1998 Nissan Altima fuel system problems

Filed Mar 12, 2013 · Fuel system · 179,000 miles · LA

Tried to fill gas tank, only accept small amount before spilling on ground. Check engine light came on.

Filed Mar 7, 2013 · Fuel system, Transmission · 179,000 miles · LA

Gas goes in very slowly when added to vehicle, then there is an overflow from back of pump before the tank is filled. I was told I have problem with evaporative emission control system vent control circuit.

Filed May 16, 2010 · Fuel system · LA

Very hard to put gasoline in car. It spits back out at you. You have to pump the gas in very slow. I've notice 2 different places where it mentions, trouble putting gas in these cars. Bulletin date: feb 1998 diagnostic procedure for slow fuel fill. Bulletin date: mar 2000 information on diagnostic procedure for slow fuel fill. [xxx] info removed from my insurance co. Progressive website[xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Feb 8, 2007 · Fuel system · NY

Gas spills back out of tank when putting gas in tank. Have to fill tank very slowly. Was told that the evaporator control valve is problematic in altima from 1997. This has resulted in the engine light coming on.

Filed Aug 24, 2005 · Engine, Fuel system · PA

1998 nissan altima developed problems with the check engine light illuminated, problems with the gas tank, and the oxygen sensor needed to be replaced.*mr when the consumer attempted to fill the tank, gas would spill out.

Filed Feb 9, 2005 · Electrical, Fuel system · 120,000 miles · FL · fire

Vehicle caught on fire after it had been parked for more than 8 hours. Owner contacted the manufacturer and nothing was done.

Filed Aug 27, 2004 · Fuel system · MA

Consumer smelled fuel while driving. He examined fuel system underneath and the fuel tank, and noticed the entry point where the gas went into the vehicle broke.

Filed Aug 3, 2004 · Fuel system · 68,450 miles · NJ

Whenever I try to fill my gas tank, the fuel backs up after filling 2-3 gallons and spills out. This is the 2nd summer season I am having this problem. Last summer my mechanic said the tank appeared fine. I have to fill the tank very slowly and I often still experience this backsplash of fuel. This happens 70% of the time.

Filed Mar 19, 2004 · Fuel system · VA

I can't fill gas into my gas tank at once. The gas spits out. It takes about 15 minutes to fill it up.

Filed Nov 18, 2003 · Fuel system · 73,990 miles · MD

Service engine soon light came on due to sensors in gas tank. I was unable to put gas in the tank because it would spit back out. When it was taken in for service I was told that this was a very common problem and that one part alone was $300.