2000 Nissan Xterra fuel system problems
67 complaints about fuel system have been filed for the 2000 Nissan Xterra, which is 26% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 67 26% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 68,000 miles 50 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When fuel system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 17 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 12 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 7 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 5 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 50 fuel system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 68,000 miles, and 42% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire.
What owners wrote
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. The contact opened the hood of the vehicle and poured water onto the vehicle to put out the fire however the fire increased slightly.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 nissan xterra. While driving at any speed, the vehicle would hesitate and then shut off without warning. The failure occurred ten or more times. The vehicle would not always restart immediately. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and they replaced the fuel sensor. The current mileage was 135,000 and failure mileage was 134,000. Updated 03/18/08
Other problems reported for the 2000 Nissan Xterra
- Engine 34 complaints
- Electrical system 26 complaints
- Transmission 17 complaints
- Brakes 16 complaints
- Exhaust system 16 complaints
- Air bags 15 complaints