Major Problems with 2000 Nissan Frontier Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2000 Nissan Frontier

2000 Nissan Frontier RETRACTOR Victims: 3 Mileage: 160000 miles

2000 Nissan Frontier TIRES Victims: 3

2000 Nissan Frontier SEATS Victims: 1

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Problems with TIRES, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE and TREAD/BELT are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Nissan Frontier owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
TIRES after purchase of the vehicle consumer notice vibration due to faulty tires consumer replaced all four firestone wilderness ht tires	18 ~ 50521 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE the vehicle leaked fuel. jb fuel sending unit failed due to a defect.ts...	11 ~ 88897 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES dimple in all four fiewstone wilderness tires size p215/65r15 and dot# was not available. feel free to provide further details.	11 ~ 54381 miles
DRIVESHAFT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN since ownership of vehicle consumer states he felt there was something wrong with steering wheel as he was driving home...	9
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC consumer states vehicle's anti-lock brake system failed when vehicle rear ended another vehicle. prior to accident consumer complained that the...	8
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL after driving for about 50 miles at freeway speeds i put on the foot brake and the motor started racing....	8
FRONT > SUSPENSION consumer has experienced extreme wear on tires at only 139 miles on 2 front general tires the tires were replaced...	8 ~ 2750 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2000 nissan frontier. the contact stated that while parked the check engine light illuminated and...	7 ~ 109681 miles
REAR > SUSPENSION consumer states that the vehicle failed its missouri state inspection due to the broken front sway bar stabilizer connecting rod...	6 ~ 10500 miles
AIR BAGS the passenger side air bag was lifted out of its compartment a new cover was installed but this did not	6 ~ 7417 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES wilderness ht firestone (p215/65r15) tires have undulations in sidewalls consumer was advised by firestone dealer that was normal consumer has	6 ~ 28107 miles
LINKAGES > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY (1) sudden complete failure of windshield wipers while driving in rain. (2) wiper linkage separated causing wipers to suddenly stop...	5 ~ 123840 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN while driving automatic transmission doesn't shift properly from the second to the third gear. dealer was not notified. *ak...	5 ~ 78800 miles
SUSPENSION consumer stated during a state inspection a bolt on the sway bar was found to be broken the dealer replaced	5 ~ 6400 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS when the brakes were applied the pedal went partially to the floor causing a minor collision which resulted in no	5 ~ 43800 miles
POWER TRAIN problem with driveshaft hanger bearing involves a two piece drive shaft. bearing that connects two shafts faulty. vibration on acceleration...	5 ~ 111370 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2000 nissan crew cab pickup. bought in april 2003. on several occasions the intrument panel has stopped working. cruise control...	4 ~ 55705 miles
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM battery exploded when i turned the ignition on. *ak...	4 ~ 30175 miles
STRUCTURE truck is designed to leak water onto the tresh hold when stepping up into the vehicle its very slippery when	4 ~ 58700 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT when the air conditioner compressor is engaged the engine will hunt from 1100rpm to 1800rpm.this causes the truck to lurch	4 ~ 29500 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE consumer received recall 04v230000 concerning fuel sending unit. however when consumer took the vehicle to the dealer consumer was denied....	3 ~ 87000 miles
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN manual transmission failure - all bearings worn out gears discolored countershaft damaged and various other internal transmission problems. *ak...	3 ~ 101643 miles
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while driving 40mph vehicle came to a complete stop without application of brake pedal. this has happened twice. dealer has	3
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING oil filter and oil change done at home. purchased a bosch oil filter from autozone in ponchatuola la. the dealer...	3 ~ 45333 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl*the contact owns a 2000 nissan frontier. in may of 2003 the contact noticed that the undercarriage of the vehicle...	3 ~ 38727 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER no summary...	3 ~ 6667 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING no summary listed for above vehicle. *ak...	3
TAIL LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING consumer received recall notice 99-v-347-002/ manufacturer's recall b0073 in november of 1999 and was still waiting for part. consumer called...	3 ~ 43868 miles
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM nissan frontier is a pickup truck with rear bumper fitted for tow ball yet it has no electrical "pigtail" to...	3
SEAT BELTS seat belt is fraying due to burr on shoulder belt guide. still installed. throttle cable is fraying/separating. *tr ...	2 ~ 203000 miles
PARKING BRAKE corrosion on parking brake hardware on back wheels caused me to drive unknowingly with parking brake partially engaged. in 4...	2 ~ 41643 miles
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING my complaint is in regards to "mfg bulletin number: ntb01038" which is very specific in identifying the "right hand exhaust...	2 ~ 113500 miles
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING no summary. dt...	2
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS the first seat belt failed to release about 30% of the time. after replace no. 2 on dec. 2000 that...	2 ~ 80000 miles
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM door locks will just lock without touching panel. soon after locks kept going up and down smoke came from dashboard.	2 ~ 19350 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE asked dealer to locate and diagnose he says unable to duplicate creaking still exists. no safety defect. *ak...	2 ~ 72000 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl*the contact owns a 2000 nissan frontier. in may of 2003 the contact noticed that the undercarriage of the vehicle...	2 ~ 22818 miles
SEATS when coins fall out of consumer's pockets they fall into track of seat and cause seat to get stuck no...	2
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE the fuel gage would read between 1/2 and 1/4 tank. the truck would not pick up fuel in the tank...	2 ~ 47000 miles
ENGINE tl* the contact owns a 2000 nissan frontier. the contact stated that the oil pan and fuel tank failed due...	1 ~ 135000 miles
ABS WARNING LIGHT > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl*the contact owns a 2000 nissan frontier. the contact stated that the abs fails intermittently. when the sensor activates she...	1 ~ 100000 miles
SHOCK ABSORBER > REAR > SUSPENSION rear shocks on 2000 nissan frontier rusted completely off at the connection with the frame without any warning. handling became...	1 ~ 19000 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while driving 70 mph vehicle stalled. consumer managed to pull over and had the vehicle towed. dealership was notified but	1 ~ 105000 miles
CABLES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while driving my gas pedal fell to the floor the jam nut on the throttle cable had backed off allowing...	1 ~ 32940 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE upon having nissan dealer troubleshoot reason for "service engine soon" light being on at 26 800 miles on my 2000...	1 ~ 26815 miles
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL while driving at 55mph front left tire blewout consumer had to pull of the road. firestone and dealer have been	1
LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS > WHEELS consumer stated while driving there was a vibration coming from the vehicle then the left front wheel became disconnected from	1
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while driving down the highwat at 70 mph all gauges except the fuel gauge dropped to zero for approx 10...	1 ~ 17100 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE door locks will just lock without touching panel. soon after locks kept going up and down smoke came from dashboard.	1
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS pads are worn on vehicle and the parts are not available throughout the country. consumer has been waiting for 2	1
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY vehicle is pulling to right when driving at any speed. dealer cannot remedy problem. consumer contacted a firestone dealer to...	1
STABILIZER BAR > FRONT > SUSPENSION noticed that truck had a lean to the passenger side. when taking left turns truck would list and lean excessively...	1
TORSION BAR > SPRINGS > FRONT noticed that truck had a lean to the passenger side. when taking left turns truck would list and lean excessively...	1
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION bolt which holds front end bushing has sheared in half. dealer notified and unwilling to comment on this problem. feel	1
DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN on chrismas day my father and i were driving my nissan pu on route 29 in virginia at about 55...	1
FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM consumer was driving at approximately 20 mph when cab started to fill up with smoke and noticed underhood fire had	1
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brake rotors make a scrapping noise consumer feels it's not safe because of the calipers moving up and down. *ak...	1
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES while driving with child in front seat due to lack of room in rear had an on/off air bag switch....	1
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY ventilation system air comes in and can't be shut off. consumer contacted dealership and mechanic told him that he needs...	1
CONVENTIONAL > PARKING BRAKE 5-speed truck parked on steep d/w with parking brake on few hours later parking brake disengaged by its self and...	1
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN the dealer claims that there is nothing wrong with the vehicle. yet they have replaced the tires twice. they are	1
LINKAGES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL sudden aceleration while driving or at a stop position. vehicle been in/out of dealer shop and nothing could be found.	1
RACK AND PINION > STEERING when turning steering will go all the way to the right. steering will not automatically correct itself and is capable...	1
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY driver's side window is loose will not completly stay up unless it's rolled up or down dealer claims a design	1
MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC master cylinder failed causing consumer to run through an intersection and then had to coast to a stop. complete brake	1
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING nhtsa recall 99v347002/manufacturer's recall 99v347002 concerning headlights. no parts were available. called on 28-jan2-000 was told to bring vehicle in	1
REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY passenger side mirror is the cheap model that does not give the correct distance of the vehicle on that side....	1
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY the passenger side air bag was lifted out of its compartment a new cover was installed but this did not	1
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL contacted nissan consumer affairs - their reply was bedford nissan and techline determine vehicle is operating normally. my concern about...	1
CENTER SUPPORT BEARING > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN 1996 sentra gxe developed problems with the fuel system and transmission.*no answer required. mr the consumer no longer owns the...	1

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