Component Record

Nissan Xterra 2000 Power Train Problems

23 distinct owners reported a power train problem on the 2000 Nissan Xterra - 11% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage23 complaints

23 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

00V288000Reported October 2, 2000 - 76,652 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on October 2, 2000. The campaign covers an estimated 76,652 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Fuel and Propulsion System67 Engine37 Electrical System26 Brakes16 Air Bags15 Wheels11

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.