2000 Nissan Altima recalls and problems
The 2000 Nissan Altima has 1 safety recall and 160 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Nissan dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2000 Nissan Altima vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2000 Nissan Altima recalls
Recall 01V-065: Tires
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with firestone firehawk gta-02 , size p205/55r16 89h tires. The recalled tires are identified by DOT serial #w2 t2 vf3 xxx or w2 t2 vf3 xxxx; where xxx may be 289, 299, 309, 319, 329, 339, 349, 359, 369, 379, 389, 399, 409, 419, 429, 439, 449, 459, 469, 479, 489, 499, 509, 519, 529, 010, 020, 030, 040, 050, 060, 070, 080, 090, 100, 110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 170, and where xxxx may be 1800, 1900, 2000, 2100, 2200, 2300, 2400, 2500, 2600, 2700, 2800, 2900, 3000, 3100, 3200, 3300, 3400, 3500, 3600, 3700, 3800, 3900, 4000, 4100, 4200, 4300, 4400, and 4500. With increasing mileage, the tires may develop shoulder area cracking. Continued use of a tire with this condition may lead to exposure of the belt edge.
Risk: Under these circumstances, a belt edge separation is posible, which could resulting in the loss of tire pressure.
Fix: Bridgestone/firestone will replace the tires which were installed as original equipment on these altima vehicles. Firestone is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Owner notification is expected to begin during march 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized firestone dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact firestone at 1-800-465-1904.
2000 Nissan Altima problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 51 | |
| Electrical System | 26 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 21 | |
| Tires | 19 | |
| Air Bags | 14 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 11 | |
| Power Train | 9 | |
| Visibility | 8 | |
| Suspension | 6 | |
| Structure | 6 | |
| Unknown or Other | 5 | |
| Wheels | 5 |
Most reported parts
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 10
- Tires › Tread/Belt — 9
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe — 8
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components — 6
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 6
- Air Bags › Frontal — 6
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline — 5
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System — 4
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 84,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2000 Nissan Altima complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Other Nissan Altima years
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2000 Nissan Altima have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2000 Nissan Altima: 01V-065 (tires). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Nissan Altima?
Owners report engine and engine cooling problems most often (51 reports), followed by electrical system (26). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 84,000 miles.
Are Nissan recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Nissan dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.