Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2000 Nissan Frontier
NHTSA data on file today
The 2000 Nissan Frontier has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 189 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #09E025000 FMVSS 108/REPLACEMENT HEADLAMPS/AMBER REFLECTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E012000 FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET COMBINATION LAMPS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E026000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V230000 NISSAN/FUEL SENDING UNIT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V288000 NISSAN/FMVSS 102/SHIFT CABLE LOCK PLATE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #99V347002 NISSAN/TAIL LAMP SOCKETS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Tires 30 complaints
- Power Train 25 complaints
- Suspension 21 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 19 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 16 complaints
- Electrical System 14 complaints
Of the 189 complaints on file, 17 report a crash and 4 a fire; across all 189 complaints, owners report 10 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2000 Nissan Frontier has a moderate number of complaints and six recall campaigns, mostly relating to exterior lighting and power train issues. While no single issue stands out as extremely problematic, some components like the power train and tires have relatively higher complaints. The available data suggests an average reliability outlook, but some caution is advised for potential issues.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | 90,000–120,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | occasional |
| Fuel system | 80,000–110,000 miles | $400–$800 | occasional |
| Suspension | 70,000–100,000 miles | $300–$700 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad replacement
- Coolant system flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Timing belt replacement
- Tire rotations and balancing
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Transmission shifts inconsistently
- Fuel odor or leaks
- Unusual tire wear patterns
- Brake pedal feels soft
- Suspension noise during bumps
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2000 Nissan Frontier at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.