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Fuel/propulsion System complaints
94 reportsClear category filter159,000 miles · Jun 13, 2014
Fuel/propulsion System
MY VEHICLE STALLED ON ME WHILE SHOWING A QUARTER OF A TANK OF GAS WHEN IN FACT IT WAS EMPTY. WE HAD TO HAVE THE GAS PUMP SENDING UNIT CHANGED OUT BECAUSE IT WAS NOT WORKING CORRECTLY. A PART THAT WAS RECALLED BACK IN 2014 AND REPLACED UNDER THE CAMPAIGN# 647389. WE BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE FROM A TRADE IN AT A CAR DEALERSHIP AND THI…
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MY VEHICLE STALLED ON ME WHILE SHOWING A QUARTER OF A TANK OF GAS WHEN IN FACT IT WAS EMPTY. WE HAD TO HAVE THE GAS PUMP SENDING UNIT CHANGED OUT BECAUSE IT WAS NOT WORKING CORRECTLY. A PART THAT WAS RECALLED BACK IN 2014 AND REPLACED UNDER THE CAMPAIGN# 647389. WE BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE FROM A TRADE IN AT A CAR DEALERSHIP AND THIS WAS THE FIRST WEEK WE DROVE IT, SO I FIND IT HARD TO BELIEVE THAT THE REPLACEMENT PART JUST WENT OUT. SO THE RECALL REPLACEMENT PART WAS NOT ANY BETTER THAN THE ORIGINAL PART SEEING IT DIDN'T LAST EVEN FOUR YEARS. I AM JUST GLAD I WAS ON A COUNTRY ROAD AND NOT THE INTERSTATE AT THE TIME. WE CONTACTED NISSAN ABOUT THE SITUATION AND THEY REFUSED TO COVER THE BILL TO FIX IT. THEY SAID THEY DID THE RECALL WORK. WHAT GOOD IS A RECALL IF THE REPLACEMENT PART IS NO BETTER? THANK YOU. *JS
NHTSA ODI #10598126
86,431 miles · Jun 10, 2014
Fuel/propulsion System
YESTERDAY MILE FUEL LIGHT CAME ON. I STOPPED AFTER WORK AND FILLED UP THE GAS TANK. WHEN I STARTED MY CAR, THE FUEL GAUGE WAS STILL SHOWING EMPTY AND THE FUEL LIGHT WAS ON. THIS MORNING, I GOT IN MY CAR TO HEAD TO WORK AND THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED. WHEN RESEARCHING ON INTERNET, I SAW THAT THIS WAS A GROSS…
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YESTERDAY MILE FUEL LIGHT CAME ON. I STOPPED AFTER WORK AND FILLED UP THE GAS TANK. WHEN I STARTED MY CAR, THE FUEL GAUGE WAS STILL SHOWING EMPTY AND THE FUEL LIGHT WAS ON. THIS MORNING, I GOT IN MY CAR TO HEAD TO WORK AND THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED. WHEN RESEARCHING ON INTERNET, I SAW THAT THIS WAS A GROSSLY COMMON PROBLEM. I ALSO SAW THAT A RECALL HAD BEEN PLACE ON A COUPLE OF NISSANS FROM 2006-2008 FOR THIS EXACT PROBLEM. WHEN CALLING MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP THEY INFORM ME THAT MY VIN IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. IT SEEMS TO ME THAT YOUR GAS GAUGE IS IMPROPERLY FUNCTIONING, AND YOUR CAR IS THE SAME YEAR AND STYLE, ALL THE VEHICLES SHOULD BE FIXED. NO EXCEPTIONS!!!! THIS CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS AND SHOULD BE FIXED. ANY CAR THAT HAS THIS PROBLEM, NO MATTER WHAT THE VIN, HAS RECEIVED THE SAME FAULTY PIECES! *TR
NHTSA ODI #10597392
102,000 miles · May 16, 2014
Fuel/propulsion System
MY GAS GAUGE NO LONGER WORKS AND HASN'T WORKED PROPERLY FOR A LONG TIME. I WILL FILL UP WITH GAS AND THE GAUGE DROPS TO EMPTY, THE FUEL LIGHT COMES ON. MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON ALL THE TIME. AT TIMES, THE GAUGE WILL WORK, BUT I DON'T TRUST IT. AT THE TIME, THE DEALERSHIP SAID THAT IT WASN'T COVERED UNDER WARRANTY AND I HA…
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MY GAS GAUGE NO LONGER WORKS AND HASN'T WORKED PROPERLY FOR A LONG TIME. I WILL FILL UP WITH GAS AND THE GAUGE DROPS TO EMPTY, THE FUEL LIGHT COMES ON. MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON ALL THE TIME. AT TIMES, THE GAUGE WILL WORK, BUT I DON'T TRUST IT. AT THE TIME, THE DEALERSHIP SAID THAT IT WASN'T COVERED UNDER WARRANTY AND I HAD AN EXTENDED WARRANTY. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10588892
105,223 miles · May 8, 2014
Fuel/propulsion System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN XTERRA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE DISPLAYED INCORRECT FUEL LEVELS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT REF…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN XTERRA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE DISPLAYED INCORRECT FUEL LEVELS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 10V075000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 105,223.
NHTSA ODI #10587308
54,000 miles · May 6, 2014
Fuel/propulsion SystemPower Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN XTERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEARS SLIPPED INTERMITTENTLY WHILE TRAVELING AT ANY SPEED. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE MORE THAN ONCE, WHO REPAIRED THE RADIATOR AND TRANSMISSION TO NO AVAIL. THE CONTACT HAD HEARD A HUMMING NOISE WHEN…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN XTERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEARS SLIPPED INTERMITTENTLY WHILE TRAVELING AT ANY SPEED. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE MORE THAN ONCE, WHO REPAIRED THE RADIATOR AND TRANSMISSION TO NO AVAIL. THE CONTACT HAD HEARD A HUMMING NOISE WHEN CHANGING GEARS AND ALSO EXPERIENCED THE FUEL GAUGE PROVIDING ERRONEOUS FUEL LEVEL READINGS. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V075000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) BUT THE LOCAL DEALER AND MANUFACTURER BOTH STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD EXCEEDED THE ONE YEAR TIME FRAME TO HAVE THE RECALL REPAIR PERFORMED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 54,000. UPDATED 08/11/14*LJ THE CONSUMER WOULD LIKE TO REIMBURED THE PAYMENTS MADE TOWARDS THE DEDUCTIBLE AND THE CAR RENTAL. UPDATED 08/18/2014*JS
NHTSA ODI #10586783
88,750 miles · Apr 2, 2014
Fuel/propulsion System
I HAVE A 2006 NISSAN XTERRA. I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE FUEL INDICATOR. IT DROPS DOWN TO "E" WHEN THE VEHICLE IDLES FOR MORE THAN A FEW MINUTES. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10576708
53,000 miles · Jan 17, 2014
Fuel/propulsion System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN XTERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE INDICATED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS ONE QUARTER FULL WHEN THERE WAS NO FUEL IN THE FUEL TANK. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT AFTER REFUELING TO CAPACITY, THE FUEL GAUGE INDICATED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS EMPTY AFTER SIXTEEN MILES OF TRAVEL. THE CONTACT TU…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN XTERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE INDICATED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS ONE QUARTER FULL WHEN THERE WAS NO FUEL IN THE FUEL TANK. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT AFTER REFUELING TO CAPACITY, THE FUEL GAUGE INDICATED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS EMPTY AFTER SIXTEEN MILES OF TRAVEL. THE CONTACT TURNED THE ENGINE ON AND OFF AND THE FUEL GAUGE DISPLAYED AN ACCURATE FUEL READING. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER, WHO RECOMMENDED REPLACING THE FUEL SENDING UNIT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 10V075000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) ALTHOUGH HE BELIEVED HE WAS EXPERIENCING THE SANE DEFECT AS LISTED IN THE RECALL CAMPAIGN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 53,000.
NHTSA ODI #10560437
105,100 miles · Nov 17, 2013
Fuel/propulsion System
FUEL GAUGE STOPPED WORKING CORRECTLY. DOES NOT SHOW FULL AFTER FILLING TANK. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10552612
82,000 miles · Nov 5, 2013
Fuel/propulsion System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN XTERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE DISPLAYED INCORRECT FUEL LEVELS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE FUEL SENDING UNIT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN XTERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE DISPLAYED INCORRECT FUEL LEVELS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE FUEL SENDING UNIT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 10V075000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 82,000.
NHTSA ODI #10550999
42,000 miles · Oct 9, 2013
Electrical SystemFuel/propulsion System
WHILE DRIVING, CHECK ENGINE SOON LIGHT COMES ON, FUEL GAUGE READS EMPTY AND EMPTY FUEL TANK LIGHT COMES ON. NISSAN SAID THAT WARRANTY EXTENSION EXPIRED MARCH 2012. WILL NOT REPAIR FOR FREE,. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10547390
Official recalls
3Oct 28, 2010
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 ARMADA, TITAN, INFINITI QX56 AND MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 FRONTIER, PATHFINDER AND XTERRA VEHICLES. THE INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE (IPDM) ASSEMBLY CONTAINS AN ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) RELAY THAT HAS A DIODE FOR ELECTRICAL CURRENT NOISE REDUCTION. THE ECM RELAY MAY ALLOW SILICON VAPOR TO FORM AND, OVER TIME, THE SILICON EVAPORATES FROM THE DIODE MOLDING WHICH CAUSES SILICON OXIDE TO DEVELOP ON THE ECM RELAY CONTACT DUE TO ARCING.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE ENGINE STALLING INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ECM RELAY INSIDE THE IPDM ASSEMBLY. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 6, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Mar 3, 2010
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 AND MODEL YEAR 2008 FRONTIER, XTERRA AND PATHFINDER VEHICLES. THE MOLDED FUEL TANK SHELLS CAN DEFORM, CAUSING THE FUEL SENDER FLOAT ARM TO CONTACT AN EMBOSSMENT MOLDED INTO THE TANK SHELL CAUSING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FUEL GAUGE TO SHOW THAT THE VEHICLE HAS APPROXIMATELY ONE QUARTER TANK WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS EMPTY.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO RUN OUT OF GAS AND STALL IN TRAFFIC, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL LEVEL SENDING UNIT INSIDE THE FUEL TANK WITH A NEW ONE THAT HAS A MODIFIED FLOAT ARM. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE MARCH 22, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Dec 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.
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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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