Exterior Lighting
NHTSA campaign 09E012000 · 2009 · reported 04/07/2009
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 Xterra Problems & Recalls
Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump — runs 3.2× the fleet median for that category across the 1401 model-years tracked on this site.
214Complaints
5Recalls
25Crashes
4Fires
26Injured
1Deaths
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 — Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump (14% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump complaints here are 3.2× the median for that category across the 1401 model-years tracked on this site.
3 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 3 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump | 30 · 14% | Recalled | Recall 04V230000 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe | 15 · 7% | No official action | — |
| Power Train:automatic Transmission | 14 · 6.5% | Recalled | Recall 00V288000 |
| Air Bags:frontal | 12 · 5.6% | No official action | — |
| Electrical System | 12 · 5.6% | No official action | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 8 · 3.7% | Recalled | Recall 04V230000 |
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 214 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 — 5 campaigns
Exterior Lighting
NHTSA campaign 06E026000 · 2006 · reported 03/23/2006
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump
NHTSA campaign 04V230000 · 2004 · reported 05/24/2004
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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Power Train:automatic Transmission
NHTSA campaign 00V288000 · 2000 · reported 10/02/2000
IF THE DRIVER SELECTS 'DRIVE' AND THE TRANSMISSION IS ACTUALLY IN 'REVERSE', A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Wheels
NHTSA campaign 03V307000 · 2003 · reported 08/22/2003
IF A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF SPOKE CRACKS DEVELOP, THE WHEEL COULD FAIL AND SEPARATE FROM THE MOUNTING HUB, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. 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
“CONSUMER'S VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM AND CONSEQUENCES AS DESCRIBED IN THE FUEL SENDING UNIT RECALL 04V230000. THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL…”NHTSA complaint 10075748 — filed 06/07/2004 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
“WHILE DRIVING TO WORK, ENGINE SUDDENLY SLOWED & THEN STALLED - WOULD NOT RESTART. AFTER TOWING TO A LOCAL SERVICE STATION - I WAS TOLD…”NHTSA complaint 10065973 — filed 04/12/2004 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
“MY 2000 NISSAN XTERRA COMPLETELY FAILED ON ME WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH ON A BUSY HIGHWAY. THE RADIO SHUT OFF, LIGHTS AND THEN THE ENGINE…”NHTSA complaint 10056790 — filed 02/08/2004 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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 Xterra?
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump issues are the most-reported category, cited in 30 of 214 NHTSA complaints (14%), followed by engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (15), power train:automatic transmission (14), air bags:frontal (12). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2000 Nissan Xterra have?
214 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 25 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, and 26 reported injuries. 1 deaths were reported.
Does the 2000 Nissan Xterra have any recalls?
Yes — 5 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 09E012000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2000 Nissan Xterra's reported problems?
3 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.
