Major Problems with 2000 Nissan Xterra Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2000 Nissan Xterra

2000 Nissan Xterra FRONTAL Victims: 5 Mileage: 51000 miles

2000 Nissan Xterra ANCHORAGE Victims: 3

2000 Nissan Xterra FRONTAL Victims: 3 Mileage: 65000 miles

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Problems with FUEL PUMP, MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE and AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Nissan Xterra owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE since having my vehicle i have had several problems. some minor however having a new vehicle i did not expect...	30 ~ 53825 miles
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING noticed exhaust smell in passenger compartment. reported to department and was informed that vehicle had a cracked exhaust manifold. was...	15 ~ 57737 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN while parked with one wheel behind parking stop a/c running and vehicle thought to be in park vehicle sat there...	14 ~ 54526 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS i am concerned that the air bag did not deploy upon impact of the other vehicle. this was a frontal...	12 ~ 27556 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while operating vehicle it would stall then restart it finale quit and was towed to dealership. was told it sounded...	8 ~ 76074 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 2000 exterra w/ 40 000 miles. fuel sending unit wires corroded causing engine to stop. (nissan part # 25060-4s415). incident	8 ~ 68500 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY electric windows rattle excessively.*ak...	7 ~ 44878 miles
DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE april 11th my 2000 xterra stalled while driving. i restarted it and 5 minutes later it stalled again. the third...	7 ~ 44223 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while driving gas gauage falls below empty regardless of actual fuel level also the speedometer either drops to zero or...	7 ~ 44286 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the vehicle stalled without warning.*jb...	7 ~ 35826 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER our 2000 nissan xterra se experienced a sudden loss of power while travelling at high speeds on a highway. we...	6 ~ 49655 miles
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM dash lights and functions go out intermittently happens frequently.took vehicle to dealer twice so far not remedied. *ak...	6 ~ 33333 miles
RIM > WHEELS alloy wheels on 2000 nissan xterra se models are cracking.i noticed two 1" cracks in one of my wheels while...	5 ~ 33490 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC since having my vehicle i have had several problems. some minor however having a new vehicle i did not expect...	5
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING purge control valve. *ak...	5 ~ 13740 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the brakes of my wife's 2000 xterra failed due to poor engineering. fortunately it happen when my wife was driving...	4 ~ 131250 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING during routine check at car repair shop (for nissan xterra) was told that head gasket was cracked. i was also...	4 ~ 115653 miles
WHEELS while driving 32 mph the front passenger side wheel separated from the vehicle without warning. as a result the consumer	3 ~ 137333 miles
SUSPENSION while turning into a parking lot there was a loud pop consumer parked the vehicle looked under the front of...	3 ~ 12333 miles
TIRES these tires hydroplaned violently even at low speed. i almost lost control of the vehicle while driving in wet weather....	3 ~ 47448 miles
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING traffic accident. collision was 50 - 60 mph impact. *ak...	3 ~ 58000 miles
REAR > SUSPENSION i have heard a roaring noise in the truck since i puchased it on 4/29/00. the noise has gotten progressively...	3 ~ 46000 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER while driving gas gauage falls below empty regardless of actual fuel level also the speedometer either drops to zero or...	3
AIR BAGS while driving 30mph rearended another vehicle and airbags didnot deploy. please add vin. *ak...	3 ~ 97333 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM fuel sending unit rusted and corroded gas gauge in accurate reading. *tr...	2 ~ 111000 miles
ENGINE tl* the contact owns a 2000 nissan xterra. the contact stated that while traveling 65 mph the vehicle suddenly lost...	2 ~ 76000 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING my wife's 2000 nissan xterra has acting strange after the car parked. all lights(head brake signal and marking) are blinking	2 ~ 106000 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM my car stalled at high speed (60 mph) on an interstate. i was able to start it and take to...	2 ~ 99000 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while driving fuel sending unit(#25060-4s415) on 2000 nissan xterra failed. this part failure cause engine to cease function due to...	2 ~ 88840 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER the fuel pump on my wife's 2000 nissan xterra failed while she was driving it. the vehicle stalled and failed...	2 ~ 71732 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE clamp that attaches to the frame that holds stabilizer bar in place broke off the frame of the vehicle. *ak...	2
ANCHORAGE > FRONT > SEAT BELTS the vehicle went out of control and rolled over one and half times it appears that the driver was killed	2
SIDEWALL > TIRES b.f.goodrich p265/70r15 original equipment on a 2000 nissan xterra with 34000 miles. left rear tire sidewall blewout at 70 mph....	2 ~ 71172 miles
FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i rear-ended a ford f-350 at approx 30 mph. neither of my airbags deployed. i have called peterson's body shop...	2
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS it was quite scary to have a seatbelt fail in an accident. in addition they are investigating the cause of...	2
POWER TRAIN speedometer & odometer failing intermittently (dead about 75% of the time). had dealer replace speedometer-related part didn't fix problem. later...	2 ~ 44500 miles
LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS > WHEELS 3 of the 6 studs and 5 of the 6 lug nuts came off of the tire( dot number: 0215042	2 ~ 41000 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING vehicle experienced problems with following leakages: 1. oil leak/ 2. coolant leaks and 3. continuous transmission fluids leaks on which	2 ~ 32675 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION nissan states there is not a problem.not cooperative. no safety defect mentione din summary. *ak...	2
SERVICE BRAKES tl* the contact owns a 2000 nissan xterra. while driving at any speed the steering wheel seized and made an...	1 ~ 147300 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER tl* the contact owns a 2000 nissan xterra. while driving at any speed the steering wheel seized and made an...	1 ~ 147300 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES tl* the contact owns a 2000 nissan xterra equipped with bf goodrich radial long trail t/a tires. size p265/70/r15. the...	1
BODY > STRUCTURE the step boards of the 2000 nissan xterra are corroding. i have been the only owner of the vehicle and...	1
ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT > MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT the step boards of the 2000 nissan xterra are corroding. i have been the only owner of the vehicle and...	1
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE dt*: the contact stated while accelerating at various speeds a rattling noise was heard coming from under the vehicle. also...	1 ~ 96650 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC on the passenger side of the vehicle there are tow brake lines that originate from the abs unit that carry...	1 ~ 72300 miles
STEERING steering wheel feels loose on steering column. (moves in and out)...	1
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE truck was found to have cracked exhaust manifold i notice other ones have been reported also truck runs very rough...	1 ~ 170000 miles
FUEL RAIL > FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE consumer received recall 04v230000 concerning fuel rail. took vehicle to dealer and the fuel rail was replaced. vehicle shut down...	1 ~ 50000 miles
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN consumer stated vehicle will not go into first gear. about one month ago when consumer would put vehicle into first...	1 ~ 52000 miles
GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN consumer stated vehicle will not go into first gear. about one month ago when consumer would put vehicle into first...	1 ~ 52000 miles
HUBCAP/COVER > WHEELS front right alloy wheel of my xterra 2000 has cracks in two places i called nissan usa to complain about...	1 ~ 53000 miles
PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) > CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN continuing poor clutch operation. pedal often binds had to release pedal fully to get cruise control to operate pedal is...	1 ~ 85000 miles
HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING i saw a news release today where honda is recalling some vehicles due to heat buildup in the ip causing...	1
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT 3 time problem with the high pressure line in my 2000 nissan xterra. got a copy of the nissan 5...	1 ~ 65000 miles
HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 3 time problem with the high pressure line in my 2000 nissan xterra. got a copy of the nissan 5...	1 ~ 65000 miles
LINKAGES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL i was driving on the freeway at approximately 65mph. when encountering slower moving traffic i attempted to slow down by...	1 ~ 62000 miles
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the car battery blew up blowing off all battery caps and cracked down the middle battery acid all over engine.*ak...	1 ~ 45800 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE yesterday my 2000 nissian was broken into and the stereo face was stolen. the passenger door was pried open. the...	1
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT yesterday my 2000 nissian was broken into and the stereo face was stolen. the passenger door was pried open. the...	1
CONTROL MODULE > ANTI-THEFT > IGNITION yesterday my 2000 nissian was broken into and the stereo face was stolen. the passenger door was pried open. the...	1
TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE > TIRES the spare tire (which is mounted beneath the rear of the vehicle) fell off due to rust in the mechanism...	1 ~ 54000 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS while driving at any speed brakes failed intermittently. vehicle was taken to the dealer who checked and informed the consumer...	1 ~ 40000 miles
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS while driving at any speed brakes failed intermittently. vehicle was taken to the dealer who checked and informed the consumer...	1 ~ 40000 miles
CALIPER > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS while driving at any speed brakes failed intermittently. vehicle was taken to the dealer who checked and informed the consumer...	1 ~ 40000 miles
EQUIPMENT fuel sending system for my 2000 nissan xterra is on national back order my car is disabled for two weeks...	1 ~ 75000 miles
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE the vehicle stalled in the middle of the intersection. *jb the vehicle restarted five minutes after the incident. the vehicle	1 ~ 47000 miles
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 2000 nissan xterra sending unit failed causing auto to stop in the middle of the road...	1
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 2000 nissan xterra 67245miles fuel pump sending unit rusted out. ts...	1 ~ 67234 miles
INJECTORS > FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE the fuel injector failed and the vehicle stalled while driving. the consumber exited the vehicle wiggled the battery cable and...	1 ~ 59294 miles
TORSION BAR > SPRINGS > FRONT i hit a garden-variety inner-city pothole returning from a day-trip. as a result the torsion bar on my 2000 nissan...	1
PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS > TIRES several times since owning the xterra while driving in rain or snow the back tires slide constantly and the rear...	1 ~ 37000 miles
PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN vehicle was placed in park in first gear with the parking brake applied and engine in off position. vehicle suddenly	1
MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while driving 35-40 mph had to apply brakes hard and pedal went to the floor. vehicle went through a red...	1
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY since having my vehicle i have had several problems. some minor however having a new vehicle i did not expect...	1
REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY since having my vehicle i have had several problems. some minor however having a new vehicle i did not expect...	1
STRUCTURE running board has fallen off while traveling at highway speeds. dealer has been contacted. please provide further details.*ak...	1
DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER as i was merging into traffic on a very busy highway my 2000 nissan xterra's engine cut out. luckily i...	1 ~ 72000 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while driving vehicle stalled unexpectedly which may have caused a crash. currently there is a noise which may be a	1
BUMPERS > BODY > STRUCTURE bumper on 2000 nissan xterra sags and rubs against tire while turning. nissan has not recalled...problem is very common among	1 ~ 8000 miles
COOLING UNIT AND LINES > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN vehicle experienced problems with following leakages: 1. oil leak/ 2. coolant leaks and 3. continuous transmission fluids leaks on which	1
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS rear driver's seat belt does not buckle. dealer will inspect and repair the vehicle. *ak...	1
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL poor driveablity problem and erratic ideling. please provide further detail. *ak...	1
DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN rear differential had loud whine. dealer replaced under warranty at 700-1500 miles. replacement differential now starting to whine at 15000	1

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