Model year
2000 Nissan Xterra
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 214 complaints for the 2000 Nissan Xterra (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP (30), ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE (15), POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (14). NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 15–19 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,550–$4,450, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 214 complaints
- 2001 150 complaints
- 2002 157 complaints
- 2003 72 complaints
- 2004 84 complaints
- 2005 845 complaints
- 2006 780 complaints
- 2007 557 complaints
- 2008 119 complaints
- 2009 19 complaints
- 2010 38 complaints
- 2011 24 complaints
- 2012 16 complaints
- 2013 4 complaints
- 2014 10 complaints
- 2015 10 complaints
Recalls
04V230000 · May 24, 2004
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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…
03V307000 · Aug 22, 2003
WHEELS
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.
00V288000 · Oct 2, 2000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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…
Complaints
214 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 25, fire flag on 4, injury field 26, deaths field 1. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xterra 2WD · 2.4L · Manual 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 22 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
| Xterra V6 2WD · 3.3L · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 18 | 16 | — | — | $4,200 |
| Xterra V6 2WD · 3.3L · Manual 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 18 | 16 | — | — | $4,200 |
| Xterra V6 4WD · 3.3L · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 17 | 15 | — | — | $4,450 |
| Xterra V6 4WD · 3.3L · Manual 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 17 | 15 | — | — | $4,450 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2000 Nissan Xterra at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.