2000 Nissan Xterra reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2000 Nissan Xterra — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 258
- 10 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- 30 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 0
- none on record
- Reported harm
- 30 reported crashes · 29 injuries · 1 death · 4 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#2,059
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Nissan median
+36
median 222 across 220 Nissan records
Vs 1998-2002
-3
median 261 complaints in 700 records
Top component share
12%
Fuel System, Gasoline: 30 complaints
What owners report fails — 2000 Nissan Xterra
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP 30
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE 15
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 14
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL 12
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2000 Nissan Xterra units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2000 Nissan Xterra reliable?
NHTSA has 258 consumer complaints on record for the 2000 Nissan Xterra. The most-reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump (30 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2000 Nissan Xterra units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Nissan Xterra?
Owners most often report problems with: fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump (30), engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (15), power train:automatic transmission (14), air bags:frontal (12). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2000 Nissan Xterra?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.