2000 Nissan Frontier Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 12%of 189 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 27,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the suspension of the 2000 Nissan Frontier, 12% of the 189 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 27,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Rear shocks on 2000 Nissan Frontier rusted completely off at the connection with the frame without any warning. Handling became very unstable. Fortunately occurred at low speed in the city and vehicle remained controllable. On the highway, situation would have been much worse.”
NHTSA complaint #10154280, filed 2006-03, 19,000 miles“There was a popping noise when the vehicle was turned or going over a bump, the dealer determined a bolt which held the sway bar assembly had come out. One year later the bolt on the other side came out.”
NHTSA complaint #10010039, filed 2003-03, 32,000 miles“At approx. 20,000 miles vehicle started to make a rattling/bumping noise in left front. Took it to dealer who said this was a common problem with 2000 nissian's and wouild be replaced only when consumer complained. Dealer replaced left stabilzer bushing and refused to give a copy of w/o saying it was recorded in computer. At aprox. 45,000 miles left stabilizer bushing failed again and was replaced by mechanic who again stated that this was a problem with nissian. At 67,000 miles both stabilizer bushings have failed and need to be replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10068144, filed 2004-05, 22,000 miles“- the contact stated that while driving the 2000 Nissan Frontier at 45 MPH she heard a loud noise at the rear of the vehicle. The contact was informed that the noise was due to corrosion of the bearings. The bearings corroded because of inadequate sealing of the antilock breaking system, which caused water and moisture to reach the bearings. The dealership repaired the left side axle ,and installed bearings. The contact stated there was a recall for the same problem. However, was informed by the dealership that this vehicle was not apart of the recall. The vehicle currently had 63000 miles. …”
NHTSA complaint #10183629, filed 2007-02, 63,000 miles“We own two 2000 frontiers, an both trucks have the broken sway bar suspension bolts. Since the original production bots were used nissian has incresed the replacement bolt in diameter and from a #5 hardness to a # 8 hardness bolt. The problem is they only replace the failed bolt that fails if it is in warranty. In both 2000 trucks we own the left fron bolts have failed with affect sway control of the trucks Nissan claims thee is not a problem, but the lou fusz Nissan dealership in st. …”
NHTSA complaint #765597, filed 2002-08Related service bulletins
- 10206391Dec 7, 2021STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10188377Feb 12, 2021STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10109211Mar 7, 2017BALL 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…
- 10192216Jul 23, 2013SERVICE INFORMATION - This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item…
- 10192145Mar 19, 2013SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin provides information to identify: - A leaking strut or a shock absorber that qualifies for replacement under warranty. - A strut or shock…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 11% |
| 2024 | 2 | 9% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 1 | 5% |
| 2019 | 1 | 4% |
| 2018 | 3 | 12% |
| 2016 | 1 | 2% |
| 2015 | 2 | 6% |
| 2012 | 3 | 4% |
| 2011 | 2 | 3% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 3 | 8% |
| 2008 | 4 | 3% |
| 2007 | 6 | 1% |
| 2006 | 9 | 1% |
| 2005 | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 | 4 | 6% |
| 2003 | 10 | 13% |
| 2002 | 9 | 7% |
| 2001 | 8 | 6% |
| 2000 | 22 | 12% |
| 1999 | 4 | 5% |
| 1998 | 19 | 15% |
Other parts of the 2000 Nissan Frontier
30 complaintsFuel system
28 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
26 complaintsBrakes
19 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsOther 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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