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2000 Nissan Xterra Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2000 Nissan Xterra has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 694,548 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 258 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 04V230000 2004-05-24 586,196 affected
Defect

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 CORRODE UNDER SOME ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

IN THE FOLLOWING STATES, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL-SENDING UNIT. THESE STATES ARE CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, TENNESSEE, VERMONT, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA,…

WHEELS 03V307000 2003-08-22 31,700 affected
Defect

2000 NISSAN XTERRA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN OCTOBER 15, 1999, AND FEBRUARY 29, 2000. THE ALLOY WHEELS USED ON THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND COULD DEVELOP CRACKS IN THE WHEEL SPOKES.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

NISSAN WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE FOUR ALLOY WHEELS WITH XTERRA SE MODEL BRIGHT ALLOY WHEELS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SPARE TIRE STEEL WHEEL IS NOT AFFECTED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 15, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT…

POWER TRAIN 00V288000 2000-10-02 76,652 affected
Defect

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 COULD HAVE A SHIFT CABLE LOCK PLATE THAT IS TOO BRITTLE…

Consequence

IF THE DRIVER SELECTS 'DRIVE' AND THE TRANSMISSION IS ACTUALLY IN 'REVERSE', A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE LOCK PLATE.

Complaints by component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
30
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
15
3injuries
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
14
2crashes1injuries
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
12
12crashes13injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
12
1crashes2fires1injuries
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
8
1crashes
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
7
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
7
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
7
1crashes1fires
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
7
3crashes
Total complaints258

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“My car dies out while driving. I've replaced so many parts already and it keeps leaving me stranded.”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2024-09-15

“My car dies out while driving. I've replaced so many parts already and it keeps leaving me stranded.”

STEERING · reported 2024-09-15

“My car dies out while driving. I've replaced so many parts already and it keeps leaving me stranded.”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2024-09-15

“My car keeps stalling out like it's not getting gas.”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2024-09-11

“My car keeps stalling out like it's not getting gas.”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2024-09-11

“My car keeps stalling out like it's not getting gas.”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2024-09-11

“Unknown”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2024-09-03

“Unknown”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2024-09-03
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2000 Nissan Xterra as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.