One problem related to automatic transmission gear indicator has been reported for the 2000 Nissan Xterra. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Nissan Xterra based on all problems reported for the 2000 Xterra.
Consumer stated vehicle will not go into first gear. About one month ago when consumer would put vehicle into first gear it made a lot of noise. Then, it would go into gear, but it would slip out again. About a week later, she had to hold it in gear. Currently, the vehicle will not go into first gear. Consumer will be taking this vehicle to the dealer, but felt this vehicle was too new for transmission to malfunction. After the testing the consumer was told that the transmission and the clutch would have to be replaced.