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Common 2000 Nissan Frontier problems
The Nissan Frontier (KA24DE Engine) from 1999-2000 does not have a timing belt, but instead uses a timing chain.
One common problem with the Nissan Frontier from 1999-2000 is related to the distributors in the engines, which can cause misfiring and stalling issues, especially when they get hot. This can be a particularly frustrating problem for owners, as it can lead to the truck running poorly or even dying while driving. In some cases, replacing the distributor may solve the problem, but it can also be caused by other issues, such as faulty spark plugs or wires.
Another common problem with the Nissan Frontier from this generation is related to the knock sensor. This component is responsible for detecting engine knocking, which can be caused by a variety of issues, such as improper fuel-air mixture or ignition timing problems. If the knock sensor is faulty, it can cause the engine to run poorly or even stall. Replacing the knock sensor may solve the problem, but it's important to diagnose the underlying issue to prevent it from happening again.
In addition to these specific problems, the Nissan Frontier from 1999-2000 has a reputation for being less reliable than other vehicles in its class. This is based on data from Consumer Reports, which combines extensive survey data and expert technical knowledge to provide reliability information for various vehicles. While the Nissan Frontier from this generation is not expected to be the most reliable vehicle, it's important to note that individual experiences can vary widely.
In terms of maintenance, the Nissan Frontier from 1999-2000 with the KA24DE engine may require preventive maintenance, such as replacing the timing belt and water pump. This is because the timing belt is a critical component of the engine that can wear out over time, and replacing it can help prevent engine damage or failure. Additionally, replacing the O2 sensors, plugs, wires, cap, and rotor can help ensure optimal engine performance and fuel efficiency.
Overall, the Nissan Frontier from 1999-2000 can be a reliable and capable vehicle, but it's important to be aware of potential problems and maintenance needs. By staying on top of preventive maintenance and addressing issues promptly, owners can help ensure their Nissan Frontier runs smoothly and reliably for years to come.
What year was a bad year for a Nissan Frontier?
Nissan Frontiers with automatic transmissions manufactured between 2005 and 2008 have a defective radiator design. The fluid lines for the truck's transmission pass through the radiator. Any leaks or problems with the radiator can instantly destroy both the radiator and the transmission on these Frontier models.
What year Nissan Frontiers had transmission problems?
Transmission Problems
Car Problem Zoo reported that 2005-2008 model years have the most complaints. Similarly, Car Complaints identified Nissan Frontier transmission problems as the number one type of issue with the truck. The radiators in the 2005-2008 Frontier tended to rupture before the truck reached 10,000 miles.
Is a Nissan Frontier reliable?
The probability of a repair being a severe or major issue is 12% for the Nissan Frontier, compared to an average of 13% for midsize trucks and 12% for all vehicle models. The average total annual cost for unscheduled repairs and maintenance across all model years of a vehicle.
Are there any problems with the Nissan Frontier?
Nissan Frontier Reliability Problems. Frontier owners have made 986 complaints over 22 model years. Using our PainRank™ system we've ranked it 19th in overall reliability out of 26 Nissan models , with real transmission and engine concerns.
2000 Nissan Frontier car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Nissan Frontier problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Tires problems
- Power train problems
- Electrical system problems
- Suspension problems
- Fuel system problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2000 Nissan Frontier vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2000 Nissan Frontier
The NHTSA has received 206 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2000 Nissan Frontier. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2000 Nissan Frontier vehicles.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-04-02
- VIN: 1N6ED27T0YC
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: Unknown
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-09-09
- VIN: 1N6ED27Y2YC
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: 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.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-03-30
- VIN: 1N6DD26S8YC
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: PASSENGER AIRBAG WILL NOT TURN ON WITH FACTORY KEY.
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-11-09
- VIN: 1N6DD26S7YC
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: 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.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-07-01
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1N6ED27T8YC
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: BREAK LIGHT SHOCKER BRITTLE
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-03-19
- VIN: 1N6DD26S2YC
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: 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
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-10-03
- VIN: 1N6ED27T3YC
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: 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.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-08-02
- VIN: 1N6ED27T5YC
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: ALL I KNOW THERE IS A RECALL ON THE TRUCK FOR THE FEEL SYSTEM I'M JUST TRYING TO PAY FOR THE TAGS.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-06-17
- VIN: 1N6ED27YXYC
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: 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
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-08-25
- VIN: 1N6ED26Y1YC
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE
- Summary: 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
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-07-28
- VIN: 1N6DD26S1YC
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: 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
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-01-22
- VIN: 1N6ED27Y7YC
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: 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
STRUCTURE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-09-04
- VIN: 1N6ED27Y7YC
- Components: STRUCTURE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: CORROSION WAS DISCOVERED AT THE TOP OF THE GAS TANK AFTER A STRONG GASOLINE ODOR WAS NOTICED. *TR
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-05-27
- VIN: 1N6ED27Y2YC
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: 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
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-06-28
- VIN: 1N6DD26S0YC
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: TOYO TIRES BELT SEPARATION CAUSING TIRES TO BECOME MISHAP AND CAUSING VEHICLE TO WOBBLE, AND RIDE ROUGH. *TR
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-11-14
- VIN: 1N6DD26S0YC
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: 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
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-11-01
- VIN: 1N6DD26S0YC
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: 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
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-09-08
- VIN: 1N6ED27YXYC
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: A BAD SMELL OF GAS FROM TOP OFF GAS TANK NOT GAS CAP THERE LOOKS LIKE CORROSION ON TOP OFF GAS TANK. *LN
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-06-22
- VIN: 1N6ED26T2YC
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: 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
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-08-08
- VIN: 1N6ED27Y9YC
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: 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
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-01-08
- VIN: 1N6ED27Y3YC
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: 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.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-05-22
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1N6ED26T2YC
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: 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.
EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-08-01
- VIN: 1N6DD26S8YC
- Components: EQUIPMENT
- Summary: 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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-04-09
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 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.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-09-09
- VIN: 1N6DD26S1YC
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: 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.
2000 Nissan Frontier recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 6 recalls for different components of the 2000 Nissan Frontier.
- Manufacturer: DOPE, INC.
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- Summary: DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
- Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
- Manufacturer: SABERSPORT
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
- Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
- Manufacturer: PRO-A MOTORS, INC.
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
- Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
- Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
- Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: 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.
- 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.
- Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: IF THE DRIVER SELECTS 'DRIVE' AND THE TRANSMISSION IS ACTUALLY IN 'REVERSE', A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE LOCK PLATE.
- Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. THE TAIL LIGHT SOCKET MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY MOLDED, RESULTING IN THE LOCKING TAB HAVING INSUFFICIENT FORCE TO RETAIN THE BULB.
- Consequence: IF THE BULB FALLS OUT OF THE SOCKET, THE BRAKE OR TAIL LAMP FUNCTION CANNOT OCCUR.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TAIL LAMP SOCKETS.
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Positive 2000 Nissan Frontier car reviews
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I just wanted to share my experience with my Frontier, which has been an amazing work truck for me. Despite having over 175,000 miles on it, it still runs like a charm. I purchased it brand new in 2000 with only 10 miles on it, and it has been a reliable companion ever since. While it may not be the most powerful or fuel-efficient truck out there, it gets the job done and has required minimal maintenance over the years. In fact, I've only had to replace the timing belt at 120k miles and one A/C hose at 160k miles, which is a testament to its durability. If you're in the market for a dependable and long-lasting truck at a great price, I highly recommend the Frontier. Mine has been put through its paces, hauling heavy work trailers and going long periods between oil changes, but it has never let me down.
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I've owned this truck for 4 years now and it has been nothing but wonderful. It's been great to drive, very usable, and problem-free. I've never had to take it to the shop, which is pretty impressive for four years of use. I've driven it all the way from North Carolina to Seattle, then back and forth a few times to Montana, and finally to Wisconsin with a large, heavy UHaul. Through it all, the truck never lost its breath!
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I love my Nissan! It has 372,000 miles on it and it's still going strong after 20 years. My daughter drove it to high school and college, and now it's my trusty work truck. I would definitely buy another Nissan in the future.
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Hi there! I just wanted to share with you that I bought my truck brand new back in 1999. Since then, it has been through a lot - from a 200+ mile daily commute to countless moves and rough driving. Despite all of that, I have never had a single problem with it! I must say, it's a really great truck!
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You've got to hear this! My car has 210,000 miles on it and it's still running like a dream. I only had to change the brakes and clutch at 180,000 miles. Unfortunately, the A/C failed at 190,000 miles, but the compressor still works. I couldn't find the leak, so I decided not to repair it. I'm telling you, I've never had a vehicle run this well!
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Oct 8, 2021 ... All Nissans have transmission problems. If it's not that it's a cooling system problem or timing problem or power steering problem.. But not ...
2000 Frontier problems | Nissan Frontier Forum
Apr 17, 2008 ... It seems my truck was the only one ever made then. I can have one special ordered for $800 from Nissan, but that's it so far- And I'd rather ...
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Lenny Deckow 2024-10-25
This truck did not meet my expectations. Despite taking good care of it, I experienced several issues with fit and finish, power, gas mileage, and the 4WD system. Unfortunately, at 115k miles, the engine blew a head gasket and required a new engine. Overall, I was disappointed with my purchase and it did not live up to the premium price I paid. This experience has led me to explore other options for my next vehicle.
Kristofer Shanahan 2024-05-05
Although I initially thought I had found a good deal on this used truck, I now realize that it is not suitable for my needs. While it is a decent vehicle, it only gets 18 mpg in 2 wheel drive, which is not sufficient for someone who drives over 120 miles a day. However, I have found that in 4WD, it gets 22 mpg. Overall, I am confident in my decision to move on from this truck and find a better fit for my needs.
Vito Aufderhar 2024-03-08
Overall, it sounds like you've had some ups and downs with your truck. It's great to hear that it's better quality than your previous Dodge, but it's a shame that it hasn't quite lived up to the standards of your Audi. It's frustrating when things like exhaust manifolds, bumpers, and O2 sensors fail, but it's fortunate that the original owner purchased an extended warranty. It's also disappointing to hear about the tailgate decal and exhaust issues. Commuting 120 miles a day and only getting 17mpg on the highway must be tough, but it's good to know that it's great for cross country trips. It's a shame that there could be more rear leg room, but overall it sounds like a decent truck.
Kaleigh Pfannerstill 2024-01-14
I purchased the car for $9,000 with 62,000 miles, despite it being older than 7 years and therefore not covered by the lemon law in Connecticut. Unfortunately, after only 700 miles, the rotor, camshaft, and distributor failed, resulting in a repair cost of over $3,600 from Nissan. Later on, the head gasket blew, which will cost me an additional $3,300 for repairs including the exhaust manifold and catalytic converters. Despite these setbacks, I remain confident in my decision to purchase this car and will continue to make necessary repairs. While the total cost of repairs has been significant, I believe that the car still holds value and will be a worthwhile investment in the long run.