2000 Nissan Frontier Reliability
The 2000 Nissan Frontier has 205 owner complaints and 6 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about tires and powertrain / transmission. Compared with nearby Frontier model years (1998–2002), it rates as a year to avoid: its complaint rate runs well above the Frontier's typical year.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
205
NHTSA owner complaints
6
Recall campaigns
19
Complaints citing a crash
4
Complaints citing a fire
2000 Nissan Frontier complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2000 model year, filed between 1999 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Tires | 31 | 15% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 26 | 13% |
| Electrical system | 24 | 12% |
| Suspension | 21 | 10% |
| Fuel system | 20 | 10% |
| Service brakes | 17 | 8% |
| Air bags | 13 | 6% |
| Engine & cooling | 12 | 6% |
2000 Nissan Frontier recalls
6 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2000 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99V347002 | Dec 20, 1999 | Exterior lighting — tail lights | 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. |
| 00V288000 | Oct 2, 2000 | Powertrain / transmission — 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… |
| 04V230000 | May 24, 2004 | Fuel system — 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… |
| 06E026000 | Mar 23, 2006 | Exterior lighting | 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… |
| 09E012000 | Apr 7, 2009 | Exterior lighting | 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… |
| 09E025000 | May 11, 2009 | Exterior lighting — headlights | 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… |
How the 2000 compares with nearby Frontier years
Verdicts compare these Frontier model years with each other.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 131 | 5 | Tires | Avoid |
| 1999 | 87 | 5 | Air bags | Caution |
| 2000 (this page) | 205 | 6 | Tires | Avoid |
| 2001 | 143 | 7 | Fuel system | Avoid |
| 2002 | 139 | 8 | Service brakes | Avoid |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What to check on a used 2000 Nissan Frontier
- Tires: check tread depth and date codes, and look for uneven wear that points to alignment problems.
- Transmission: test-drive from cold through every gear, feel for slipping, harsh or delayed shifts and shudder, and ask whether the fluid has been serviced.
- Electrical: test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system; scan for stored fault codes.
- Suspension: listen for clunks over bumps, look for leaking struts and uneven tire wear.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 6 campaigns above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
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2000 Nissan Frontier reliability FAQ
Is the 2000 Nissan Frontier reliable?
The 2000 Nissan Frontier has 205 owner complaints and 6 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about tires and powertrain / transmission. Compared with nearby Frontier model years (1998–2002), it rates as a year to avoid: its complaint rate runs well above the Frontier's typical year.
What are the most common 2000 Nissan Frontier problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2000 Nissan Frontier are tires (31), powertrain / transmission (26), electrical system (24), suspension (21). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2000 Nissan Frontier have recalls?
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2000 Nissan Frontier, including 99V347002 (exterior lighting — tail lights) and 00V288000 (powertrain / transmission — automatic transmission). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2000 Nissan Frontier compare with the 1999 and 2001 models?
By NHTSA records, the 1999 has 87 complaints and 5 recalls (caution); the 2001 has 143 complaints and 7 recalls (avoid). The 2000 has 205 complaints and 6 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2000 Nissan Frontier?
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2000 Frontier, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.