Nissan 350Z fuel gauge problems

Filed Aug 3, 2013 · Fuel system · 80,000 miles · VA

The gas gauge does not show full when the tank is full. This is caused by faulty sensors in the two tanks which nissan refuses to admit. I along with hundreds of others on online forums have had this issue and have to spend money out of our pockets although this is clearly a defect. It seems to be with the 2003/2004 models. It causes the drivers to not know how much gas is in the tank and at times leaving them stranded because the gas has ran out.

Filed Oct 22, 2012 · Airbags, Electrical · 68,500 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan 350z. The contact stated that the air bag sensor warning lamp illuminated. In addition, the water temperature and fuel level gauges continuously fluctuated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 68,500 and the current mileage was 71,755.

Filed Nov 20, 2011 · Fuel system · 37,000 miles · CA

The fuel gauge doesn't accurately reflect the amount of gasoline in the fuel tank. Examples include when the fuel tank is filled to the point of overflowing, the fuel gauge randomly reports, 3/4, 1/2 1/4 and sometimes empty. The fuel gauge randomly reports different fuel levels each time the ignition is turned on. Further research of the described matter on various online 350z forums indicate the same problem exists for many other 350z owners, which indicates a product defect. The forum that follows is one of many examples: http://my350z.com/forum/maintenance-and-repair/501507-fix-for-gas-gauge-fluctuations-hard-to-fill.html.

Filed Sep 2, 2011 · Fuel system · DC

I have a 2004 350z nissan I bought used in 2007 @ 16k miles. I'm unable to fill the fuel tank completely. Apparently the fuel nozzle sensor detects the tank as filled when it is not. Before tank fuel gauge shows 3/4 filled @ 12-13 gallons when nozzle shuts off randomly. Otherwise I could fill up no problem. However, now it's only allowing about 1/2 tank to fill (about 7 gallons) consistently. I'm having to refuel several times in any given week. Nothing has been replaced on the car yet, but I understand that there was a recall that I was unaware of.

Filed Jul 22, 2011 · Fuel system · CA

The fuel gauge in my 2004 nissan 350z fluctuates up and down. It happens after fueling, and upon driving the car. I have taken the car to 2 different nissan service depts. For repair. The first time, they said it was a faulty fuel sensor, and replaced it. They said it was fixed, but when I drove it, the gauge fluctuated again. Took it back, but they said there was nothing wrong with it and couldn't do anything else since there were no codes coming from the computer. So took my car to a 2nd nissan serv. Dept and they said they fixed it by replacing the other fuel sensor (since there are 2), but still faulty. I do not know how much gas I have in my tank at anytime. It is most dangerous while driving and the fuel tank empty warning light suddenly comes on, after the gauge had just reflected that there was plenty of fuel.

Filed Jun 27, 2011 · Fuel system · 75,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact inquired about a 2004 nissan 350z. The contact stated that after refueling, the fuel gauge displayed a reading of being of the way full. Upon driving, the fuel gauge began to fluctate up and down. The contact expressed concern about not knowing how much fuel was in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the failure was due to the fuel level sensor. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000. Updated 08/31/2011 *ln

Filed Jun 11, 2011 · Electrical, Fuel system · CA

My nissan 350z the gas gauge is currently not working. I can fill my car to capacity and within a day the light indicator for empty is on. I was informed that there was a recall for this problem and I never received a notice.

Filed May 25, 2011 · Fuel system · 40,000 miles · CA

Nissan 350z have a fuel gauge problem in which many are experiencing. When the gauge reaches below 1/4 tank full it will show as empty. Once the car is turned off the gauge will show as empty even when fuel is in it. The in accuracy of the gauge leads to people over filling their tanks with gas. It has lead to cars running out of fuel on highways. And it has caused dealerships to not know how to fix the issue or over charge on trouble shooting issue they have no idea how to handle. This issue deals with fuel and it is unsafe for we cannot determine how much fuel we have which can lead to over pumping and/or running out of fuel on highways.

Filed Jan 3, 2011 · Fuel system · 53,148 miles · KY

The gas gauge on my 2003 nissan 350z registers empty when there is approximately 5-6 gallons of fuel left in the 20gallon tank.

Filed May 17, 2010 · Fuel system · 74,678 miles · CA

My 350z has a problem with the gas gauge when its below the 1/4 at start it will display no gas but the dte will display 75-90 miles left. Don't understand this problem has seen a lot of forms but no recall yet or dealers don't know what to do. Have ran out of gas a lot of times. Thank god never on the freeway or on a busy street. Nissan has to know about this its affecting a lot of z owner. And its dangerous.