2000 Nissan Frontier power train problems
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2000 Nissan Frontier — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“From my Internet search using Google Gemini, (and Google AI has a disclaimer it can make errors), I have replaced my distributer on my 2000 Nissan Frontier three times now due to a stalling problem I have experienced on hot days. My 2000 Nissan Frontier is VIN [XXX] . Let's see how much Gemini info…”
filed Aug 25, 2025
“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 nissan frontier. While the vehicle was in park, the contact attempted to reverse and the gear stalled without warning. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the shifter failed. The dealer (autostar nissan of boone, 135…”
filed Oct 15, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC…Campaign 00V288000 · Oct 2, 2000
Power Train problems in other Frontier years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Frontier | 6 | 32% |
| 2023 Frontier | 12 | 19% |
| 2022 Frontier | 24 | 22% |
| 2020 Frontier | 12 | 52% |
| 2019 Frontier | 7 | 25% |
| 2018 Frontier | 2 | 8% |
| 2017 Frontier | 6 | 16% |
| 2016 Frontier | 3 | 7% |
| 2015 Frontier | 5 | 15% |
| 2014 Frontier | 6 | 14% |
| 2013 Frontier | 6 | 13% |
| 2012 Frontier | 20 | 26% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2000 Nissan Frontier
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.