2000 Nissan Pathfinder Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 5%of 112 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 123,200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2000 Nissan Pathfinder, 5% of the 112 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 123,200 miles.
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.
“I heard a rubbing sound and the passenger side front brake was acting unusual so I took my truck to my mechanic assuming it needed brakes. When the driver front wheel was taken off it was ovious that my brake pad was fine. It was noted that my tires were wearing unevenly and it was also very very ovious that the entire wheel wheel area was corroded,rusted and missing. There was a extremely large hole being the wheel area. Looking further it was noted that the steering column was rubbing against a part of the engine area. That explains the rubbing sound and diffuculty turning the wheel. …”
NHTSA complaint #10816596, filed 2015-12“Ibought my 2000 Nissan Pathfinder last sept. 11, 2003 with a odometer reading of 59,000 miles.I did rearch on this carand chose the Pathfinder for its reputation and dependability. I even bought an extended warranty(gold powertrain)to be on the safe side. In june of this year I had to have a shifter assembly at a cost of $670.83, then in july I had to have my bolt-wheel hub replaced at a cost of $52.52. …”
NHTSA complaint #10088554, filed 2004-08“The contact owns a 2000 Nissan Pathfinder. After the contact turned a corner a few blocks from her house, she heard a clunking sound in the rear of the vehicle. She continued to her residence and inspected the vehicle because she thought she had a flat tire; however, there was no flat. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic because it would not shift into reverse. Once the vehicle was at the repair shop, the vehicle would not go forward; therefore, they replaced the transmission. The failure mileage was 127,500 and current mileage was 128,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10236211, filed 2008-07, 127,500 milesTransmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 27% |
| 2025 | 8 | 14% |
| 2024 | 9 | 10% |
| 2023 | 13 | 12% |
| 2022 | 17 | 12% |
| 2020 | 9 | 17% |
| 2019 | 9 | 12% |
| 2018 | 12 | 15% |
| 2017 | 34 | 18% |
| 2016 | 7 | 7% |
| 2015 | 77 | 24% |
| 2014 | 215 | 37% |
| 2013 | 371 | 42% |
| 2012 | 2 | 9% |
| 2011 | 7 | 16% |
| 2010 | 11 | 28% |
| 2009 | 8 | 22% |
| 2008 | 155 | 47% |
| 2007 | 337 | 60% |
| 2006 | 450 | 54% |
| 2005 | 585 | 56% |
| 2004 | 9 | 13% |
| 2003 | 3 | 3% |
| 2002 | 10 | 6% |
| 2001 | 3 | 1% |
| 2000 | 6 | 5% |
| 1999 | 8 | 8% |
| 1998 | 20 | 13% |
| 1997 | 19 | 9% |
| 1996 | 12 | 8% |
| 1995 | 20 | 12% |
| 1994 | 10 | 11% |
| 1993 | 3 | 6% |
| 1992 | 9 | 30% |
| 1991 | 14 | 36% |
| 1990 | 13 | 34% |
| 1987 | 2 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2000 Nissan Pathfinder
41 complaintsBody and structure
29 complaintsSteering
27 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Nissan Pathfinder
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology