Model year record

2000 Nissan Xterra

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 258 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V230000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump

Component: Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected: 586,196
Reported to NHTSA: 2004-05-24
Owners notified: 2004-06-28

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. IN THE OTHER STATES, THE DEALER WILL INSPECT THE FUEL PUMP TERMINAL ON THE SENDING UNIT FOR CORROSION. IF CORROSION IS PRESENT, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE UNIT. IF THERE IS NOT CORROSION, THE DEALER WILL APPLY SEALANT TO THE TERMINAL HOUSING TO HELP PREVENT CORROSION IN THE FUTURE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 28, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

Recall campaignNHTSA 03V307000

Wheels

Component: Wheels
Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected: 31,700
Reported to NHTSA: 2003-08-22
Owners notified: 2003-09-15

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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 VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261. INFORMATION CAN ALSO BE OBTAINED THROUGH NISSAN'S WEB SITE AT WWW.NISSANUSA.COM.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V288000

Power train: automatic transmission

Component: Power train: automatic transmission
Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected: 76,652
Reported to NHTSA: 2000-10-02
Owners notified: 2000-11-06

Defect description

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 THE TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF THE PARK POSITION. OVER A PERIOD OF TIME, THE TRANSMISSION COULD SHIFT OUT OF THE PARK POSITION, BUT THE GEAR INDICATED ON THE DISPLAY MAY DIFFER FROM THE GEAR ENGAGED IN THE TRANSMISSION.

Safety risk

IF THE DRIVER SELECTS 'DRIVE' AND THE TRANSMISSION IS ACTUALLY IN 'REVERSE', A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE LOCK PLATE.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump	30	65,412 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe	15	76,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission	14	72,000 mi
Air bags: frontal	12	63,000 mi
Electrical system	12	115,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline	8	41,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine	7	54,844 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery	7	58,562 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	7	152,000 mi
Vehicle speed control	7	40,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls	7	55,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash	6	85,000 mi
Fuel system, other: delivery: fuel pump	6	52,397 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline	5	68,700 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip	5	—
Wheels: rim	5	58,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling	4	115,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic	4	130,000 mi
Unknown or other	4	—
Air bags	3	92,000 mi
Power train	3	89,000 mi
Steering	3	—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system	3	85,000 mi
Suspension	3	37,000 mi
Suspension: rear	3	138,000 mi
Tires	3	142,343 mi
Wheels	3	120,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel	2	78,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring	2	68,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood	2	—
Engine	2	152,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system	2	65,350 mi
Exterior lighting	2	82,000 mi
Fuel system, other	2	62,000 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage	2	—
Seat belts: front: retractor	2	—
Service brakes	2	122,000 mi
Structure: frame and members	2	—
Suspension: front	2	—
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs	2	82,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery	1	45,800 mi
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module	1	—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings	1	65,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system	1	—
Equipment	1	75,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner	1	65,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.	1	—
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift	1	—
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch	1	—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system	1	170,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail	1	50,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors	1	59,294 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly	1	47,000 mi
Fuel system, other: delivery	1	72,000 mi
Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	1	67,234 mi
Fuel system, other: fuel injection system	1	—
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines	1	—
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)	1	52,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch	1	—
Power train: clutch assembly	1	52,000 mi
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)	1	85,000 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit	1	—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly	1	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper	1	40,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads	1	40,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor	1	40,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	1	72,300 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder	1	—
Structure	1	—
Structure: body	1	—
Structure: body: bumpers	1	8,000 mi
Structure: body: door	1	—
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields	1	96,650 mi
Suspension: front: springs: torsion bar	1	—
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems	1	37,000 mi
Tires: sidewall	1	—
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire	1	54,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control	1	—
Vehicle speed control: linkages	1	62,000 mi
Visibility/wiper	1	147,300 mi
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer	1	—
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly	1	—
Wheels: hubcap/cover	1	53,000 mi

The 2001 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.