2000 Nissan Frontier - Electric Vehicle Guide
The 2000 Nissan Frontier belongs to a Nissan Frontier lineup that Know Your Ride tracks across 13 model years, from 1998 to 2026. It is an all-electric vehicle, so it skips the oil changes, spark plugs and exhaust-system service of a combustion Frontier entirely. It is configured as rear-wheel drive with an automatic 4-spd. The 2000 sits mid-run, with both earlier (1998) and later (2026) Frontier model years also documented.
The high-voltage battery is covered for 8 years or 100,000 miles, separate from the bumper-to-bumper warranty. Routine upkeep centers on tire rotation, DOT 3 brake fluid, OAT Coolant battery/cabin coolant, cabin air filters and brake service rather than engine oil. Know Your Ride lists 13 scheduled maintenance items for this vehicle, the earliest interval falling at 7,500 miles. Documented torque values include lug nut 100 ft-lb.
There are 6 safety recalls on record; one covers: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO..... Its overall reliability signal is rated "Excellent" based on aggregated complaint and crash data.
Estimated annual charging cost runs near $2,300.
Quick Specs
| Battery warranty | 8 yr / 100,000 mi |
| Est. annual charging | $2,300 |
| Coolant | OAT Coolant |
| Open recalls on record | 6 |
| Technical service bulletins | 49 |
Common Trouble Codes
- P0300 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
- P0420 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
- P0171 - System too Lean (Bank 1)
- P0128 - Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Stable Operation
- P0442 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
- P0455 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak)
- P0700 - Transmission Control System Malfunction
- P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
- U0100 - Lost Communication With ECM/PCM A
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Part of the free Know Your Ride vehicle maintenance reference. Figures are sourced from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data and are for general reference - always confirm with your owner's manual.