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Fuel System, Other complaints
12 reportsClear category filter50,000 miles · Oct 13, 2010
Fuel System, Other
MY SES (SERVICE ENGINE SOON) LIGHT HAS BEEN ON FOR WEEKS NOW, THE FUEL GAUGE HAS BEEN COMPLETELY ERRATIC. I AM REALLY WORRIED THAT I WILL RUN OUT OF GAS IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE, OR RUN OUT OF FUEL AND NOT KNOW AND GET HIT ON THE FREEWAY! NISSAN HAS A SERVICE BULLETIN OUT ABOUT THIS VERY ISSUE BUT STILL REFUSES TO DO A RECALL ON…
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MY SES (SERVICE ENGINE SOON) LIGHT HAS BEEN ON FOR WEEKS NOW, THE FUEL GAUGE HAS BEEN COMPLETELY ERRATIC. I AM REALLY WORRIED THAT I WILL RUN OUT OF GAS IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE, OR RUN OUT OF FUEL AND NOT KNOW AND GET HIT ON THE FREEWAY! NISSAN HAS A SERVICE BULLETIN OUT ABOUT THIS VERY ISSUE BUT STILL REFUSES TO DO A RECALL ON WHAT THEY ADMIT IS A BAD SENSOR. I HAVE HAD THIS DIAGNOSED FOR FREE AT AAMCO,(P0463 IS THE CODE) NISSAN REFUSES TO ACCEPT THIS AND WANTS ME TO PAY THEM 100.00+ TO LET THEM DIAGNOSE WHAT I ALREADY KNOW! *TR
NHTSA ODI #10360315
76,000 miles · Sep 10, 2010
Fuel System, Other
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH THE FUEL GAUGE DISPLAYED AN INACCURATE LEVEL AMOUNT OF GASOLINE. THE FUEL GAUGE DISPLAYED EMPTY WHILE THE FUEL TANK WAS FULL AND DISPLAYED FULL WHEN THE FUEL TANK WAS EMPTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IT WAS DIFFICULT TO DETERMINE HOW MUCH FUE…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH THE FUEL GAUGE DISPLAYED AN INACCURATE LEVEL AMOUNT OF GASOLINE. THE FUEL GAUGE DISPLAYED EMPTY WHILE THE FUEL TANK WAS FULL AND DISPLAYED FULL WHEN THE FUEL TANK WAS EMPTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IT WAS DIFFICULT TO DETERMINE HOW MUCH FUEL WAS IN THE VEHICLE AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STOP RUNNING DUE TO THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A RELATED RECALL FOR THE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR FOR THE 2006 AND 2008 MODELS BUT NOT THE 2007. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT A PART OF THE RECALL THEY WOULD NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE AT NO CHARGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD EXTEND THE RECALL TO INCLUDE HIS YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 76,000. UPDATED 12/22/10*LJ
NHTSA ODI #10354933
33,400 miles · Aug 29, 2010
Fuel System, Other
FILLED UP GAS TANK AND GAUGE REGISTERED EMPTY AND LOW FUEL LIGHT CAME ON WHEN CAR WAS STARTED. FUEL GAUGE HAS NOT WORKED PROPERLY SINCE AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT REMAINS ON. (FUEL SENDER NOT WORKIN PROPERLY). *TR
NHTSA ODI #10352633
50,000 miles · Aug 27, 2010
Electrical SystemFuel System, Other
WHEN MY 2007 FRONTIER REACHED A LITTLE OVER 50K MILES, NOTICED SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT COMING ON. STAYED ON, TURNED TRUCK ON AND OFF, NOTICED LAST TIME THAT THE GAUGES ALL SHOOK A LITTLE BEFORE ENGINE STARTED, NOW WHEN TO START AGAIN TO TAKE ANOTHER CHILD TO SCHOOL AND ENGINE WON'T START AT ALL, MAKES CLICK CLICK SOUND AND ALL…
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WHEN MY 2007 FRONTIER REACHED A LITTLE OVER 50K MILES, NOTICED SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT COMING ON. STAYED ON, TURNED TRUCK ON AND OFF, NOTICED LAST TIME THAT THE GAUGES ALL SHOOK A LITTLE BEFORE ENGINE STARTED, NOW WHEN TO START AGAIN TO TAKE ANOTHER CHILD TO SCHOOL AND ENGINE WON'T START AT ALL, MAKES CLICK CLICK SOUND AND ALL GAUGES SHAKE, SEE MANY SIMILAR COMPLAINTS, LOOKS LIKE THIS NEEDS A RECALL!!!!!!!!!!! *TR
NHTSA ODI #10352284
42,000 miles · Aug 23, 2010
Fuel System, Other
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN FRONTIER CREW CAB. WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE HE NOTICED THAT THE FUEL LEVEL GAUGE HAD FAILED. THE CONTACT HAD RECENTLY REFUELED THE VEHICLE AND THE FUEL LEVEL GAUGE DROPPED FROM FULL TO EMPTY AND WOULD OCCUR WHENEVER REFUELING THE VEHICLE. ON ONE OCCASION, THE FUEL LEVEL GAUGE READ THE TANK AS…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN FRONTIER CREW CAB. WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE HE NOTICED THAT THE FUEL LEVEL GAUGE HAD FAILED. THE CONTACT HAD RECENTLY REFUELED THE VEHICLE AND THE FUEL LEVEL GAUGE DROPPED FROM FULL TO EMPTY AND WOULD OCCUR WHENEVER REFUELING THE VEHICLE. ON ONE OCCASION, THE FUEL LEVEL GAUGE READ THE TANK AS ONE-QUARTER FULL YET THE VEHICLE STALLED BECAUSE THE FUEL TANK WAS EMPTY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 42,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 46,400.
NHTSA ODI #10351303
60,000 miles · Aug 20, 2010
Fuel System, Other
THE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR HAS FAILED IN MY 2007 NISSAN FRONTIER. I HAVE DONE A LITTLE RESEARCH AND FOUND SEVERAL OTHERS COMPLAINING ABOUT THE SAME ISSUE. I CALLED MY LOCAL NISSAN DEALER AND THEY SAID IT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER ANY WARRANTY OR RECALL. I WAS TOLD THAT THE REPLACEMENT OF THIS SENSOR WILL COST ALMOST $500.00. PLEASE HELP …
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THE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR HAS FAILED IN MY 2007 NISSAN FRONTIER. I HAVE DONE A LITTLE RESEARCH AND FOUND SEVERAL OTHERS COMPLAINING ABOUT THE SAME ISSUE. I CALLED MY LOCAL NISSAN DEALER AND THEY SAID IT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER ANY WARRANTY OR RECALL. I WAS TOLD THAT THE REPLACEMENT OF THIS SENSOR WILL COST ALMOST $500.00. PLEASE HELP INVESTIGATE THIS ISSUE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10350793
56,500 miles · Aug 18, 2010
Fuel System, Other
FUEL GAUGE ON THE TRUCK BECAME INACCURATE CAUSING ENGINE TO UNEXPECTEDLY STOP RUNNING FROM LACK OF FUEL. THIS CREATED A DANGEROUS CONDITION IN NOT BEING ABLE TO CONTROL THE TRUCK IN HIGH SPEED TRAFFIC. NISSAN DEALER SAID THE FUEL SENSOR IN THE TANK HAD FAILED AND WAS NOT COVERED UNDER MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY DUE TO EXCEEDING M…
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FUEL GAUGE ON THE TRUCK BECAME INACCURATE CAUSING ENGINE TO UNEXPECTEDLY STOP RUNNING FROM LACK OF FUEL. THIS CREATED A DANGEROUS CONDITION IN NOT BEING ABLE TO CONTROL THE TRUCK IN HIGH SPEED TRAFFIC. NISSAN DEALER SAID THE FUEL SENSOR IN THE TANK HAD FAILED AND WAS NOT COVERED UNDER MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY DUE TO EXCEEDING MILEAGE AND TIME WARRANTY. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10350310
97,261 miles · Jul 30, 2010
Fuel System, Other
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHEN HE DROVE THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC. THE DIAGNOSTIC TEST INDICATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY THE FUEL SENDING UNIT. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE CONTACT TO HAVE THE DEALER DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE DEALERS DIAGNOSTIC TEST DETERMINED TH…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHEN HE DROVE THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC. THE DIAGNOSTIC TEST INDICATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY THE FUEL SENDING UNIT. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE CONTACT TO HAVE THE DEALER DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE DEALERS DIAGNOSTIC TEST DETERMINED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY THE FUEL SENDING GAUGE. THE MANUFACTURER LATER STATED THAT THEY WOULD NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE WITH THE REPAIRS SINCE THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 10V074000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER: STORAGE: FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 97,261.
NHTSA ODI #10346384
49,000 miles · Jul 15, 2010
Fuel System, Other
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN FRONTIER. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT HE HAD RUN OUT OF GASOLINE FUEL. THE FUEL LEVEL GAUGE DISPLAYED ONE-FOURTH OF GASOLINE IN THE VEHICLE ALTHOUGH THERE WAS NONE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO ADD MORE FUEL TO THE VEHICLE A…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN FRONTIER. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT HE HAD RUN OUT OF GASOLINE FUEL. THE FUEL LEVEL GAUGE DISPLAYED ONE-FOURTH OF GASOLINE IN THE VEHICLE ALTHOUGH THERE WAS NONE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO ADD MORE FUEL TO THE VEHICLE AND PROCEED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 49,000.
NHTSA ODI #10343410
36,000 miles · Jun 7, 2010
Fuel System, Other
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS FUELED, THE GAS GAUGE WOULD DISPLAY AN INACCURATE READING. THE GAUGE WOULD READ EMPTY FOR ABOUT 50 MILES AND THEN READ FULL. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED BUT THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE FUEL SENDING UNIT MOST LIKELY NE…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS FUELED, THE GAS GAUGE WOULD DISPLAY AN INACCURATE READING. THE GAUGE WOULD READ EMPTY FOR ABOUT 50 MILES AND THEN READ FULL. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED BUT THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE FUEL SENDING UNIT MOST LIKELY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE FAILURE CONTINUED BUT HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 36,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 70,289.
NHTSA ODI #10334976
Official recalls
1Dec 29, 2008
NISSAN IS RECALLING 242,720 MY 2005-2009 PATHFINDER, FRONTIER AND XTERRA VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. IN THOSE AREAS OF THE COUNTRY WHICH USE HEAVY CONCENTRATIONS OF ROAD SALT IN THE WINTER, A MIXTURE OF SNOW/WATER AND SALT CAN ENTER INTO THE FRONT CRASH ZONE SENSOR (CZS) HOUSING. IF THIS OCCURS, THE CZS MAY INTERNALLY RUST RESULTING IN A SIGNAL INTERRUPTION. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE RED AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE TO ALERT THE VEHICLE OPERATOR.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS ISSUE COULD RESULT IN THE NON-DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT AIR BAGS IN A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT CZS WITH A REDESIGNED SENSOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 26, 2009. OWNERS IN THE OTHER STATES WILL RECEIVE EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR THE SENSOR TO 10 YEARS. THESE OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE WARRANTY EXTENSION BY MAIL AND WILL RECEIVE A STICKER TO PLACE IN THEIR WARRANTY BOOKLET EXPLAINING THE EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
1DP12004 · Transmission Failures
Opened Jun 11, 2012 · Closed Oct 22, 2016
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Power Train; Power Train:automatic Transmission; Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm); Power Train:automatic Transmission:cooling Unit And Lines; Power Train:automatic Transmission:torque Converter
On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed transmission coolers.NHTSA conducted a comprehensive review of data related to this subject. Our report, documenting this review, is available in the document file for this defect petition.It will also be published in the Federal Register. Of the 2,505 referenced complaints, 638 relate to a potential hazard (unable to maintain speed, no motive power, engine stall) and 1,867 concern customer satisfaction issues including, but not limited to, repair cost, vehicle shudder and shake, and engine overheating.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources and priorities and the likelihood that additional investigation would result in a finding that an unreasonable risk to highway safety exists, we conclude that further investigation is not warranted and deny the petition.ODI Complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.
Additional source detail variants (5)
Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed transmission coolers.NHTSA conducted a comprehensive review of data related to this subject. Our report, documenting this review, is available in the document file for this defect petition.It will also be published in the Federal Register. Of the 2,505 referenced complaints, 638 relate to a potential hazard (unable to maintain speed, no motive power, engine stall) and 1,867 concern customer satisfaction issues including, but not limited to, repair cost, vehicle shudder and shake, and engine overheating.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources and priorities and the likelihood that additional investigation would result in a finding that an unreasonable risk to highway safety exists, we conclude that further investigation is not warranted and deny the petition.ODI Complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.
Power Train:automatic Transmission:cooling Unit And Lines
On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed transmission coolers.NHTSA conducted a comprehensive review of data related to this subject. Our report, documenting this review, is available in the document file for this defect petition.It will also be published in the Federal Register. Of the 2,505 referenced complaints, 638 relate to a potential hazard (unable to maintain speed, no motive power, engine stall) and 1,867 concern customer satisfaction issues including, but not limited to, repair cost, vehicle shudder and shake, and engine overheating.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources and priorities and the likelihood that additional investigation would result in a finding that an unreasonable risk to highway safety exists, we conclude that further investigation is not warranted and deny the petition.ODI Complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.
Power Train:automatic Transmission
On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed transmission coolers.NHTSA conducted a comprehensive review of data related to this subject. Our report, documenting this review, is available in the document file for this defect petition.It will also be published in the Federal Register. Of the 2,505 referenced complaints, 638 relate to a potential hazard (unable to maintain speed, no motive power, engine stall) and 1,867 concern customer satisfaction issues including, but not limited to, repair cost, vehicle shudder and shake, and engine overheating.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources and priorities and the likelihood that additional investigation would result in a finding that an unreasonable risk to highway safety exists, we conclude that further investigation is not warranted and deny the petition.ODI Complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.
Power Train:automatic Transmission:torque Converter
On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed transmission coolers.NHTSA conducted a comprehensive review of data related to this subject. Our report, documenting this review, is available in the document file for this defect petition.It will also be published in the Federal Register. Of the 2,505 referenced complaints, 638 relate to a potential hazard (unable to maintain speed, no motive power, engine stall) and 1,867 concern customer satisfaction issues including, but not limited to, repair cost, vehicle shudder and shake, and engine overheating.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources and priorities and the likelihood that additional investigation would result in a finding that an unreasonable risk to highway safety exists, we conclude that further investigation is not warranted and deny the petition.ODI Complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.
Power Train
On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed transmission coolers.NHTSA conducted a comprehensive review of data related to this subject. Our report, documenting this review, is available in the document file for this defect petition.It will also be published in the Federal Register. Of the 2,505 referenced complaints, 638 relate to a potential hazard (unable to maintain speed, no motive power, engine stall) and 1,867 concern customer satisfaction issues including, but not limited to, repair cost, vehicle shudder and shake, and engine overheating.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources and priorities and the likelihood that additional investigation would result in a finding that an unreasonable risk to highway safety exists, we conclude that further investigation is not warranted and deny the petition.ODI Complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.
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