Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
STRUCTURE
NTB9905909/16/1999608051Service information for vehicles exhibiting squeaks or rattle noises. *tt10/29/1999
STRUCTURE - BODY
NTB0101202/12/2001620002Subject regarding step rail bracket availability / assembly. *tt07/09/2001
NTB0009211/07/2000618791Service bulletin regarding crew cab roof rack air dam seal protector replacement. *tt04/30/2001
NTB0100802/09/2001618797Exhibiting paint chipping at the rear of the hood or top of the fender area. *tt04/30/2001
NTB99059A06/21/2000NTB99059613958Service information for vehicles exhibiting squeak or rattle noises while driving. *tt09/22/2000
NTB0003504/10/2000613462Experiencing roof paint damage at lower edge of roof rack air dam. *tt07/19/2000
NTB9905708/20/1999607939Concerns with grille stains from windshield washer fluid. *tt10/19/1999
STRUCTURE - BODY - BUMPERS
NTB9904907/28/1999608197Vehicles may exhibit a rattle noise coming from the front bumper. *tt11/10/1999
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR
NTB99-036A05/10/2000NTB99036613480Information regarding keyless remote entry programming. *tt07/19/2000

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
STRUCTURE
08/31/2001
 Running board has fallen off while traveling at highway speeds. dealer has been contacted. please provide further details.*ak
STRUCTURE - BODY
04/12/2007211/13/1999
 The step boards of the 2000 nissan xterra are corroding. i have been the only owner of the vehicle and there has been no damage or unusual usage of the step boards that would have casued the corrosion. otherwise, the vehicle, both mechnaically and body, is in excellent shape. *ak i have taken the vehicle to two body shops and both agree the step boards need to be replaced and cannot be repaired. estimates for new step boards and installation range from $500 to $670. the service manager at my local nissan dealer indicates the step boards are supposed to be very durable and should not have corroded. however, he was unable to get any financial assistance from nissan to replace the step boards. my direct request to nissan was also turned down. since i had to enter a date in the form below, i entered the date nissan telephoned me and said they would not be assisting me in my effort to replace the step boards. my file number was 567.8334. there have been no accidents or deaths due to the defect. however, this is clearly a defective factory installed part on the vehicle.
STRUCTURE - BODY - BUMPERS
05/15/20008000206/15/1999
 Bumper on 2000 nissan xterra sags and rubs against tire while turning. nissan has not recalled...problem is very common among 2000 nissan xterras. i had the problem fixed and the bumper sagged again within months. *jb
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR
06/16/20030105/05/2000
 Yesterday my 2000 nissian was broken into and the stereo face was stolen. the passenger door was pried open. the alarm system never went off. what i am upset about it that my car is out of warranty and the dealership and nissian corp. stated that it would cost me approx. $85.00 to have it checked. i know that the alarm works because i set it myself reached through the window and tried to unlock the door and the alarm went off. i told nissian about it thinking that they might want to check it out because evidently theives have found out how to unlock these without setting off the alarm. they weren't concerned and stated that they would document it. basically they didn't believe what i told them had happened. so if you own a nissian don't expect your alarm to go off if someone pries open the door.*ak
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
01/17/20071
 Heat shield on bottom of 2000 nissan xterra se became loose and required tightening to stop rattling on numerous occasions since bought car new in the end of 1999 from a dealership in chicago - maybe 6-12 times. while driving on 1/17/07, brakes just gave out. when car brought to shop, it turns out the heat shield was rubbing on the steel brake line on the passenger side/bottom of the engine and vibration/rubbing had finally eroded the steel brake line to the point it began to leak. *nm
07/20/2002106/01/2099
 Clamp that attaches to the frame that holds stabilizer bar in place broke off the frame of the vehicle. *ak
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS - UNDERBODY SHIELDS
09/20/2006966503702/08/2000
 Dt*: the contact stated while accelerating at various speeds, a rattling noise was heard coming from under the vehicle. also, the contact noticed exhaust smell inside the cab. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined that an loose underbody shield was the cause for the rattling. the manufacturer was not alerted. the contact noticed 14 similar complaints on the nets website regarding cracked right hand exhaust manifold, and expressed concern because inhaling carbon monoxide posed a serious risk. no repairs were made.