2000 Nissan Xterra Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 3%of 214 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,325miles
- 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 Xterra, 3% of the 214 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,325 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.
“Bumper on 2000 Nissan Xterra sags and rubs against tire while turning. Nissan has not recalled...problem is very common among 2000 Nissan xterras. I had the problem fixed and the bumper sagged again within months.”
NHTSA complaint #10011055, filed 2003-03, 8,000 miles“The step boards of the 2000 Nissan Xterra are corroding. I have been the only owner of the vehicle and there has been no damage or unusual usage of the step boards that would have casued the corrosion. Otherwise, the vehicle, both mechnaically and body, is in excellent shape. I have taken the vehicle to two body shops and both agree the step boards need to be replaced and cannot be repaired. Estimates for new step boards and installation range from $500 to $670. The service manager at my local Nissan dealer indicates the step boards are supposed to be very durable and should not have corroded. …”
NHTSA complaint #10188292, filed 2007-04“Yesterday my 2000 nissian was broken into and the stereo face was stolen. The passenger door was pried open. The alarm system never went off. What I am upset about it that my car is out of warranty and the dealership and nissian corp. Stated that it would cost me approx. $85.00 to have it checked. I know that the alarm works because I set it myself reached through the window and tried to unlock the door and the alarm went off. I told nissian about it thinking that they might want to check it out because evidently theives have found out how to unlock these without setting off the alarm. …”
NHTSA complaint #10028482, filed 2003-07“The contact stated while accelerating at various speeds, a rattling noise was heard coming from under the vehicle. Also, the contact noticed exhaust smell inside the cab. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined that an loose underbody shield was the cause for the rattling. The manufacturer was not alerted. The contact noticed 14 similar complaints on the nets website regarding cracked right hand exhaust manifold, and expressed concern because inhaling carbon monoxide posed a serious risk. No repairs were made.”
NHTSA complaint #10171923, filed 2006-10, 96,650 miles“Heat shield on bottom of 2000 Nissan Xterra se became loose and required tightening to stop rattling on numerous occasions since bought car new in the end of 1999 from a dealership in chicago - maybe 6-12 times. While driving on 1/17/07, brakes just gave out. When car brought to shop, it turns out the heat shield was rubbing on the steel brake line on the passenger side/bottom of the engine and vibration/rubbing had finally eroded the steel brake line to the point it began to leak.”
NHTSA complaint #10179075, filed 2007-01Related service bulletins
- 10232658Feb 27, 2023REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10232656Feb 27, 2023WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 10% |
| 2011 | 1 | 4% |
| 2010 | 2 | 5% |
| 2009 | 2 | 11% |
| 2008 | 3 | 3% |
| 2007 | 5 | 1% |
| 2006 | 5 | 1% |
| 2005 | 4 | 0% |
| 2004 | 2 | 2% |
| 2003 | 7 | 10% |
| 2002 | 5 | 3% |
| 2001 | 6 | 4% |
| 2000 | 7 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2000 Nissan Xterra
66 complaintsEngine cooling
33 complaintsElectrical system
26 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
22 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsWheels
11 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsTires
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Nissan Xterra
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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