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2000 Nissan Xterra Brakes Problems

Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2000 Nissan Xterra has 15 NHTSA brakes complaints and 0 brakes-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2000 Nissan Xterra

Fuel System
57
Engine
37
Electrical
28
Powertrain
21
Brakes
15
Airbags
15
Wheels
10
Suspension
9
Speed Control
7
Steering
6
Visibility
6
Other
5
Tires
5
Structure
5
Seat Belts
4

15

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Brakes Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Apr 15, 2020SERVICE BRAKESI WAS 47 MPH IN A 45 MPH ROAD AND THE GUY BEHIND ME ILLEGALLY PASSED ME BY DRIVING ON THE OPPOSITE S...
Oct 8, 2015SERVICE BRAKES,VISIBILITY/WIPERTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 NISSAN XTERRA. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND...
Apr 18, 2009SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICI WAS DRIVING MY 2000 NISSAN XTERRA ON A OHV TRAIL WHEN I LOST BRAKE PRESSURE AND HAD MY "BRAKES" LI...
Dec 1, 2008SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICABS LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. SEEMS TO HAPPEN AFTER HEAVY RAIN OR WHEN THERE IS A LOT OF MOISTU...
Dec 1, 2008SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICI RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2000 NISSAN XTERRA. WHILE I SELDOM USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKES, I NEEDED IT FOR...
Nov 30, 2008SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICTHE BRAKES OF MY WIFE'S 2000 XTERRA FAILED DUE TO POOR ENGINEERING. FORTUNATELY IT HAPPEN WHEN MY WI...
Jan 16, 2006SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE, THERE ARE TOW BRAKE LINES THAT ORIGINATE FROM THE ABS UNIT THA...
Dec 20, 2004SERVICE BRAKES, AIR,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMON COLD MORNINGS WHEN DRIVER APPLIES BRAKES, THE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR AND PULSES RESULTING IN BRA...
Sep 21, 2004SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICWHILE SITTING AT AN INTERSECTION ANOTHER VEHICLE STRUCK THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE ON THE PASSENGER'S S...
May 15, 2003SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICWHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED BRAKES FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO CHECK...
May 7, 2002SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICABS LIGHT GOES ON INTERMITENTLY. AT THAT POINT BRAKES FEEL ABNORMAL. HEAT SHILED RUSTED AND RATTLES ...
Oct 2, 2001SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICWHILE DRIVING 35-40 MPH HAD TO APPLY BRAKES HARD AND PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. VEHICLE WENT THROUGH A...
Sep 9, 2001SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VISIBILITYSINCE HAVING MY VEHICLE I HAVE HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS. SOME MINOR HOWEVER HAVING A NEW VEHICLE I DID ...
Aug 16, 2001SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICI HAVE BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP 6 TIMES FOR MY BRAKES. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN ON GOING SINCE AUGUST 16...
Jan 1, 1970SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICWHILE PULLING OUT OF A PARKING LOT NOTICED THAT ABS INDICATOR LIGHT WAS ON. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER I...

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