2000 Nissan Pathfinder Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 4%of 112 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 107,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the wheels of the 2000 Nissan Pathfinder, 4% of the 112 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 107,500 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 have had 2001 Nissan Pathfinder for 18months . My 18 yr old daughter complained of a problem with front drivers side wheel feeling very funny and ABS light on. I took car to service stating and was told chassis was completely rotted away leaving shock to go up into motor and pulling away the ABS cord. Nothing was on the bottom of car. You could see clearly into the motor from the wheel well. I immediately called Nissan consumer affairs as truck only has 62,000 miles and chassis should not have rotted off making it dangerous to drive. …”
NHTSA complaint #10341652, filed 2010-07, 62,000 miles“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 2004-08Related service bulletins
- 10232657Feb 22, 2023WHEEL BEARING COLLISION DAMAGE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10192233Aug 27, 2013Nissan Original Equipment or Genuine Accessory Alloy wheels, along with their finish coating (clear, chrome, titanium, etc.), are specifically developed to achieve Nissan design…
- 10192217Jul 23, 2013If YOU CONFIRM: A vehicle needs to have the brake rotors resurfaced (front or rear). ACTION: Use the ProCut PFM Series on-car brake lathe to perform brake rotor resurfacing and…
- 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…
Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 2% |
| 2024 | 4 | 5% |
| 2022 | 6 | 4% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 4 | 4% |
| 2015 | 3 | 1% |
| 2014 | 6 | 1% |
| 2013 | 8 | 1% |
| 2011 | 2 | 4% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2007 | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 | 2 | 0% |
| 2005 | 2 | 0% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 | 3 | 1% |
| 2000 | 4 | 4% |
| 1998 | 2 | 1% |
| 1997 | 3 | 1% |
| 1996 | 3 | 2% |
| 1993 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2000 Nissan Pathfinder
41 complaintsBody and structure
29 complaintsSteering
27 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsTires
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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