2000 Nissan Pathfinder Service and Repair Manual

This 2000 Nissan Pathfinder factory service and repair manual is matched to this exact model year, its 3.3L V6 (VG33E) engine, and trim, so the specifications and torque sequences inside are the ones Nissan published for this truck, not a figure borrowed from another model year.

Engines covered

• 3.3L V6 — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 4-door sport utility

Trims covered

• LE
• SE
• XE

Known issues on the 2000 Pathfinder. Six recalls are on federal record for this model year. The first covers the front strut housing, which can crack and pull away from the inner hood ledge assembly, causing grinding noises, increased steering effort, and potentially a broken steering column with loss of steering control. The second covers the fuel filler tube assembly, where an insufficient coating at the lower mounting bracket can allow corrosion to perforate the tube and let fuel leak while filling, a risk in the presence of an ignition source. The remaining four recalls cover aftermarket combination corner, bumper, and headlamp assemblies sold as replacement lighting for this vehicle that lack the required amber side reflectors, which can reduce lighting visibility and increase crash risk. Owners have filed 129 complaints for the year. The factory diagnostic and repair procedures behind each of those systems are here.

From a strut housing and steering inspection to a fuel filler tube check or routine service, it keeps you on the OEM procedure and the correct specification for your specific 2000 Pathfinder.