Exterior Lighting:headlights
NHTSA campaign 07E074000 · 2007 · reported 09/14/2007
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
2000 Nissan Altima Problems & Recalls
Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
Elevated complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Engine And Engine Cooling — runs 1.8× the fleet median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
160Complaints
2Recalls
25Crashes
5Fires
21Injured
0Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Engine And Engine Cooling (11.9% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.
Engine And Engine Cooling complaints here are 1.8× the median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
2 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 4 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 19 · 11.9% | No official action | — |
| Electrical System | 16 · 10% | No official action | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 15 · 9.4% | No official action | — |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:engine | 10 · 6.2% | No official action | — |
| Tires:tread/belt | 9 · 5.6% | Recalled | Recall 01V065000 |
| Tires | 9 · 5.6% | Recalled | Recall 01V065000 |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Percentages are the share of the 160 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls — 2 campaigns
Tires:tread/belt
NHTSA campaign 01V065000 · 2001 · reported 02/23/2001
UNDER THESE CIRCUMSTANCES, A BELT EDGE SEPARATION IS POSIBLE, WHICH COULD RESULTING IN THE LOSS OF TIRE PRESSURE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“AT 90K MILES, THE ENGINE IS LOUDER AND VIBRATES DURING ACCELERATION AND WHEN STOPPING AT A RED LIGHT. THERE IS MOTOR OIL CONSTANTLY LEAKING FROM…”NHTSA complaint 10260384 — filed 03/01/2009 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
“SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT ON 2000 ALTIMA GXE . CYLINDER #4 MIS-FIRE. INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET SAME AS ISSUE #'S : #10167168 #10145161 #10100639 #10163901.”NHTSA complaint 10254978 — filed 01/14/2009 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
“OKAY I DON'T KNOW WHAT THE DEAL WITH NISSAN AND THEIR RECALLS, BUT THEY DEFINITELY NEED TO MAKE A RECALL ON THE 2000 ALTIMA INTAKE…”NHTSA complaint 10236885 — filed 08/04/2008 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Nissan Altima?
Engine and engine cooling issues are the most-reported category, cited in 19 of 160 NHTSA complaints (11.9%), followed by electrical system (16), vehicle speed control (15), engine and engine cooling:engine (10). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2000 Nissan Altima have?
160 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 25 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, and 21 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 2000 Nissan Altima have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 07E074000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2000 Nissan Altima's reported problems?
2 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.
