Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2000 Nissan Frontier has 26 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 1 powertrain-related recall.
26
Complaints
1
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO....
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | From my Internet search using Google Gemini, (and Google AI has a disclaimer it can make errors), I ... |
| Oct 3, 2018 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 NISSAN FRONTIER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO... |
| May 22, 2012 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO PA... |
| Sep 9, 2011 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A GEAR LEAK FROM UNDE... |
| Dec 4, 2010 | POWER TRAIN | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFT SELECTOR DOES NOT... |
| Jul 23, 2006 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT THAT AFTER PULLING INTO HIS DRIVEWAY AT SPE... |
| Mar 16, 2006 | POWER TRAIN | DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING IN NORMAL CONDITIONS, THE GEAR SHIFT INDICATOR WENT INTO REVE... |
| Feb 1, 2006 | POWER TRAIN | POSSIBLE TRANSMISSION DEFECT IN NISSAN TRUCK CERTIFIED MAIL. *TS THE CAUSE OF THE TRANSMISSION FAI... |
| Dec 31, 2004 | POWER TRAIN | NO SPECIFIC EVENTS LED TO FAILURE. AT APPROXIMATELY 109,500 THE TRANSMISSION BEGAIN JUMPING OUT OF ... |
| Jul 30, 2004 | POWER TRAIN | MAIN TRANSMISSION ROD (STANDARD) HAD TO BE REPLACED AT 130,000 MILES AND MAIN THROW OUT BEARINGS HAD... |
| Mar 26, 2004 | POWER TRAIN | WHILE DRIVING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DOESN'T SHIFT PROPERLY FROM THE SECOND TO THE THIRD GEAR. D... |
| Aug 15, 2003 | POWER TRAIN | COMPLETE TRANSMISSION FAILURE - ALL BEARINGS FAILED, GEARS DISCOLORED, COUNTERSHAFT DAMAGED - ENTIRE... |
| Aug 1, 2003 | POWER TRAIN | MANUAL TRANSMISSION FAILURE - ALL BEARINGS WORN OUT, GEARS DISCOLORED, COUNTERSHAFT DAMAGED AND VARI... |
| Dec 12, 2002 | POWER TRAIN | WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT 45MPH THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO PULL OFF... |
| Jul 10, 2001 | POWER TRAIN | NISSAN TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN NTB00-025 - MARCH 10, 2000. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK |
| Jun 29, 2001 | POWER TRAIN | I HAVE MADE REPEATED COMPLAINTS TO VICTORY NISSAN IN RICHMOND VIRGINIA ABOUT THIS VEHICLE. I HAVE A... |
| May 17, 2001 | POWER TRAIN | CARRIER BEARING AT THE CENTER SUPPORT FAILED. TRUCK STARTED VIBRATING AFTER THE FAILURE. DEALER RE... |
| Mar 10, 2001 | POWER TRAIN | SEVERE VIBRATION DURING ACCELERATION OR WHILE PULLING A LOAD. *AK |
| Dec 25, 2000 | POWER TRAIN | ON CHRISMAS DAY, MY FATHER AND I WERE DRIVING MY NISSAN PU ON ROUTE 29 IN VIRGINIA AT ABOUT 55 MPH.... |
| Aug 10, 2000 | POWER TRAIN | NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK |