2000 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab 4x4 from North America - Comments

Fuel pump sending unit resulting in a vehicle breakdown and tow.

Passenger side rear leaf spring - twice.

Transmission servo resulting in a check engine light.

Exhaust manifold.

Muffler.

We bought the Nissan because it had the large 4 door cab, a comfortable ride and good handling.

This truck is underpowered and gets poor mileage.

Since the leaf spring is the only thing attaching the axle, having two broken leaf springs makes this a dangerous vehicle to drive.

We find this truck very unreliable.

I wanted to comment on the report about the Nissan Crew Cab. Having owned one for the past 3 years, 40K+ miles, I also have some experience behind the wheel. I've also participated on several NGs since I first bought my truck.

The statement about the cracked exhaust manifold is well documented. In fact, Nissan has a TSB issued on this and will replace the manifold for free if it cracks. If you've paid previously for this repair, contact Nissan for a full refund (also mentioned in the TSB).

This is a HEAVY truck. 4000 lbs worth and a small V6. No, it doesn't get great gas mileage. However, it has plenty of speed when the weight is considered. I often tow my 2000 lb camper, with 4 adults, and almost 1000lbs of extra equipment just fine. In fact, I have enough reserve power to leave most traffic behind from a dead stop. Handy when needing to get in another lane. While towing on the highway, I typically get 16+ mpg at 70mph. In town, I get 16-19 mpg with the AC cranking.

All the other problems mentioned are very uncommon. I've never heard of a spring breaking. Makes me wonder if the owner has been jumping the truck or abusing it somehow.

The two problems I've had is a dead battery at the 2 year mark. For some reason, most everyone I've talked to that has a 2000 vehicle (any brand) had the same issue. Even my wife's 2000 VW battery died. Weird. The other problem was a blower motor resistor board. It gets condensate dripping on it from the evaporator core. The exposed board corroded and failed last year. It was ~$25 to replace and took less than 2 minutes.

Mine is a daily driver. It's the most reliable vehicle I've ever owned. It still has no rattles, no drift, the transmission feels new, and I still tow with it. A poorly made vehicle? Not quite. Maybe you got a lemon. Don't take my word for it, visit any of the Nissan Frontier boards and read the thousands of comments yourself.

Robert

http://www.2manytoyz.com/vehicles.html.

I own a 1999 frontier and was wondering if my exhaust manifolds could be replaced for free? I already replaced them due to a crack at 104000. How would I go about it and what is TSB? Thank You!

I own a 2000 Frontier Crew Cab. I bought it new. Up to this time I have never had any problems. Matter of fact, I enjoy driving it more than my Mercedes Benz. A couple of weeks ago, I received a notice in the mail stating that all Nissan Frontier model year 1999-2003 are being recalled because the fuel pump terminal on the fuel-sending unit could develop a crack I took my truck to the dealer and they didn't find any defect. However, they did find a leak in the exhaust manifold. They quoted me a price of $499.00 plus tax to fix it. If it's only a leak, how come it cost so much to repair it? Is that normal?

I wish I had found this web sight before buying a Nissan. The transmission failed in my 2000 Frontier Crew Cab at 63,000 miles. NO GOOD WILL ASSISTANCE from Nissan!! The only recall I've received on my truck was about the tail light, but Nissan says I've had other recalls fixed. How, when I didn't even know about them? Too bad I didn't keep my Chevrolet Blazer!

I own a 200 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab XE 4x4. What a truck it has been!. Aside from tires and oil changes and regular maintenance, I have had no problems with my truck.

I used to be a Satellite installer (Subcontractor) and used my truck. I averaged about a thousand miles a week. Right now it has 140 000 miles on it. The worst punishment it ever went through, was one December in New Jersey.

I started the vehicle at 5am. Did my days work, never once turning off the engine. It was cold and there was snow on the ground. I did not want the engine to cool down and reheat several times that day.

When the day was done, I drove back to North Carolina. I did about 750 miles that day. No problems.

This is one tough vehicle and my next vehicle (Truck) will be a Nissan, again. Thinking about the Titan.

I believe that if you take care of your vehicle it will take care of you.

I used to love my 2005 Nissan truck until it hit 45K miles and my warranty is gone. Now it is spending more time in the shop than on the road. It is becoming very costly. Fine example of American engineering on a foreign vehicle. Very disappointing.