CREAKING STILL EXISTS. NO SAFETY DEFECT. *AK
Aug 24, 2001
TRUCK IS DESIGNED TO LEAK WATER ONTO THE TRESH HOLD, WHEN STEPPING UP INTO THE VEHICLE ITS VERY SLIPPERY WHEN WET.
May 25, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS
3 complaints
WHEN COMING TO A STOP LIGHT AND APPLYING BRAKES, THEY FAILED TO STOP THE TRUCK. THE TRUCK HAD CONTINUOUS MOTION INTO THE INTERSECTION AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE ON THE DRIVERS REAR TIRE AREA. THE PEDAL WAS HALF WAY DOWN TO THE FLOOR UPON IMPACT AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *MR
Oct 08, 2002
WHILE BRAKING FOR A RED LIGHT ABS FAILED ALLOWING VEHICLE TO GO THROUGH INTERSECTION AND CAUSING ACCIDENT. AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN FRONT END COLLISION. MR
Sep 30, 2002
WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED THE PEDAL WENT PARTIALLY TO THE FLOOR CAUSING A MINOR COLLISION WHICH RESULTED IN NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAGS *AK
Nov 26, 1999
EQUIPMENT
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONER ONLY FUNCTIONED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL SHOP, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE COMPRESSOR WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED EIGHT MONTHS LATER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 68,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 87,000.
Apr 19, 2012
THIS IS THE FOURTH YEAR IN A ROW THAT I HAD TO REFILL THE AIR CONDITIONING A/C ON THE TRUCK, I TALKED TO MANY MECHANICS, AND THEY ALL TOLD ME THAT NISSAN TRUCKS HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM, THAT ONE OF THE A/C HOSES WERE DEFECTED, AND THAT THE FREEON , A/C GAS LEAKED FROM THERE. *AK
Jun 14, 2007
PARKING BRAKE
2 complaints
CORROSION ON PARKING BRAKE HARDWARE ON BACK WHEELS CAUSED ME TO DRIVE UNKNOWINGLY WITH PARKING BRAKE PARTIALLY ENGAGED. IN 4 WHEEL DRIVE HIGH, AT LOW SPEED ON A SNOW COVERED ROAD, I TAPPED MY BRAKES. THIS CAUSED MY BACK WHEELS TO LOCK AND PROCEEDED TO HAVE MY VEHICLE DO A "DOUGHNUT" ON THE ROAD. THANKFULLY, NO OTHER VEHICLE WAS COMING IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION OR I COULD HAVE BEEN FATALLY INJURED. *NM
Feb 24, 2005
5-SPEED TRUCK PARKED ON STEEP D/W WITH PARKING BRAKE ON, FEW HOURS LATER PARKING BRAKE DISENGAGED BY ITS SELF AND ALLOWED TRUCK TO ROLL INTO GARAGE DOOR, D/W IS STEEP ENOUGH THAT TRUCH WOULD HAVE ROLLED IMMEDIATELY IF BRAKE WAS LEFT OFF BY ACCIDENT. DEALER COULD NOT REPEAT EVENT, BUT FOUND BRAKE CABLE A LITTLE OUT OF SPECS. *AK
Feb 28, 2000
POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
1 complaint
From my Internet search using Google Gemini, (and Google AI has a disclaimer it can make errors), I have replaced my distributer on my 2000 Nissan Frontier three times now due to a stalling problem I have experienced on hot days. My 2000 Nissan Frontier is VIN [XXX] . Let's see how much Gemini info I can paste here: "The distributor on your KA24DE engine contains the camshaft position sensor, which is a critical component for engine timing. The distributor itself can fail for a number of reasons, including: Internal bearing failure: The bearing that the distributor shaft spins on can fail, causing the shaft to wobble or seize up. This disrupts the signal from the camshaft position sensor. Failed or failing camshaft position sensor: The sensor itself can fail due to age, heat, or internal electrical issues. Ignition coil failure: The ignition coil is often integrated into the distributor housing on this engine. As it heats up, it can fail and lose spark, causing the engine to stall. The reason this issue is often related to hot weather or a hot engine is that the heat can cause the internal components of the distributor to expand and fail, and it can also cause the ignition coil to break down more easily. Symptoms of Distributor Failure The symptoms for a failing distributor on the 2.4L are very similar to those of the V6 engine: Stalling, especially when hot: This is the most common symptom. The engine may run perfectly when cold, but after it has been running for a while and the engine compartment is hot, it may stall and refuse to restart until it cools down. Engine runs poorly: You may experience a rough idle, misfires, or a loss of power. Hard start or no start: A failing distributor can cause the engine to crank but not start, as it is unable to produce a spark." Nissan no longer provides a replacement distributor and I suspect aftermarket are rebuilds. ***Stalling in traffic I believe is a definite safety issue*** Please let me know. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Aug 25, 2025
VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
I was driving home or not and it was raining. I turned the windshield wipers on. They were working to begin with but after a few minutes, they just quit working altogether. You could hear the motor running for the wiper, but they just wasn’t moving so I had to see it on the side of the road to it. Quit raining so I could make it home. and couldn’t find the part to fix the windshield wipers so my boyfriend has rigged it to where it would work
Mar 03, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
Unknown
Apr 02, 2023
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
BREAK LIGHT SHOCKER BRITTLE
Nov 05, 2019
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE OIL PAN AND FUEL TANK FAILED DUE TO CORROSION. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO OBSERVED AN ABNORMAL ODOR OF FUEL NEAR THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE OIL PAN WAS REPLACED, BUT THE FUEL TANK WAS NOT REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT IT WOULD BE AN OUT OF POCKET EXPENSE TO REPLACE THE FUEL TANK. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 135,000. UPDATED 10/18/16*LJ UPDATED 10/19/16.*JB
Sep 07, 2016
STRUCTURE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
CORROSION WAS DISCOVERED AT THE TOP OF THE GAS TANK AFTER A STRONG GASOLINE ODOR WAS NOTICED. *TR
Oct 11, 2014
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
THE RUBBER PAD THAT ACTIVATES THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH CRUMBLED AND FELL APART LEAVING THE BRAKE LIGHTS CONTINUALLY ON WITH NO INDICATION INSIDE THE VEHICLE THAT AN UNSAFE CONDITION EXISTED. SINCE THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE CONTINUALLY ON DRIVERS TO THE REAR WOULD NOT HAVE HAD NOTIFICATION THAT I WAS STOPPING WHICH COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A SEVERE REAR END COLLISION. *TR
Apr 27, 2009
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,PARKING BRAKE,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 NISSAN FRONTIER. IN MAY OF 2003, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF THE VEHICLE WAS CORRODED. SHE ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND IT LOCKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE LINE AND THE MUFFLER. IN 2006, THE DEALER REPLACED THE CALIPER, ROTORS, AND THE BRAKE LINE FOR A SECOND TIME. IN NOVEMBER OF 2007, THE DEALER REPLACED THE GAS TANK DUE TO CORROSION. IN NOVEMBER OF 2008, THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH MAJOR CORROSION TO ALL UNDERCARRIAGE COMPARTMENTS THAT WERE PREVIOUSLY REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WILL NOT BE REPAIRED. A REPORT WAS FILED WITH THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER A RECALL. THEY FURTHER STATED THAT SALT MAY BE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 72,000. UPDATED 12/16/08 *CN THE FUEL TANK SENSOR WAS REPLACED TWICE. THE INSIDE TAIL/BRAKE LIGHT FALL OUT OF THEIR SOCKETS DUE TO RUST IN THE MECHANISMS. UPDATED 12/19/08. *JB
Nov 20, 2008
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
ROUGH IDLE PROMPTED ME TO TAKE THE CAR INTO A MECHANIC. AFTER IT WAS HOOKED UP TO THE COMPUTER I WAS TOLD THE O2 SENSORS WERE TELLING MY COMPUTER TO RUN THE GAS LEAN AND THE COMPUTER WAS TELLING MY O2 SENSORS TO RUN LEANER. AT THAT TIME MY CAR HAD ONLY 52,000 MILES AND I KNOW THE O2 SENSORS ARE SUPPOSED TO BE GOOD FOR UP TO ABOUT 80,000. NOTING WAS DONE AND THE CARE CONTINUES TO HAVE THE ROUGH IDLE AS IF IT WANTS TO DIE. I HAVE PUT ABOUT $2K INTO IT TRYING TO FIX POSSIBLE PROBLEMS AND FEEL IF IT IS AN O2 SENSOR PROBLEM AND THE CAR IS UNDER 80,000 MILES IT IS A DEFECT. *NM
Jan 05, 2007
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
MY 2000 MAXIMA IS HORRIBLE I HAVE THE NOTORIOUS COIL PROBLEM PLUS I SMASHED INTO A POLE AND THE CAR'S AIR BAGS AND THE SEAT BELTS DON'T WORK YOU MUST HIT THE BRAKE FOR THE SEAT BELT TO LOCK AND YOU NEED TO REALLY HIT SOMETHING REAL HARD BUT AT THAT POINT YOU MAY ALREADY BE DEAD THEY NEED TO ADDRESS THESE PROBLEMS ,THEY CAN BE SUED AND I AM GOING TO CONGRESS WITH THIS,THEY ARE NOT SENSITIVE TO ANYONE'S LIVES THEY SHOULD BAN NISSAN COMPANY THEY ARE CROOKS HUGE LAW SUIT THEY CAN GO DOWN. *NM
May 06, 2006
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 NISSAN FRONTIER CREW CAB. THE CONTACT'S WIFE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK HOLDING THE PASSENGER IN THE SEATBELT RESTRAINT. THE SEATBEL WAS LOCKED IN THE FULLY EXTENDED POSITION. THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED SO HARD THA CONTAC'T WIFE SUSTAINED AN EYE INJUR AND , ALMOST BECAKE COMPLETELY BLIND. THERE WAS A 90% CHANCE THAT SHE WILL LOSE HER LEFT EYE, AND ABOUT 15% THAT SHE MAY LOSE HER RIGHT EYE. THE CONTACT STATESD THERE WERE VISIBLE BLOOD SPOTS ON THE AIR BAG WHERE THE DRIVER' S EYES WERE INJURED. THE VEHICLE WILL BE PICKED UP BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A MINOR ACCIDENT ABOUT 3 MONTHS AGO, BUT IT WASN'T SERIOUS ENOUGH TO CAUSE THE AIR BAGS TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT HAS NOT CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER. *AK
Aug 26, 2005
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
ON COLD MORNINGS WHEN DRIVER APPLIES BRAKES, THE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR AND PULSES RESULTING IN BRAKE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WILL NOT STOP AND CAN CAUSE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. ASLO IGNITION COILS ON 2000 NISSAN MAXIMA ARE DEFECTIVE BASED ON INDEPENDENT RESEARCH. CHECK ENGINE SOON COMES ON AND THE VEHICLE LOSES POWER AND VIBRATES.*AK
Dec 27, 2004
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,STRUCTURE,WHEELS
1 complaint
FAILURE TO COMPLETE VEHICLE GUARANTEED INSPECTION. RESULTING IN A SKID PLATE FALLING OFF BOTTOM OF VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING, OIL LEAK, FUEL INJECTOR FAILURE.*AK
Nov 30, 2004
AIR BAGS,TIRES
1 complaint
1. VEHICLE FISHTAILED ON WET SURFACE, LOST CONTROL, BEGAN TO ROLL. VEHICLE LEFT ROADWAY, HIT IRON FENCE, SPUN 180 DEGREES, REAR END HIT TREE. 2. THE VEHICLE SHOULD NOT HAVE LOST CONTROL, NOR SHOULD IT HAVE BEGUN TO ROLL IN THAT SITUATION. NOT A SINGLE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WHEN FRONT HIT IRON FENCE AT APPROX. 40 MILES PER HOUR. PASSENGERS WERE LEFT WITH MINOR, NON-INCAPCITATING INJURIES (WHIPLASH, MUSCLE PAINS, BRUISED ORGANS). 3. CAR WAS TOTAL LOSS. AWAITING COMPENSATION FROM INSURANCE COMPANY.*AK
Nov 05, 2004
STEERING
1 complaint
NO SUMMARY. DT
Dec 05, 2002
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
WHEN AIR CONDITIONER IS ON THE ENGINE WOULD HAVE HIGH RPMS, INTERMITTENTLY WHICH AFFECTED THE PERFORMANCE OF THE BRAKES CAUSING THEM TO BECOME INOPERATIVE OR ERRATIC RESPONSE WHEN APPLIED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *MR
Oct 08, 2002
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL,TIRES
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING AT 55MPH FRONT LEFT TIRE BLEWOUT, CONSUMER HAD TO PULL OF THE ROAD. FIRESTONE AND DEALER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. POR FAVOR DE NUMERO DE LLANTA Y EL NUMERO DEL DOT. *AK
Sep 09, 2002
WHEELS
1 complaint
CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING, THERE WAS A VIBRATION COMING FROM THE VEHICLE, THEN THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL BECAME DISCONNECTED FROM VEHICLE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STRIKE THE PAVEMENT.(OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT, 10-91-300)*JB
Jul 30, 2002
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
DOOR LOCKS WILL JUST LOCK WITHOUT TOUCHING PANEL. SOON AFTER LOCKS KEPT GOING UP AND DOWN, SMOKE CAME FROM DASHBOARD. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK
Oct 25, 2001
SUSPENSION,VISIBILITY,AIR BAGS,SEATS
1 complaint
VEHICLE IS PULLING TO RIGHT WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. DEALER CANNOT REMEDY PROBLEM. CONSUMER CONTACTED A FIRESTONE DEALER TO HAVE WHEEL ALIGNMENT DONE, THINKING TIRES WERE AT FAULT. MECHANIC STATED FRONT RIGHT CASTER CANNOT BE ADJUSTED.*AK CONSUMER STATED SEAT RATTLED. WINDOW MOLDING WAS REPLACED. PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WARPED, DEALER REPLACED AIR BAG MODULE. *SLC
Jun 21, 2001
STEERING,SUSPENSION
1 complaint
WHEN TURNING STEERING WILL GO ALL THE WAY TO THE RIGHT. STEERING WILL NOT AUTOMATICALLY CORRECT ITSELF, AND IS CAPABLE OF STAYING IN THAT POSITION TO MAKE A CIRCLE. DEALERSHIP HAS PROVIDED NO ASSISTANCE TO CONSUMER FOR THIS PROBLEM.*AK CONSUMER STATES THE POWER GEAR ASSEMBLY HAS BEEN REPLACED, THE FRONT END WAS ALIGNED TWICE, CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT PROBLEM COULD NOT BE CORRECTED.*JB
May 21, 2001
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
SINCE OWNERSHIP OF VEHICLE CONSUMER STATES HE FELT THERE WAS SOMETHING WRONG WITH STEERING WHEEL, AS HE WAS DRIVING HOME HE LET THE STEERING WHEEL GO AND SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE WAS PULLING TO THE RIGHT ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT, CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE INTO DEALERSHIP TO BE INSPECTED AND DROPPED IT OFF WHEN HE RETURNED TO PICK VEHICLE UP AND DROVE AWAY CONSUMER STATES HE ALMOST HIT A CURB SO VEHICLE WAS RETURNED AND CONSUMER WAITED FOR VEHICLE AND WAS TOLD BY DEALERSHIP THEY COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM, CONSUMER REQUESTED THAT MECHANIC TAKE A TEST DRIVE WITH HIM, MECHANIC DID SEE WHAT IT WAS AND TOLD CONSUMER THAT WAS NORMAL, HOWEVER DEALERSHIP DID PERFORM A WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND 2 WEEKS LATER THE VEHICLE WAS PULLING AGAIN, CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO ANOTHER DEALERSHIP AND ANOTHER WHEEL ALIGNMENT WAS PERFORMED, CONSUMER ALSO STATES DRIVESHAFT HAS RUSTED. *JB
May 15, 2001
SEATS
1 complaint
WHEN COINS FALL OUT OF CONSUMER'S POCKETS THEY FALL INTO TRACK OF SEAT AND CAUSE SEAT TO GET STUCK, NO LONGER ABLE TO MOVE SEAT FORWARD OR BACKWARD. *AK THE LOCKED DRIVER SEAT MADE THE BRAKE UNREACHABLE BY THE DRIVER RESULTING IN ACCIDENT IN WHICH THE CONSUMER WAS INJURED. *YH
Apr 13, 2001
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
THE FUEL GAGE WOULD READ BETWEEN 1/2 AND 1/4 TANK. THE TRUCK WOULD NOT PICK UP FUEL IN THE TANK THUS THE MOTER WOULD SHUT OFF. THIS OCCURED FOUR TIME ON MAJOR HIGHWAYS, ( 58 IN CALF, 15 IN LAS VEGAS, 40 IN ARIZONA). THE TRUCK WAS IN THE DEALER FOUR TIMES, UPON THE FIFTH OCCURANCE THE POTENTIAL FOR LOSS OF LIFE, DUE TO A CLASS 3 ACCIDENT, IS TOO GREAT. THE RUNNING OUT OF GAS OCCURED IN TRAFIC AND WITH TRACTOR TRAILERS BEHIND US. I'M JUST GLAD THEY LOCKED UP THERE BRAKES AND WE WERE NOT HIT AND KILLED. I HAVE A 4 PAGE REPORT IF YOU WOULD LIKE A COPY. THE GENERAL MANGER OF UNITED GOT A COPY,( DON FORMAN), THE REGIONAL MGR (HELENA)HAS BEEN INFORMED. NOTHING FROM HER OR THE 1 800 NOMBER FROM NISSAN. THE STRESS HAS TAKEN IT'S MARKS ON US.
Aug 12, 2000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING WITH CHILD IN FRONT SEAT DUE TO LACK OF ROOM IN REAR, HAD AN ON/OFF AIR BAG SWITCH. CHILD WAS ABLE TO RELEASE DOOR LOCK & HANDLE & DOOR FLEW OPEN. NO CHILD PROOF SAFE LOCK ON FRONT PASSENGER'S DOOR. NOTHING IN OWNER'S MANUAL & DEALERSHIP DID MENTION CHILD PROOF LOCKS. *AK
May 03, 2000
POWER TRAIN,TIRES
1 complaint
THE DEALER CLAIMS THAT THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. YET THEY HAVE REPLACED THE TIRES TWICE. THEY ARE TREATING SYMPTOMS NOT FIXING THE PROBLEM. *AK
Mar 02, 2000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR IS ENGAGED THE ENGINE WILL HUNT FROM 1100RPM TO 1800RPM.THIS CAUSES THE TRUCK TO LURCH FORWARD AS THE VEHICLE IS SLOWING TO STOP. *AK
Jan 11, 2000
Frequently Asked Questions
How many problems does the 2000 NISSAN Frontier have?
The 2000 NISSAN Frontier currently has 208 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.
What are the most common problems with 2000 NISSAN Frontier?
The most common problems reported for the 2000 NISSAN Frontier are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.
Where does this 2000 NISSAN Frontier problem data come from?
All problem and complaint data for the 2000 NISSAN Frontier comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.
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