2000 Nissan Frontier problems and complaints

Owners have filed 210 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Nissan Frontier. The most-reported areas: Tires (31), Power Train (27), Electrical System (24).

Key takeaways

  • 210 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
  • 19 involve a crash, 4 a fire, 14 reported injuries.
  • Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
Complaints by component
ComponentComplaintsShare
Tires3115%
Power Train2713%
Electrical System2411%
Suspension2210%
Fuel System2110%
Gasoline2010%
Service Brakes189%
Hydraulic178%
Air Bags147%
Engine And Engine Cooling136%
Vehicle Speed Control126%
Visibility105%

One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

NHTSA 5-Star crash ratings
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
2000 Nissan Frontier Extended Cab 4x2Not ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated

Latest complaints, as filed

Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.

Fuel System, Gasoline - filed 2026-02-23

The contact owns a 2000 Nissan Frontier. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 04V230000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact was unable to register the vehicle with an open recall. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that...

Fuel System, Gasoline - filed 2025-12-29

The contact owns a 2000 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated that the vehicle was purchased 7 months ago. The contact stated that upon attempting to register the vehicle and to secure the license plates, the State DMV informed the contact that there was an open recall on the vehicle that needed to be completed prior to ...

Power Train,unknown Or Other,engine - filed 2025-08-25

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: ...

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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.