2000 Nissan Frontier Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
16 City / 19 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
170
Seats
4
Front angle view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Michael p
It is paid for and it belongs to us. It is also four wheel drive
I like it because it is four wheel drive. I have no dislikes
accountCircle Veronica W
It drives good. Takes curves very well and stays well on highway.
I like the way it drives. There is not anything I dislike about itl
accountCircle Marilyn E
It's a great vehicle and I take great care of it.
I purchased my little truck in 2001. Had a Ford I drove around town. Used the truck for trips, it gets great mileage. I retired in 2011, sold the car. The truck just turned up 85, 000 miles. Love it.
accountCircle Sk R
Nissan frontiers rock. Easy to drive, tough for the size.
No problems yet other than a whining belt. Oh and the radio is not working properly. The volume button works when it wants too, then it gets stuck on a very high volume. Otherwise I have the extended cab and no frills. Non electric windows, locks, etc. Really like the simplicity.
accountCircle pat l
Always starts first thing still has many more miles in her
Still runs great. Never any major repairs. Only complaint no trunk where to hide things when going from one store to another.
accountCircle A. R
It is a fun truck to drive.
Drives great except when it's wet/snows. A lot of fun to drive. Really great to drive in the summer. A lot of fun. I definitely want to sleep in the back in the summer under the stars. Comfortable cab with room for two, but not groceries in the front. I don't have a topper and it rains here a lot so I have to be careful what I haul in the back.
accountCircle Carolyn H
Very reliable on long road trips and short runs around town.
Dependable, reliable, requires very little maintenance, good gas mileage, runs forever. We always get at least 250, 000 miles out of our Nissan's before trading them. ,
accountCircle Dawn D
Great truck for its age and mileage.
No major problems until recently. The crank shaft and sensor are going out. For a 19 yr old truck with 263, 000 miles on it, that's not too bad! I had a few oil leaks over the years and the clutch replaced. It was a bumpy ride but a beautiful truck when I first purchased it 11 yrs ago.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Candace W
Not enough room and not cool enough for a family to travel.
The air went out in it about 1-2 months after we got it. The interior light has never worked. The seats in the back of the cab are basically useless and cannot figure out why they were ever installed? This truck by far has not been the best for us having a small child who cannot even ride in the vehicle due to not being enough room for a child safety seat.
accountCircle Ivana H
That has no a. C and radiator always breaks.
No a. C, clothing teared easily. Radiator broken down, good acceleration but horrible on gas smells burnt replacements every month, its a four door but only comfortable in front. Back seat are less spacious. The back holds a lot for heavy things and groceries.
accountCircle Alan Pardo P
By doing the maintained that is required, it will last you for a long time.
I love my pick up truck. It never let me down before. Its reliable and it last me for a long time by doing its maintenance that it needs. It comes in handy when you need to tow/pick material that you need in which smaller vehicle wouldn't be able too.
accountCircle Cassandra L
I wish it was an automatic.
It's a stick which I don't like it has great gas mileage and is durable I wish it had a little more room in the cab smooth driving an nice radio.
accountCircle Kim S
Holds it value. Built road tough. Built to last.
Handles good in mountains, uphill, curves. Gas is ok. No breakdowns knock on wood. No rattles handles bumps pretty good. Get a lot of complements on the looks. The wear and tear on the tires seem to be minimal. Takes less taxes less than one hundred to fill the tank. No overheating problems. The ac works really well.
accountCircle Jennifer B
Oldie but a goodie, keeps on ticking.
All in all it is a great little truck. It is 18 years old with under 90, 000 miles and runs great. The outside it a little beat up but that is just aesthetics. I wish it had more horsepower but it is reliable. It is comfortable but missing some extras that I'd personally like.
accountCircle Billy B
Perfect little truck. Will keep it till it dies!
Have no problems at all. Truck has been very dependable. Over 200,000 miles and still runs perfect. Have only had to do regular maintenance on it.
accountCircle Jacob G
With the 3.3 v6 5 speed manual the gas mileage will drop off drastically after 65 mph
At over 200k miles things are starting to wear out, the steering wanders so the ball joints are probably loose but it fires up every time and gets me where I need to go

Nissan Frontier Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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XE
170 HP 18-18 MPG 4 Seats
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SE
170 HP 18-18 MPG 4 Seats
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2000 Nissan Frontier Owner Reviews

4.22
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4 stars 28%
3 stars 17%
2 stars 6%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Nancy L on May 14, 2021
It's still running good after eighteen years on the road.
I like that it's paid off. It's still in good condition even though it's 18 years old.
accountCircle Pete W on February 5, 2021
Great small truck easy on gas.
Good reliable small truck. Interior features are what you expect from a Japanese made truck. Great on gas and parts are easy to find.
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Ranks #3 Compact Pickup Trucks by Owners

The 2000 Nissan Frontier has an average owner rating of 4.22 out of 5 which ranks it #3 of 8 other Compact Pickup Trucks.

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2000 Toyota Tacoma
4.52
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2000 Ford Ranger
4.34
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2000 Nissan Frontier
4.22

Ranks #4 Compact Pickup Trucks by Fuel Economy

The 2000 Nissan Frontier has a combined MPG of 21 which ranks it #4 of 8 other Compact Pickup Trucks.

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2000 GMC Sonoma
22 MPG
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2000 Chevrolet S-10
22 MPG
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2000 Nissan Frontier
19 MPG

Is The 2000 Nissan Frontier A Good Car?

Excellent! It has served us well with very little maintenance. It is quite economical and easy to get around in.
Nicholas E.

Is The 2000 Nissan Frontier A Good Value?

We bought it new for $10,900, 19 years ago. Yes, it is/was a good value then and it still is! We do not. Plan to replace it very soon.
Alyssa P.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2000 Nissan Frontier speed sensor location?

Answer: The 2000 Nissan Frontier speed sensor location can be found by watching: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=raHxsq3-BKU The transmission fluid needs to be replaced every 30,000 to 60,000 miles. Along with fluid...

What's the 2000 Nissan Frontier cruise control fuse location?

Answer: The 2000 Nissan Frontier cruise control fuse location is to the left of the steering wheel. To get to the fuse box look to the left of the steering wheel look for a small seam or crack along the dash. Using a...

What is the 2000 Nissan Frontier shift solenoid location?

Answer: The 2000 Nissan Frontier shift solenoid location is found by watching: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxycOuKsiC0 The transmission fluid needs to be replaced every 30,000 to 60,000 miles. Along with fluid...

What's the 2000 nissan frontier lug pattern?

Answer: The 2000 Nissan Frontier has A5 X114.3mm lug pattern.When You are adding or removing the lug nuts from a car then You will want to be careful not to damage them. If You overtighten them then You run the risk of...

2000 Nissan Frontier: What is the towing capacity including torque, payload, and tongue weight?

Answer: The 2000 Nissan Frontier has a towing capacity that ranges froM3,500 pounds, up to 5,000 pounds. The payload capacity for this vehicle is 1,095 to 1,693 pounds. The torque powering the suv is rated at 154 foot...
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Safety & Reliability

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