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2000 Nissan Frontier recalls and problems

3 recalls and 189 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2000 Nissan Frontier.

3
recalls
189
owner complaints
17
complaints mentioning a crash
4
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2000 Nissan Frontier recalls

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump

NHTSA campaign 04V230000 · reported May 24, 2004 · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. · 586,196 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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.
The 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.
The fix
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.

Power train: automatic transmission

NHTSA campaign 00V288000 · reported October 2, 2000 · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. · 76,652 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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.
The risk
If the driver selects 'drive' and the transmission is actually in 'reverse', a vehicle crash could occur.
The fix
Dealers will replace the automatic transmission shift cable lock plate.

Exterior lighting: tail lights

NHTSA campaign 99V347002 · reported December 20, 1999 · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. · 67,000 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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.
The risk
If the bulb falls out of the socket, the brake or tail lamp function cannot occur.
The fix
Dealers will replace the tail lamp sockets.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Feb 23, 2026 · Fuel system, gasoline

The contact owns a 2000 Nissan Frontier. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 04V230000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact was unable to register the vehicle with an open recall. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated…

Dec 29, 2025 · Fuel system, gasoline

The contact owns a 2000 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated that the vehicle was purchased 7 months ago. The contact stated that upon attempting to register the vehicle and to secure the license plates, the State DMV informed the contact that there was an open recall on the vehicle that needed to be completed prior to…

Aug 25, 2025 · Engine

From my Internet search using Google Gemini, (and Google AI has a disclaimer it can make errors), I have replaced my distributer on my 2000 Nissan Frontier three times now due to a stalling problem I have experienced on hot days. My 2000 Nissan Frontier is VIN […] . Let's see how much Gemini info I can paste here…

Mar 3, 2025 · Visibility/wiper

I was driving home or not and it was raining. I turned the windshield wipers on. They were working to begin with but after a few minutes, they just quit working altogether. You could hear the motor running for the wiper, but they just wasn’t moving so I had to see it on the side of the road to it. Quit raining so I…

Apr 2, 2023 · Fuel/propulsion system

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Frontier model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2000 3189174
2001 3134118
2002 4124122
2003 47792

Across all years, the 2006 Frontier has the most complaints (617). All Nissan Frontier years →

Questions

Does the 2000 Nissan Frontier have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2000 Nissan Frontier, the most recent reported on May 24, 2004 (Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Nissan Frontier?
Owners have filed 189 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is tires (30 complaints), followed by power train (26).
How many 2000 Nissan Frontier complaints mention a crash or fire?
17 of 189 complaints report a crash and 4 a fire; 10 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received February 23, 2026.