Two problems related to service brakes have 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.
Tl- the contact owns a 2000 Nissan Xterra 4xe4. The contact stated that while driving at any speed, the steering stiffened and made a tapping noise when turned to the right. The contact stated that she had to start breaking from about 15 yards, in order to make a complete stop, at which time the break pedal was all the way to the floor. The contact also stated that the driver's side window would not roll up. The vehicle was taken back to the local dealer but did not get any help with the estimated cost of repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure mileage was 147,300. Fe.
I recently purchased a 2000 Nissan Xterra. While I seldom use the emergency brakes, I needed it for parking on a hill that particular day. I discovered that the brakes did not grab as they should. Upon investigation, it was determined that a pulley within the brake drum assembly was seized. The materials of the pin and pulley did not appear to have any corrosion or abnormal damage. I have since learned that there are quite a few other people on the internet who have experienced this issue. As a matter of fact the dealership was on back order for the entire rear brake assembly with a one month lead time (p/n: 44000-7z2000, 44010-7z200). I have also written to Nissan with no response. I strongly feel that this is the result of a design error by Nissan where the parts seize over time. Because this is a safety related device, it should be investigated and addressed. My truck is currently at the dealership for repair and I have requested for the defective parts to be saved as reference.