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2000 Nissan Frontier — 2.4L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2000 Frontier 2.4L. Covers both the standard and High Output 2.4L.

Body TRUCKEngine 2.4LTransmission Automatic 4-spd

The 2000 Nissan Frontier 2.4L is a compact pickup truck powered by a 2.4L four-cylinder engine paired with a four-speed automatic transmission, delivering EPA-estimated fuel economy of 17 city/22 highway/19 combined mpg while holding 3.7 quarts of 5W-30 API-certified motor oil. This model year sits at a notable point in the Frontier's reliability trajectory, as the 2000 model recorded the highest owner complaint count in the nameplate's history spanning 1998 to 2025 with 210 total complaints—predominantly centered on tires—alongside six safety recalls issued. However, the dramatic contrast with the 2025 model's tally of just 7 complaints demonstrates substantial evolution in build quality and owner satisfaction over the model's production span, making the early 2000s Frontier a reference point for understanding the nameplate's developmental arc.

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity3.7 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy17/22/19 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 25 · 490 CCA battery, OE oil filter 152089E01A. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 25 · 490 CCAOEM · verified

Tail / brake / turnTURNOEM · verified

Tire sizeP215-65R15OEM · verified

Wheel / rim7-JJ inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	152089E01A
Engine air filter	165460Z000 alt 1654686G00
Fuel filter	164000W005
Spark plug	224011W615 alt 224019E017
Battery	999M1NB25C
Front wiper blades	288908Z300
Serpentine belt	0211792523 alt 0211790513
Thermostat	212000C82A alt 21200V720A
Cabin air filter	27277VP02A

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	200 in
Overall width	72 in
Overall height	65.7 in
Wheelbase	116.1 in
Curb weight	3814 lb
Track (front / rear)	59.8 / 59.4 in

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	17 / 22 / 19 mpg
Drivetrain	Rear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Regular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

No 2000 road test on record; the results below are same-engine tests from nearby model years, each shown under its own year.

11.4 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 11.40 sec — 1999 SE King Cab

143 hpHorsepower (as tested)

154 lb-ftTorque (as tested)

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
1999	SE King Cab 2.4L I-4	11.40 sec	18.20 sec	143 hp	RWD
1998	XE King Cab 2.4L I-4	11.40 sec	17.70 sec	143 hp	4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 3.7 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, 75W-90 · 80W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 22.0-29.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Differential Gear Oil	75W-90 · 80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	6 Pints
Engine Oil	5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	3.7 qt
Engine Oil	5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	4 qt
Power Steering Fluid	ATF

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts	105-112 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts	105-110 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts	62-68 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	12-14 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	28-35 ft-lbs
Main Bearings	34-41 ft-lbs
Main Bearings	67-74 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	22.0-29.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Leaf Spring to Axle (U-bolts)	72.0-80.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Chassis Bracket	87.0-108.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Rear Shackle	58.0-72.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring Rear Shackle to Chassis Bracket	58.0-72.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	18.0-25.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	18.0-25.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order	1-2-3-4-5-6
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)	800 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)	50 rpm
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance	1.0 approx. ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance	10,000 approx. ohms
Spark Plug Manufacturer	NGK
Spark Plug Gap	0.039-0.043 in

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.32-1.54 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	NISSAN A/C System Oil Type R or equivalent
Oil Capacity	6.80 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	25
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	490 cca
Optional BCI Group Number	24

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (Without Vacuum)	43.0 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)	34.0 psi
Injector Primary Resistance	10-14 ohms
Engine Compression	149-178 psi
Engine Oil Pressure	60-70 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM	3000 rpm
Intake Valve Lash	0.00 in
Exhaust Valve Lash	0.00 in

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	16-23 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	62 ft-lbs
Torque Caliper to Bracket	16-23 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	62 ft-lbs
Torque Caliper to Bracket	16-23 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	62 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.0028 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages

7-9

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

10-12 ft. lbs., Step 2: 60-65

10–12 ft. lbs

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

10-12 ft. lbs., Step 2: 60-65

10–12 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages

1	22 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
2	59 ft. lbs.	59 ft. lbs
3	Loosen all bolts completely.
4	18-25 ft. lbs.	18–25 ft. lbs
5	86-91 degrees.	86–91 degrees

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 mi	Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 mi	Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Driveshaft (inspect)
Every 30,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Emission Control System (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Breather Filter (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 60,000 mi	Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 60,000 mi	Suspension Ball Joint (inspect) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2000 model year marks a notable anomaly in the Frontier's first-generation record: complaints spiked to 210, more than double the 1999 figure of 93 and far exceeding the years that followed (145 in 2001, 139 in 2002). This peak coincides with the highest TSB count (97) in the generation and precedes the sole NHTSA investigation (2001), suggesting 2000 represented a quality/engineering inflection point for the platform. Complaints then declined steadily through 2004, indicating the issues were progressively addressed. The 2000 model also carries the highest recall count (6) of the early years, and while crash complaints (19) and fire complaints (4) are present, these are not extraordinarily high relative to the complaint volume. The top complaint categories—tires, powertrain, electrical, and suspension—suggest broad rather than systemic defects. This data indicates 2000 was likely the least refined year of the generation; buyers seeking the best used example should prefer 2003–2004 models when the complaint trajectory had stabilized at much lower levels.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

210

Owner complaints

19 involved a crash · 4 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

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Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’98 ’99’00’01 ’02 ’03 ’04 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’19 ’21 ’22 ’25

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 210 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Tires28

Power Train24

Electrical System20

Suspension19

Fuel System, Gasoline16

Engine & Engine Cooling12

Service Brakes, Hydraulic11

Vehicle Speed Control10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 6 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

09E012000Exterior LightingReported 07/04/2009

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE… Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT…

09E025000Exterior Lighting:HeadlightsReported 11/05/2009

DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE… Remedy: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 97 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
NTB13-107G	2024-05-20	Electrical System	VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been…
NTB17-019H	2024-04-29	Visibility/Wiper	WINDOW GLASS WARRANTY INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY…
NTB13-028I	2024-04-29	Visibility/Wiper	REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See…
NTB09-081K	2024-04-29	Visibility/Wiper	WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last…
NTB08-097L	2023-09-21	Steering	DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group 25 battery Vehicles taking 3.7 qt Engine oil filter 152089E01A Engine air filter 165460Z000 Fuel filter 164000W005 Spark plug 224011W615

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBs OBD-II trouble codes Torque specifications Maintenance schedules Fluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2000 Frontier 2.4L take?

3.7 qt of 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2000 Frontier have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 2.4L get?

EPA figures are 17 city / 22 highway / 19 combined mpg.