Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2000 Nissan Xterra
NHTSA data on file today
The 2000 Nissan Xterra has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 214 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- 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 #03V307000 NISSAN/ALLOY WHEEL CRACKS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V288000 NISSAN/FMVSS 102/SHIFT CABLE LOCK PLATE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 49 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 33 complaints
- Electrical System 26 complaints
- Power Train 22 complaints
- Air Bags 15 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 12 complaints
Of the 214 complaints on file, 25 report a crash and 4 a fire; across all 214 complaints, owners report 26 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2000 Nissan XTERRA has an average reliability rating. With 214 owner complaints and 5 recall campaigns, some concerns exist, particularly with the fuel system and engine. While the data indicates some issues, it is not overwhelmingly indicative of major chronic failures.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel system | 80,000–120,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| Engine cooling | 90,000–130,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
| Electrical system | 70,000–110,000 miles | $200–$600 | occasional |
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 change every 5,000 miles
- Replace spark plugs every 60,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 2 years
- Coolant replacement every 30,000 miles
- Inspect and replace belts every 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Fuel smell indicating leaks
- Overheating engine
- Electrical malfunctions
- Unusual engine noises
- Transmission shifting issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2000 Nissan Xterra at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.