2000 NISSAN XTERRA
5 recalls, 258 complaints - 95 TSBs
09E012000 Apr 7, 2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES... Read more
Consequence
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
06E026000 Mar 23, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE D... Read more
Consequence
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
04V230000 May 24, 2004
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect Description
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 CONDIT... Read more
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, W... Read more
03V307000 Aug 22, 2003
WHEELS
Defect Description
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 ... Read more
00V288000 Oct 2, 2000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Defect Description
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 TH... Read more
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.
Complaint Statistics
258 total complaints
30 crashes 4 fires 29 injuries 1 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 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 | 10 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 8 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 7 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | 7 |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 7 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 7 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 22, 2024
Incident date: Sep 3, 2024
The engine shut completely off after stopping at a traffic light with a message “auto stop not working.” There was another message, but I wasn’t able to capture it due to trying to restart the vehicle in the midst of traffic. The engine restarted after two attempts.
POWER TRAIN
Sep 22, 2024
Incident date: Sep 3, 2024
I was driving on the interstate with adaptive cruise control active. The gasoline engine was running. The vehicle suddenly made a "ding" sound, and the main driver screen displayed an error message "Stop Safely. The Vehicle Will Shut Off Soon". The engine shut down and vehicle completely lost m... Read more
ENGINE
Sep 22, 2024
Incident date: Sep 3, 2024
I was driving on the interstate with adaptive cruise control active. The gasoline engine was running. The vehicle suddenly made a "ding" sound, and the main driver screen displayed an error message "Stop Safely. The Vehicle Will Shut Off Soon". The engine shut down and vehicle completely lost m... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 16, 2024
Incident date: Sep 11, 2024
My blind spot warning is inaccurate. This vehicle was purchased March 2024 and is constantly in the shop. It was recalls and a faulty electric system.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:BULBS
Sep 16, 2024
Incident date: Sep 11, 2024
I have an Acura RDX 2014 and went online to purchase the low beam headlights led conversion kit H 11 sold by the company Headlightexperts.com After installation I have noticed that the headlights were so dim they were useless, they are dangerously dim and it’s a road hazard, so I am forced to driv... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Sep 16, 2024
Incident date: Sep 11, 2024
4wd service light on, faulty power transfer unit. Known issue in Jeep Cherokees, many 2016-2017 vehicles were recalled for the same exact issue
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
Sep 15, 2024
Incident date: Sep 15, 2024
Tesla Model 3 with FSD (Full Self Driving) package. Engaged FSD to drive home today but vehicle failed to recognize ALL traffic control signals (stop signs, red & green stoplights. The first time this occurred, I had to brake emergently to avoid collision with cross traffic that had a ‘green’ li... Read more
STEERING
Sep 15, 2024
Incident date: Sep 15, 2024
I get a steer assist fault code, and loose power steering at random points. It is very dangerous and almost crashed twice.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Sep 15, 2024
Incident date: Sep 15, 2024
Tesla Model 3 with FSD (Full Self Driving) package. Engaged FSD to drive home today but vehicle failed to recognize ALL traffic control signals (stop signs, red & green stoplights. The first time this occurred, I had to brake emergently to avoid collision with cross traffic that had a ‘green’ li... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 2, 2022
Incident date: Mar 1, 2022
The engine service soon have been on for quite some time now. I tried to take it to several Smog places to get it smogged , and the mechanic have told me that the Smog scanner cannot read the computer of my car.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Dec 14, 2020
Incident date: Dec 9, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 NISSAN XTERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST TO THE SIDE SHOULDER WHERE THEY GOT OUT THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. ... Read more
Fire
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Aug 16, 2020
Incident date: Jun 17, 2020
IMMEDIATELY AFTER I EXITED MY BUILDING GARAGE AND MADE RIGHT TURN ON CITY STREET ON A CLEAR SUMMER DAY AFTERNOON THE ENGINE SOUND BEGAN ROARING AND VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATING. I TRIED TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE FORCIBLY HITTING ON THE BRAKES, SHIFTING GEARS TO NEUTRAL, TURNING OFF THE ENGINE BUT THE... Read more
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 16, 2020
Incident date: Jun 17, 2020
IMMEDIATELY AFTER I EXITED MY BUILDING GARAGE AND MADE RIGHT TURN ON CITY STREET ON A CLEAR SUMMER DAY AFTERNOON THE ENGINE SOUND BEGAN ROARING AND VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATING. I TRIED TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE FORCIBLY HITTING ON THE BRAKES, SHIFTING GEARS TO NEUTRAL, TURNING OFF THE ENGINE BUT THE... Read more
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES
Apr 15, 2020
Incident date: Apr 15, 2020
I WAS 47 MPH IN A 45 MPH ROAD AND THE GUY BEHIND ME ILLEGALLY PASSED ME BY DRIVING ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE ROAD UNTIL HE WAS ABLE TO PASS ME CAUSING ME TO SLAM ON MY BRAKES AND SWERVE. *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jan 11, 2019
Incident date: Nov 1, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 NISSAN XTERRA. WHILE STATIONARY, THE VEHICLE UNINTENTIONALLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC T... Read more
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 9, 2016
Incident date: May 8, 2016
ON SATURDAY I SMELLED A BURNING SMELL WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY BUT IT WENT AWAY QUICKLY AND I COULDN'T FIND ANY SOURCE IN THE VEHICLE, SO I ASSUMED I JUST DROVE PAST SOMETHING THAT SMELLED BADLY. ON SUNDAY THE SMELL RETURNED, STRONGER. I STOPPED AND SHUT THE ENGINE OFF, AND SMOKE BEGAN POURING O... Read more
Fire
WHEELS
Nov 3, 2015
Incident date: Nov 3, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 NISSAN XTERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE CRACKS IN THE WHEELS OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Oct 22, 2015
Incident date: Oct 19, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 NISSAN XTERRA. WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP MELTED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE F... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Oct 16, 2015
Incident date: Oct 8, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 NISSAN XTERRA. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND MADE AN ABNORMAL NOISE WHEN TURNED TO THE RIGHT. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKE PEDAL HAD TO BE DEPRESSED WITH FORCE IN ORDER TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO A STOP. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE WIND... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Oct 16, 2015
Incident date: Oct 8, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 NISSAN XTERRA. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND MADE AN ABNORMAL NOISE WHEN TURNED TO THE RIGHT. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKE PEDAL HAD TO BE DEPRESSED WITH FORCE IN ORDER TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO A STOP. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE WIND... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
May 22, 2015
Incident date: May 22, 2015
I STARTED THE CAR THIS MORNING. THE ODOMETER, TACHOMETER AND SPEEDOMETER DID NOT WORK. THE ODOMETER WAS BLANK. I DROVE THE CAR AND THE SPEEDOMETER OR TACHOMETER DID NOT WORK. THIS SAME THING HAPPENED TO ME AT NIGHT, ABOUT A YEAR AGO. THE PANEL LIGHTS ALSO DID NOT WORK. THE NEXT DAY, EVERYTHING WORK... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 22, 2015
Incident date: May 22, 2015
I STARTED THE CAR THIS MORNING. THE ODOMETER, TACHOMETER AND SPEEDOMETER DID NOT WORK. THE ODOMETER WAS BLANK. I DROVE THE CAR AND THE SPEEDOMETER OR TACHOMETER DID NOT WORK. THIS SAME THING HAPPENED TO ME AT NIGHT, ABOUT A YEAR AGO. THE PANEL LIGHTS ALSO DID NOT WORK. THE NEXT DAY, EVERYTHING WORK... Read more
AIR BAGS
May 21, 2013
Incident date: May 19, 2013
MY DAUGHTER WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION WHEN A DRUNK DRIVER HIT HER WHILE DRIVING ON THE WRONG SIDE OF THE ROAD. HIS AIRBAGS DEPLOYED BUT NOT MY DAUGHTERS NISSAN XTERRA. *TR
Crash
2 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 1, 2013
Incident date: Apr 1, 2013
FUEL SENDING UNIT RUSTED AND CORRODED GAS GAUGE IN ACCURATE READING. *TR
ENGINE
May 1, 2013
Incident date: Apr 1, 2013
FUEL SENDING UNIT RUSTED AND CORRODED GAS GAUGE IN ACCURATE READING. *TR
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
May 1, 2013
Incident date: Apr 1, 2013
FUEL SENDING UNIT RUSTED AND CORRODED GAS GAUGE IN ACCURATE READING. *TR
TIRES
Jan 21, 2013
Incident date: Jan 18, 2013
I BOUGHT 4 GOODRICH LONGTRAIL TA 60,000 MILES TIRES FOR MY NISSAN SUV X-TERRA, 2 TIRES BOUGHT FROM TIRE KINGDOM ON 1/3/11 (INVOICE # [XXX]?RI )WHEN MY VEHICLE MILEAGE WAS 131,050, & 2 TIRES BOUGHT 9 DAYS LATER FROM FIRESTONE ON 1/12/11 (INVOICE # [XXX]) WHEN MY VEHICLE MILEAGE WAS 131,190 (I HAVE B... Read more
ENGINE
Oct 22, 2012
Incident date: Oct 20, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 NISSAN XTERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER. THE CONTACT MANAGED TO MERGE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC CONFIRMED THAT THE DISTRIBUTOR HAD FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Apr 20, 2012
Incident date: Apr 19, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 NISSAN XTERRA. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD SUDDENLY STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY THE CONTACT AND HE NOTICED THAT THE FUEL PUMP MAY BE DEFECTIVE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED AND HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FA... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jan 24, 2012
Incident date: Jan 17, 2012
DRIVING APPROX. 5 MINUTES WHEN CAR WARNING LIGHTS (CHECK ENGINE) AND ALL DASH WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON IMMEDIATELY THERE AFTER, CAR ENGINE SHUTS OFF. CAR ENGINE WOULD TURN ON WHEN STARTED BUT AS SOON AS YOU ENGAGE THE TRANSMISSION BY MOVING FROM PARK TO DRIVE, AND PRESS THE GAS PEDAL, CAR ENGINE WOU... Read more
TIRES
Nov 1, 2011
Incident date: Oct 25, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 NISSAN XTERRA EQUIPPED WITH BF GOODRICH RADIAL LONG TRAIL T/A TIRES. SIZE P265/70/R15. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIOLENTLY SHAKE WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN STOPPED AND THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE TREAD ON THE REAR DRIVER'S TIRE TORE AWA... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 11, 2011
Incident date: Jun 18, 2011
OUR 2000 XTERRA HAD BEEN FAIRLY RELIABLE UNTIL IT DIED OUT ON THE HIGHWAY. REPLACED THE DISTRIBUTOR 3 MONTHS AGO, AND IT DIED OUT AGAIN WHILE DRIVING, LAST WEEK, AFTER HAVING YET ANOTHER DISTRIBUTOR PUT IN. THE MECHANIC SUGGESTED THAT THE NISSAN-ISSUED RE-BUILT DISTRIBUTORS ARE THE PROBLEM. HE'S ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Oct 11, 2011
Incident date: Jun 18, 2011
OUR 2000 XTERRA HAD BEEN FAIRLY RELIABLE UNTIL IT DIED OUT ON THE HIGHWAY. REPLACED THE DISTRIBUTOR 3 MONTHS AGO, AND IT DIED OUT AGAIN WHILE DRIVING, LAST WEEK, AFTER HAVING YET ANOTHER DISTRIBUTOR PUT IN. THE MECHANIC SUGGESTED THAT THE NISSAN-ISSUED RE-BUILT DISTRIBUTORS ARE THE PROBLEM. HE'S ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Aug 30, 2011
Incident date: Aug 27, 2011
THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE IDLING. WHILE IDLING CAR BEGINS TO VIBRATE, RPM DROP DOWN AND ULTIMATELY CAR STALLS. LEADING UP TO THIS INCIDENT, WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, WHEN PRESSING ON GAS PEDAL, CAR DOES NOT ENGAGE AND APPEARS TO DIE OUT; FORTUNATELY IT CATCHES AND CONTINUES ON. THOUGHT IT WA... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Aug 30, 2011
Incident date: Aug 27, 2011
THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE IDLING. WHILE IDLING CAR BEGINS TO VIBRATE, RPM DROP DOWN AND ULTIMATELY CAR STALLS. LEADING UP TO THIS INCIDENT, WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, WHEN PRESSING ON GAS PEDAL, CAR DOES NOT ENGAGE AND APPEARS TO DIE OUT; FORTUNATELY IT CATCHES AND CONTINUES ON. THOUGHT IT WA... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Dec 30, 2010
Incident date: Dec 29, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 NISSAN XTERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO SLIP OUT OF GEAR. WHENEVER THE FAILURE OCCURRED IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE OUT OF PARK. WHEN THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT BE IN THE SAME GEAR AS SHOWN ON T... Read more
WHEELS
Mar 18, 2010
Incident date: Mar 14, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 NISSAN XTERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, THE RIMS WERE CRACKED. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WERE NO RELATED RECALLS. THE DEALER WILL NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE SINCE THE RIMS WERE NOT A SAFETY ISSUE. THE INFORMATION PROVIDED FROM THE RECALL 03V307000... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Mar 1, 2010
Incident date: Feb 28, 2010
MY WIFE'S 2000 NISSAN XTERRA HAS ACTING STRANGE AFTER THE CAR PARKED. ALL LIGHTS(HEAD, BRAKE, SIGNAL, AND MARKING) ARE BLINKING NONE STOP FOR AWHILE. THIS HAPPENS AT LEAST TWO OR THREE TIMES A WEEK. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Feb 3, 2010
Incident date: Sep 10, 2002
IN A 2000 NISSAN XTERRA AN EVENT SIMILAR TO THE RECENT TOYOTA PROBLEMS OCCURRED (SEVERAL TIMES) ABOUT 7-8 YEARS AGO. IN ONE CASE THE CAR JUMPED A CURB AND HIT A TREE. IT WAS DRIVABLE, SO NO POLICE REPORT WAS FILED- AS NO DAMAGE WAS DONE TO ANYTHING OTHER THAN THE CAR- WHICH HAD ABOUT $2000 BODY DAMA... Read more
Crash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 3, 2010
Incident date: Sep 10, 2002
IN A 2000 NISSAN XTERRA AN EVENT SIMILAR TO THE RECENT TOYOTA PROBLEMS OCCURRED (SEVERAL TIMES) ABOUT 7-8 YEARS AGO. IN ONE CASE THE CAR JUMPED A CURB AND HIT A TREE. IT WAS DRIVABLE, SO NO POLICE REPORT WAS FILED- AS NO DAMAGE WAS DONE TO ANYTHING OTHER THAN THE CAR- WHICH HAD ABOUT $2000 BODY DAMA... Read more
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Nov 17, 2009
Incident date: Nov 12, 2009
COOLANT IS LEAKING AT THE HEAD GASKET ON MY SINGLE OWNER 2000 NISSAN XTERRA XE V6 4WD. I HAD THIS CHECKED BY 3 DIFFERENT CERTIFIED TECHNICIANS AND THEY ALL POINTED OUT THE SAME ISSUE. THE CAR HAS ONLY 65K MILES ON IT. THE COST OF REPAIRING THIS IS MORE THAN $1200. SEEMS LIKE LOT OF NISSANS HAS SIMIL... Read more
SUSPENSION:REAR
Jun 5, 2009
Incident date: May 29, 2009
REAR LEAF SPRING BROKE IN HALF ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE, ONE FELL COMPLETELY OFF THE TRUCK. SERIOUSLY AFFECTS CONTROL AND HANDLING OF THE VEHICLE. POSSIBLE SAFETY ISSUE TO ANY VEHICLE FOLLOWING BEHIND IF THIS LARGE PIECE OF STEEL FALLS OFF AT HIGHWAY SPEED. COULD ALSO JAM INTO ROADWAY AND CAUSE ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Apr 19, 2009
Incident date: Apr 18, 2009
I WAS DRIVING MY 2000 NISSAN XTERRA ON A OHV TRAIL WHEN I LOST BRAKE PRESSURE AND HAD MY "BRAKES" LIGHT COME ON. AFTER INVESTIGATION, I FOUND THAT MY BRAKE LINE HAD RUSTED THROUGH WHERE THE LINE PASSES BY THE PASSENGER SIDE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. THE SPOT WAS COMPLETELY HIDDEN UNDERNEATH WHERE THE OEM ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jan 2, 2009
Incident date: Dec 1, 2008
ABS LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. SEEMS TO HAPPEN AFTER HEAVY RAIN OR WHEN THERE IS A LOT OF MOISTURE IN THE AIR. VEHICLE HAS BEEN BACK TO THE DEALER 3 TIMES IN THE LAST MONTH. AT FIRST THEY TOLD ME IT WAS A DEFECTIVE G SENSOR. THAT WAS REPLACED FOR APPROX. $600. THE SECOND TIME IT WENT BACK, THE D... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Dec 30, 2008
Incident date: Dec 1, 2008
I RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2000 NISSAN XTERRA. WHILE I SELDOM USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKES, I NEEDED IT FOR PARKING ON A HILL THAT PARTICULAR DAY. I DISCOVERED THAT THE BRAKES DID NOT GRAB AS THEY SHOULD. UPON INVESTIGATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT A PULLEY WITHIN THE BRAKE DRUM ASSEMBLY WAS SEIZED. ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Dec 1, 2008
Incident date: Nov 30, 2008
THE BRAKES OF MY WIFE'S 2000 XTERRA FAILED DUE TO POOR ENGINEERING. FORTUNATELY IT HAPPEN WHEN MY WIFE WAS DRIVING AT LOW SPEED ON THE BACK ROAD WE LIVE ON. THE HARD LINE FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER TO THE FRONT BRAKE IS ROUTED PAST A MANIFOLD HEAT SHIELD. THE LINE IS INSTALLED SO IT RUBS ON THE HEAT S... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Sep 14, 2008
Incident date: Feb 10, 2008
HAVING PROBLEMS WITH 2000 NISSAN XTERRA ALWAYS DYEING WHILE RUNNING AND HAVING TO HAVE IT PULLED HOME, LIKE THE GAS IS RUNNING OUT, NOW IT WON'T START,BEEN HAVING TROUBLE FOR EIGHT MONTHS,I CAN'T GET IT STARTED TO TAKE IT TO A DEALER,THE NEW BATTERY I PUT IN IT IS COMPLETELY DEAD, BUT WHEN CHARGER P... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Jul 24, 2008
Incident date: Dec 9, 2003
2000 NISSAN XTERRA WITH RECALL REPAIR THAT WAS REPAIRED. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED FOR THE RECALL PROBLEM AND IS NOW WAITING FOR REIMBURSEMENT. SHE STATES THAT KNOW ONE WILL RETURN HER CALLS. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS SHUTTING OFF ON ITS OWN. THE FUEL TANK SENDIN... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Jul 7, 2008
Incident date: May 14, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 NISSAN XTERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS SON WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND IT WOULD STALL AFTER HE FILLED IT WITH GASOLINE. HE DROVE FOR APPROXIMATELY FIVE MILES BEFORE THE STALLING BEGAN. THE IGNITION WOULD NOT START, BUT THERE WAS NO SIGNIFICANT LOSS OF POWER. HE TOO... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 28, 2008
Incident date: Jun 4, 2008
2000 NISSAN XTERRA 2WD VEHICLE. SECOND OWNER. OWNED FOR 6.5 YEARS. NO MODIFICATIONS WERE MADE TO VEHICLE BY EITHER ORIGINAL OWNER, OR MYSELF. ONLY DEALER INSTALLED OPTIONAL COMPONENT WAS A TRAILER HITCH. CAR TRAVELED LESS THAN 1000 MILES IN LAST CALENDAR YEAR. ON DATE IN QUESTION,... Read more
Fire
1 injured
Showing 50 of 258 complaints.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2000 NISSAN XTERRA
95 manufacturer communications from 72 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 8 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 6 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 5 |
| 010000 STEERING | 5 |
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 5 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 4 |
| 200000 WHEELS | 4 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 4 |
NTB08-097L
Sep 21, 2023
010000 STEERING
DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB23-049
Jun 16, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
12 VOLT BATTERY TESTING FOR IN-SERVICE VEHICLES SERVICE INFORMATION The following Service Information lists NNA procedural recommendations for establishing good connections while performing 12V battery testing. These recommendations ar
NTB23-053
Jun 16, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SILICONE-BASED LUBRICANT OR GREASE CAN DAMAGE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS SERVICE INFORMATION Do not apply Silicone-based lubricants or grease to, or around, any interior electrical components. To avoid the risk of death or severe personal
NTB13-107F
Apr 27, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB16-003C
Apr 17, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INTELLIGENT KEY REPLACEMENT OR SWAPPING BETWEEN VEHICLES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB13-028H
Feb 27, 2023
160000 STRUCTURE
REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB13-028H
Feb 27, 2023
130000 VISIBILITY
REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB09-081J
Feb 27, 2023
160000 STRUCTURE
WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB09-081J
Feb 27, 2023
130000 VISIBILITY
WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB10-126C
Feb 22, 2023
200000 WHEELS
WHEEL BEARING COLLISION DAMAGE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB08-097K
Feb 22, 2023
010000 STEERING
DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB99-001F
Dec 7, 2021
020000 SUSPENSION
STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB99-001e
Feb 12, 2021
020000 SUSPENSION
STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB17-026
Mar 7, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
BALL JOINT AXIAL END PLAY PROCEDURE SERVICE INFORMATION When working on the front suspension, use the updated service information in this bulletin along with the Electronic Service Manual (ESM). The updated information in this bulletin
NTB17-026
Mar 7, 2017
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
BALL JOINT AXIAL END PLAY PROCEDURE SERVICE INFORMATION When working on the front suspension, use the updated service information in this bulletin along with the Electronic Service Manual (ESM). The updated information in this bulletin
NTB09131B
Apr 13, 2016
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement "Certification Label" or "VIN Plate / Label" may be needed. These items may be available from Nissan by request if certain criteria are met. Th
NTB09131B
Apr 13, 2016
260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement "Certification Label" or "VIN Plate / Label" may be needed. These items may be available from Nissan by request if certain criteria are met. Th
NTB13028A
Nov 16, 2015
130000 VISIBILITY
SERVICE INFORMATION Windshield "foreign material" that is on the surface of the glass in some cases can be cleaned off with a very particular type and grade of steel wool. * Most any foreign material on the surface of the Windshield c
NTB00042D
Jan 16, 2015
280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
SERVICE INFORMATION Changes or modifications to the front seat assembly trim materials may affect the proper operation of the Front Seat-Mounted Side-Impact Supplemental Air Bags and Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor and could resul
NTB00042D
Jan 16, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
SERVICE INFORMATION Changes or modifications to the front seat assembly trim materials may affect the proper operation of the Front Seat-Mounted Side-Impact Supplemental Air Bags and Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor and could resul
NTB00042D
Jan 16, 2015
140000 AIR BAGS
SERVICE INFORMATION Changes or modifications to the front seat assembly trim materials may affect the proper operation of the Front Seat-Mounted Side-Impact Supplemental Air Bags and Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor and could resul
NTB08055C
Jan 27, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
SERVICE INFORMATION Information necessary to service the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) safely is included in the "RESTRAINTS" section of the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) for each vehicle. IMPORTANT: Turn the ignition switch OFF
NTB08055C
Jan 27, 2014
140000 AIR BAGS
SERVICE INFORMATION Information necessary to service the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) safely is included in the "RESTRAINTS" section of the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) for each vehicle. IMPORTANT: Turn the ignition switch OFF
NTB-08-055-A
Jan 27, 2014
141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
NISSAN: SRS PRECAUTIONS DURING SERVICE;IMPROPER MAINTENANCE, INCLUDING INCORRECT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF THE SRS, CAN LEAD TO A SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH CAUSED BY UNINTENTIONAL ACTIVATION OF THE SRS ON ALL NISSAN MODELS WITH THE SRS SYS
NTB92123D
Aug 27, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
Nissan Original Equipment or Genuine Accessory Alloy wheels, along with their finish coating (clear, chrome, titanium, etc.), are specifically developed to achieve Nissan design and performance standards. These Original Equipment or Genuin
NTB92123D
Aug 27, 2013
200000 WHEELS
Nissan Original Equipment or Genuine Accessory Alloy wheels, along with their finish coating (clear, chrome, titanium, etc.), are specifically developed to achieve Nissan design and performance standards. These Original Equipment or Genuin
NTB04094A
Jul 23, 2013
200000 WHEELS
If YOU CONFIRM: A vehicle needs to have the brake rotors resurfaced (front or rear). ACTION: Use the ProCut PFM Series on-car brake lathe to perform brake rotor resurfacing and follow the tips listed in this bulletin. - The ProCut P
NTB00033E
Jul 23, 2013
010000 STEERING
SERVICE INFORMATION - This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item listed, if any should occur. - Most brake incidents fall into
NTB00033E
Jul 23, 2013
200000 WHEELS
SERVICE INFORMATION - This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item listed, if any should occur. - Most brake incidents fall into
NTB00033E
Jul 23, 2013
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
SERVICE INFORMATION - This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item listed, if any should occur. - Most brake incidents fall into
NTB04094A
Jul 23, 2013
010000 STEERING
If YOU CONFIRM: A vehicle needs to have the brake rotors resurfaced (front or rear). ACTION: Use the ProCut PFM Series on-car brake lathe to perform brake rotor resurfacing and follow the tips listed in this bulletin. - The ProCut P
NTB04094A
Jul 23, 2013
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
If YOU CONFIRM: A vehicle needs to have the brake rotors resurfaced (front or rear). ACTION: Use the ProCut PFM Series on-car brake lathe to perform brake rotor resurfacing and follow the tips listed in this bulletin. - The ProCut P
NTB00033E
Jul 23, 2013
020000 SUSPENSION
SERVICE INFORMATION - This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item listed, if any should occur. - Most brake incidents fall into
NTB98018G
Jun 7, 2013
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
As part of an enhanced emissions test for Inspection & Maintenance (I/M), some States may require the System Readiness Test (SRT) status be checked. - The SRT is used to indicate whether the engine control module (ECM) has completed sel
NTB-13-038
Apr 3, 2013
170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
NISSAN: LOCK/UNLOCK REQUEST BUTTON ON OUTSIDE HANDLE DOES NOT RESPOND. *JS
NTB99001A
Mar 19, 2013
020000 SUSPENSION
SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin provides information to identify: - A leaking strut or a shock absorber that qualifies for replacement under warranty. - A strut or shock absorber that has slight oil seepage, a condition wh
NTB-09-101
Sep 30, 2010
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
NISSAN: TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) WARNING LIGHT ON/FLASHING. NO MODELS OR MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE UPDATED ON 08-11-2011. *KB
NTB-09-129
Sep 13, 2010
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
NISSAN: VENT CONTROL VALVE REPLACEMENT. WHEN REPLACING THE EVAP CANISTER VENT CONTROL VALVE FOR REASON: USE THE ONE LISTED ON PAGE 2; FOR VENT CONTROL VALVE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE, REFER TO THE APPROPRIATE SECTION OF THE ELECTRONIC SERVICE
NTB-09-030
Apr 6, 2009
111100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
NISSAN: THE 12 VOLT BATTERY IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND IS REQUIRED TO STAY CONNECTED WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO VEHICLE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS/CAUTIONS. NO MOD
NTB-09-030
Apr 6, 2009
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NISSAN: THE 12 VOLT BATTERY IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND IS REQUIRED TO STAY CONNECTED WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO VEHICLE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS/CAUTIONS. NO MOD
NTB-09-030
Apr 6, 2009
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
NISSAN: THE 12 VOLT BATTERY IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND IS REQUIRED TO STAY CONNECTED WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO VEHICLE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS/CAUTIONS. NO MOD
99022
Oct 28, 2005
151000 SEAT BELTS:FRONT
FRONT SEAT BELT LATCH PLATE RETAINING BUTTON MISSING. *TT
05040A
Jun 15, 2005
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1998-2000 FRONTIER & XTERRA WITH KA24 ENGINE; MIL WITH DTC P0400, P0402, ROUGH IDLE, DRIVABILITY INCIDENTS, DIFFICULTY PASSING I/M TEST FOR NO X UPDATE *SC
05040
May 25, 2005
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
MIL WITH DTC P0400, P0402, ROUGH IDLE, DRIVABILITY INCIDENTS, DIFFICULTY SETTING EGR SRT. *SC
04133
Feb 25, 2005
135000 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
AUTO-DIMMING ELECTROCHROMIC (EC) MIRROR DIAGNOSIS. *TT
04091
Aug 10, 2004
021220 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR
TORSION BAR SPRING CAUTION. *TT
NTB99022C
Aug 5, 2003
151000 SEAT BELTS:FRONT
FRONT SEAT BELT LATCH PLATE RETAINING BUTTON MISSING. *TT
03050
May 28, 2003
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN - JACKING POINT OWNER'S MANUAL UPDATE. *TT
052303
May 23, 2003
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
NISSAN NET BROADCAST MESSAGE REMINDING DEALER PRINCIPALS, PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGERS THAT TSB #NTB02-031 PROVIDES INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO REPAIR AFFECTED VEHCLES THAT HAVE VERY WARM AIR COMING OUT THE VEHICLES' AIR VENTS, ONCE THE APPLICABLE
03018
Feb 21, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SIDE MARKER LIGHTS, TAIL LIGHTS, FOG LIGHTS, AND/OR DASH ILLUMINATION ARE INOPERATIVE AND FUSE 39 IS OPEN. *TT
NTB02035A
Sep 9, 2002
103400 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
SUBJECT REGARDING MANUAL TRANSFER CASE DIAGNOSIS. *TT
NTB02044
Apr 10, 2002
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING COOLANT LEAK FROM INTAKE MANIFOLD WATER OUTLET. *JG
NTB02044
Apr 10, 2002
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING COOLANT LEAK FROM INTAKE MANIFOLD WATER OUTLET. *JG
NTB02035
Mar 25, 2002
103400 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
SUBJECT REGARDING MANUAL TRANSFER CASE NOISES. *JG
NTB02035
Mar 25, 2002
104000 POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
CONCERNS WITH MANUAL TRANSFER CASE NOISES. *JB
02031
Mar 18, 2002
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
WARM AIR FROM VENTS WITH AC/HEATER OFF AND FRESH-AIR MODE SELECTED. *TT
NTB02019
Feb 19, 2002
103400 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
SUBJECT REGARDING BEARING NOISE FROM TRANSFER CASE AREA. *YD
NTB02020
Feb 18, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING KNOCKING NOISE ABOVE IDLE (800-1100 RPM). *YD
NTB01083
Nov 28, 2001
020000 SUSPENSION
SUBJECT REGARDING STEERING PULL DURING BRAKING. *JG
NTB01083
Nov 28, 2001
010000 STEERING
VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE STEERING PULL DURING BRAKING. *JG
NTB01033A
Oct 3, 2001
073200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
SUBJECT REGARDING FUEL INJECTOR CLEANING FOR VEHICLES WITH ROUGH IDLE, HESITATION OR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0300 - P0306 STORED. *TT
NTB01057
Aug 31, 2001
350000 EQUIPMENT
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO REVISED MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES.*JB
NTB01057
Aug 31, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO REVISED MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES.*JB
NTB01057
Aug 31, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES. *SLC
NTB01033
Jul 1, 2001
073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
INFORMATION ON FUEL INJECTOR CLEANING FOR VEHICLES WITH ROUGH IDLE.*JB
NTB01033
Jul 1, 2001
073200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
INFORMATION ON FUEL INJECTOR CLEANING FOR VEHICLES WITH ROUGH IDLE, HESITATION OR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0300-P0306 STORED. *SB
NTB01031
Jun 18, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING ESSENTIAL TOOL - REAR AXLE BEARING REMOVAL KIT. *TTTHE KIT IS AN ESSENTIAL TOOL AND AND WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY SENT TO ALL NISSAN DEALERS.
NTB00096A
Jun 15, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE ROUGH IDLE/IDLE VIBRATION. *YD
NTB00096A
Jun 6, 2001
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
SUBJECT REGARDING ROUGH IDLE/IDLE VIBRATION ON VEHICLES WITH VG33E ENGINES. *TT
NTB00096A
Jun 6, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE MOUNTS AND SPECIAL ECM PROGRAMS AVAILABLE FOR VEHICLES EXHIBITING A ROUGH IDLE AND / OR VIBRATION AT IDLE. *TT
NTB01038
May 22, 2001
063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
SUBJECT REGARDING RIGHT HAND EXHAUST MANIFOLD CRACKING. *JG
NTB99022B
May 2, 2001
151100 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
SEAT BELT LATCH PLATE RETAINING BUTTON MISSING. *TT
NTB01012
Feb 12, 2001
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SUBJECT REGARDING STEP RAIL BRACKET AVAILABILITY / ASSEMBLY. *TT
NTB01008
Feb 9, 2001
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
EXHIBITING PAINT CHIPPING AT THE REAR OF THE HOOD OR TOP OF THE FENDER AREA. *TT
NTB00096
Feb 1, 2001
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
CUSTOMERS WITH VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH VG33E ENGINE MAY EXPRESS CONCERNS ABOUT A ROUGH IDLE AND / OR ENGINE VIBRATION AT IDLE. *TT
NTB99065A
Dec 5, 2000
141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
ON SOME VEHICLES, THE AIR BAG INDICATOR LIGHT REMAINS ILLUMINATED DURING NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS AND THE CONSULT SCREEN INDICATES ASSIST A/B MODULE (OPEN). *TT
NTB00092
Nov 7, 2000
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SERVICE BULLETIN REGARDING CREW CAB ROOF RACK AIR DAM SEAL PROTECTOR REPLACEMENT. *TT
NTB00086
Oct 25, 2000
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE WATER MAY HAVE ENTERED THE DISTRIBUTOR ASSEMBLY. *TT
NTB99077B
Oct 13, 2000
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
INFORMATION REGARDING INTRODUCTION OF FACTORY-INSTALLED R-134A A/C SYSTEM REFRIGERANT DYE. *TT
NTB00077
Sep 28, 2000
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING ESSENTIAL TOOL - FUEL PRESSURE GAUGE KIT. *TT
NTB00052
Jul 1, 2000
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING ECM REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR VEHICLES WITH REPROGRAMMABLE ECMS. *TT
NTB99059A
Jun 21, 2000
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SERVICE INFORMATION FOR VEHICLES EXHIBITING SQUEAK OR RATTLE NOISES WHILE DRIVING. *TT
NTB99018A
Jun 14, 2000
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE SEPTEMBER 1, 1999 MAY EXHIBIT A CLUNK OR RATTLE FELT OR HEARD WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. *TT
NTB00007A
Jun 13, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SERVICE INFORMATION FOR VEHICLES WITHIN CERTAIN VIN RANGES MAY EXHIBIT IDLE FLUCTUATION WHEN COASTING TO A STOP WITH THE CLUTCH DEPRESSED AND THE TRANSMISSION IN GEAR. *TT
NTB00049
Jun 5, 2000
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SUBJECT REGARDING VG33E PISTON REPLACEMENT. *TT
NTB00032
May 16, 2000
114100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
SOME VEHCILES REQUIRE THAT AN ADAPTER HARNESS BE USED TO CONNECT SRS MODULES OR SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONERS TO THE DEPLOYMENT TOOL. *TT
NTB99-036A
May 10, 2000
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
INFORMATION REGARDING KEYLESS REMOTE ENTRY PROGRAMMING. *TT
NTB00035
Apr 10, 2000
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
EXPERIENCING ROOF PAINT DAMAGE AT LOWER EDGE OF ROOF RACK AIR DAM. *TT
NTB00007
Jan 25, 2000
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN IDLE FLUCTUATION WHEN COASTING TO A STOP WITH THE CLUTCH DEPRESSED AND THE TRANSMISSION IN GEAR. *TT
NTB99070
Oct 5, 1999
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
SUBJECT REGARDING VEHICLES EXHIBITING AN AIR CONDITIONER IDLER PULLEY WHINE NOISE AT 3,000 ENGINE RPM. *TT
NTB99065
Sep 16, 1999
141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
SOME VEHICLES INCLUDING CREW CABS MAY EXHIBIT AN AIR BAG INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED DURING NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. *TT
NTB99059
Sep 16, 1999
160000 STRUCTURE
SERVICE INFORMATION FOR VEHICLES EXHIBITING SQUEAKS OR RATTLE NOISES. *TT
NTB99022A
Aug 26, 1999
150000 SEAT BELTS
CONCERNS WITH THE FRONT SEAT BELT LATCH PLATE STOPPER BUTTON MISSING. *TT
NTB99057
Aug 20, 1999
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
CONCERNS WITH GRILLE STAINS FROM WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID. *TT
NTB99049
Jul 28, 1999
162200 STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A RATTLE NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT BUMPER. *TT
NHTSA Safety Investigations, NISSAN XTERRA
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
DP03005
Opened: Jul 11, 2003 , Closed: Jul 29, 2003
BRAKE ROTOR WARPAGE
MR. KENT JONES OF KERNERSVILLE, NC, SUBMITTED A PETITION TO NHTSA BY E-MAIL DATED JULY 1, 2003, REQUESTING NHTSA TO INVESTIGATE THE BRAKE ROTORS ON MY 2002 NISSAN XTERRA VEHICLES.THE PETITIONER ALLEGED THAT THE BRAKE ROTORS IN THESE VEHICLES WERE DEFECTIVE BECAUSE THE ROTORS OVERHEAT AND WARP FROM N... Read more
EA02020
Opened: Aug 29, 2002 , Closed: Mar 3, 2003
DRIVER'S AIR BAG SYSTEM FAILURE
IN ITS LETTER DATED FEBRUARY 21, 2003 TO NHTSA, NISSAN STATED THAT IT WILL CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL OF APPROXIMATELY 27,385 MY 2002 NISSAN XTERRA VEHICLES PRODUCED FROM 6/12/01 (START OF PRODUCTION) TO 11/1/01 AS WELL AS APPROXIMATELY 37,177 MY 2002 NISSAN ALTIMA VEHICLES PRODUCED FROM 6/13/01 (START... Read more
PE02038
Opened: Mar 26, 2002 , Closed: Aug 29, 2002
DRIVER'S AIR BAG SYSTEM MALFUNCTION
NISSAN XTERRA - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the NISSAN XTERRA across all model years (1999, 2012).
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Total Recalls
4,199
Total Complaints
3
Investigations
164
Reported Crashes
56
Reported Fires
5
Reported Deaths
NISSAN XTERRA - Year by Year
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