Most common 2000 Nissan Pathfinder problems
Share of the 112 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Nissan Pathfinder complaints by model year
Best Pathfinder years: 2012, 2011, 2020. Years to avoid: 2013, 2014, 2025, 2022, 2015. Compare all years →
2000 Nissan Pathfinder recalls (2)
Suspension › Front
Nissan is recalling certain model year 1996-2004 pathfinder and model year 1997-2003 Infiniti qx4 vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, connecticut, delaware, iowa, illinois, indiana, massachusetts, maine, maryland, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode…
Remedy: Nissan will inspect the strut housing and repair the vehicles as necessary, free of charge. An interim notification letter was sent out in May 2011. The second notice was mailed on July 25, 2011.
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
On certain vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, iowa, illinois, indiana, kentucky, massachusetts, maine, maryland, michigan, minnesota, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, tennessee, vermont, virginia, west virginia , wisconsin and the…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel filler tube assembly with a new one with an improved coating process. The recall began on November 26, 2007. Owners May contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2000 Nissan Pathfinder:
Frame/Body Structure Corrosion
In their Defect Information Report (DIR) of April 20, 2011, Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) notified NHTSA that it would conduct a safety recall of certain 1996-2004 Nissan Pathfinder and 1997-2003 Infinity QX4 vehicles to repair corrosion damage to the driver's side front strut tower.The vehicles included in the recall are those that were originally sold, or are currently registered in salt belt states…
What 2000 Nissan Pathfinder owners say
Suspension all 41 →
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, a noise was heard emerging from the front passenger side of the vehicle. The contact pulled over to the side of the road to find the passenger side strut had perforated the wheel well and damaged the brake line. The vehicle was driven to the dealer koeppel Nissan (74-15 northern blvd, jackson heights, ny 11372) where they determined that the strut perforated the wheel well and the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case number: a33362679 was opened. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 153,000.
My 2000 Nissan Pathfinder started handling bad so I took it to a mechanic and the problem was that the front passenger side control arm bracket that holds the control arm to the frame had totally rusted away and the control arm was not connected to the frame. I took the car to the dealership and they fixed a rust problem associated with the front strut recall but did not acknowledge the control arm issue. I contacted [redacted] at Nissan north America consumer affairs and she was of now help as she continually said that the recall was performed and she wouldn't do anything else. I went back to bermans Nissan in chicago we put the car on the lift and the service manager acknowledged that the car was unsafe to drive. He tried to get his boss to fix the problem but he wouldn't so I'm stuck with a car that is unsafe to drive. I see that frame rust is an issue for pathfinders. …
Body & structure all 29 →
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Nissan Pathfinder. While the contact was driving 2 MPH and making a left turn, another vehicle crashed into the driver's side of the contact's vehicle. The driver's air bag deployed with force, which impacted the contact's right eye. The contact sustained bruises and head injuries that required stitches and medical treatment. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 207,000.
This is in regards to a recall repair for the driver side strut tower. It has rusted out do to an improper recall repair.
Steering all 27 →
Nissan USA refuses to acknowledge that they is a recall on my vehicle, although the NHTSA records shows there is a recall because of the danger of steering column breakage. The steering column broke while my daughter was driving but Nissan says there is no recall and it would not repaid my vehicle. Although there is a NHTSA recall for my VIN, the local Nissan dealer referred me to the Nissan USA website, which states there is no recall. (see below). Nissan recall lookup 2000 Nissan Pathfinder VIN: [redacted] change VIN there are no open recalls or campaigns associated with this vehicle. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- you can search for safety recalls all the way back to March 1994. This information was last updated on December 29, 2014. …
Mechanical recall of November 2011 was never completed properly. On or about dec. 21, 2014, the steering column broke while my wife and daughter were in the car. My mechanic inspected the call after the incident. He is willing to submit an affidavit stating that the recall was never properly completed. I have photos showing the un-repaired steering and housing that was supposed to have been repaired. The photos clearly indicate repairs were not done as required by the recall. Nissan USA insists it has no obligation to make repair. ...updated 02-03-15 the mechanic examined the vehicle and saw breakage in the rusty metal housing near the steering column, which allowed water from the road to enter the area of the steering column. Updated 03/02/15. ...updated 03-11-15 updated 04/02/15 updated 06/8/2015
2000 Nissan Pathfinder engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.3L 6-cyl | 5-speed manual | RWD | 15 / 17 / 16 |
| 3.3L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 14 / 18 / 15 |
| 3.3L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 14 / 17 / 15 |
| 3.3L 6-cyl | 5-speed manual | 4WD/AWD | 14 / 16 / 15 |
EPA ratings. Class: SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2000 Nissan Pathfinder a good car?
Based on 112 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2000 Pathfinder rates better than average: 55% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Pathfinder at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Nissan Pathfinder?
The suspension — 41 complaints, 37% of all complaints for this model year, most often about front. Next are the body & structure (29) and steering (27).
How many recalls does the 2000 Nissan Pathfinder have?
There are 2 recalls for the 2000 Nissan Pathfinder, the most recent from April 20, 2011 (front). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Nissan Pathfinder?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2012, 2011 and 2020. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2013, 2014, 2025, 2022 and 2015. See the full Nissan Pathfinder years comparison.
At what mileage do 2000 Nissan Pathfinder problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 125,000 miles; 7% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.