Problems · NHTSA complaints
2000 Nissan Frontier problems
Owners filed 205 complaints about the 2000 Nissan Frontier with NHTSA between Aug 1999 and Feb 2026. The most-cited component is tires (31).
Complaints
205
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
19
Reported by owners
Fires
4
Reported by owners
Injuries
14
People reported injured
Deaths
0
Reported to NHTSA
Complaints by component
One complaint can cite several components
- Tires31
- Power train26
- Electrical system24
- Suspension21
- Fuel system, gasoline20
- Service brakes, hydraulic16
- Air bags13
- Engine and engine cooling12
- Vehicle speed control12
- Visibility10
- Fuel/propulsion system8
- Structure8
- Exterior lighting7
- Seat belts5
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 10, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
When complaints were filed
Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
4
39
28
23
7
23
16
10
11
3
3
5
5
3
6
3
2
2
1
1
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1
1
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1
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3
1
View as table
| Model year | Complaints filed per calendar year |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 4 |
| 2000 | 39 |
| 2001 | 28 |
| 2002 | 23 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 23 |
| 2005 | 16 |
| 2006 | 10 |
| 2007 | 11 |
| 2008 | 3 |
| 2009 | 3 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.
Top problems in owners’ words
Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first
Tires
31 reports2 crashes
“WENT TO MY LOCAL GARAGE TO GET MY TIRES BALANCED. MECHANIC REPORTED THAT 1 OF THE 4 TIRES (ALL BOUGHT TOGETHER) WAS BEGINNING TO COME APART INTERNALLY / BELT SEPARATION. THE TIRES WERE INSTALLED DURING OCTOBER OF 2019. THEY HAVE LESS THAN 8000 MILES ON THE TIRES. VENDOR IS REIMBURSING ME FOR THE ONE TIRE THAT WAS FOUND TO HAVE THE DEFECT. THANKFULLY THIS WAS CAUGHT EARLY, BUT AM VERY CONCERNED AS THE OTHER 3 TIRES HAVE THE SAME DOT NUMBER.”
Power train
26 reports3 crashes1 related recall
“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 [XXX] . Let's see how much Gemini info I can paste here: "The distributor on your KA24DE engine contains the camshaft position sensor, which is a critical component for engine timing. The distributor itself can fail for a number of reasons, including: Internal bearing failure: The bearing that the distributor shaft spins on can fail, causing the shaft to wobble or seize up. This disrupts the signal from the camshaft position sensor. Failed or failing camshaft position sensor: The sensor itself can fail due to age, heat, or internal electrical issues. Ignition coil failure: The ignition coil is often integrated into the distributor housing on this engine. As it heats up, it can fail and lose spark, causing the engine to stall. The reason this issue is often related to hot weather or a hot engine is that the heat can cause the internal components of the distributor to expand and fail, and it can also cause…”
Electrical system
24 reports1 crash3 fires
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 NISSAN FRONTIER CREW CAB. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRICAL BOARD LOCATED BEHIND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED AND CAUSED THE HEADLIGHT TO FAIL BEYOND REPAIR. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE WHO ADVISED THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO MAKE REPAIR BECAUSE THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT SUPPLY PARTS AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS OVER TEN YEARS. THE CONTACT TRADED THE VEHICLE IN FOR A NEWER VEHICLE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.”
Suspension
21 reports1 crash
“TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE 2000 NISSAN FRONTIER AT 45 MPH SHE HEARD A LOUD NOISE AT THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE NOISE WAS DUE TO CORROSION OF THE BEARINGS. THE BEARINGS CORRODED BECAUSE OF INADEQUATE SEALING OF THE ANTILOCK BREAKING SYSTEM, WHICH CAUSED WATER AND MOISTURE TO REACH THE BEARINGS. THE DEALERSHIP REPAIRED THE LEFT SIDE AXLE ,AND INSTALLED BEARINGS. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. HOWEVER, WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALERSHIP THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT APART OF THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAD 63000 MILES. *AK UPDATED 03/19/07. *JB”
Fuel system, gasoline
20 reports1 related recall
“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 that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.”
Service brakes, hydraulic
16 reports4 crashes
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF IN THE NEUTRAL POSITION SO THAT IT COULD BE PUSHED. HOWEVER, WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PUSHED FORWARD, IT STARTED TO MOVE FORWARD AT A RAPID PACE SO THE DRIVER GOT INTO THE VEHICLE AND DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL; UNFORTUNATELY, THE VEHICLE DID NOT SLOW DOWN BUT INSTEAD MOVED DOWN A HILL AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND REPAIRS WHICH INCLUDED BODY WORK, WINDSHIELD AND EXTERIOR LIGHTING. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,546. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 40,000.”
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 10, 2026
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.