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2000 Nissan Frontier Body and structure Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
4%of 189 total for the year
Median mileage
102,082miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the body and structure of the 2000 Nissan Frontier, 4% of the 189 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 102,082 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The contact owns a 2000 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated that after having the vehicle inspected, she was informed that the frame was severely rusted. The vehicle was then taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the frame, bed and air conditioning connection were all rusted and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and offered no assistance. The failure and current mileages were approximately 144,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10418493, filed 2011-08, 144,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2000 Nissan Frontier. In may of 2003, the contact noticed that the undercarriage of the vehicle was corroded. She attempted to apply the emergency brake and it locked. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they replaced the emergency brake line and the muffler. In 2006, the dealer replaced the caliper, rotors, and the brake line for a second time. In november of 2007, the dealer replaced the gas tank due to corrosion. In november of 2008, the vehicle was diagnosed with major corrosion to all undercarriage compartments that were previously replaced. …”

NHTSA complaint #10249431, filed 2008-11, 30,636 miles

“Door locks will just lock without touching panel. Soon after locks kept going up and down, smoke came from dashboard. Please provide more information.”

NHTSA complaint #898233, filed 2001-10

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Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026218%
202429%
202335%
202233%
201927%
201828%
201713%
201649%
2015515%
201425%
201324%
201279%
201169%
201035%
200938%
200832%
200751%
200681%
2005173%
2004711%
2003912%
2002119%
200132%
200074%
199934%
199832%

Other parts of the 2000 Nissan Frontier

Tires
30 complaints
Fuel system
28 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
26 complaints
Suspension
22 complaints
Brakes
19 complaints
Electrical system
14 complaints
Air bags
12 complaints
Vehicle speed control
11 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaints
Engine cooling
9 complaints
Exterior lighting
7 complaints
Other or unknown
5 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2000 Nissan Frontier

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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