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2000 Nissan Xterra Tires Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
3%of 214 total for the year
Median mileage
54,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the tires of the 2000 Nissan Xterra, 3% of the 214 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,000 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.

“Several times since owning the Xterra while driving in rain or snow, the back tires slide constantly and the rear goes out of control. I almost caused an accident due to my vehicle losing control also while driving 25 MPH very little rain on a curving road my vehicle's rear started spinning out of control almost killing my 4 passengers and I. There has to be a defect in the rear suspension of the vehicle. Nissan own up to your responsibilities!!!”

NHTSA complaint #10014237, filed 2003-04, 37,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2000 Nissan Xterra equipped with bf goodrich radial long trail t/a tires. Size p265/70/r15. The contact stated that the vehicle began to violently shake while driving 50 MPH. The vehicle was then stopped and the contact noticed that the tread on the rear driver's tire tore away from the tire. A spare tire was installed as a replacement. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered to replace the failed tire. The approximate failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was unavailable.”

NHTSA complaint #10433809, filed 2011-11

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Tires: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2014110%
201216%
201128%
201013%
200833%
200710%
200671%
200411%
200346%
200274%
200143%
200063%

Other parts of the 2000 Nissan Xterra

Fuel system
66 complaints
Engine cooling
33 complaints
Electrical system
26 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
22 complaints
Air bags
15 complaints
Brakes
14 complaints
Wheels
11 complaints
Suspension
9 complaints
Vehicle speed control
9 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaints
Body and structure
7 complaints
Steering
6 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2000 Nissan Xterra

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