I was driving when my vehicle shut down and I lost power steering. Although my gas gauge said 1/4 tank, the end result was that I ran out of gas. I contacted nissan and they told me that the vehicle was taken in for a previous recall to fix this problem. Obviously it didn't work, and the next time it happens one of my kids could be driving, or it could result in a serious accident. What can I even do to repair it, if the first repair didn't work?
2007 Nissan Armada: wrong fuel gauge reading
7 of the 86 complaints about the 2007 Nissan Armada describe wrong fuel gauge reading.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 8%
- typical mileage
- 60,000
- recalls
- 1
Wrong fuel gauge reading by model year
What owners say
Dear sir or ma'am: on christmas eve, in the evening, my husband, daughter, and I were driving back home from fairfield, illinois to glen carbon, illinois, when our 2007 nissan armada failed us. There was a house a short walk down the road, so my husband ran down there for assistance. Obviously, it was cold and dark outside. My daughter (4 years old) and I (pregnant at the time) stayed inside the locked car. My husband came back quickly as there was no answer at the door of said house. He then called his sister whom was an hour away to have her come help assist us. Meanwhile a man stopped and offered to help. He offered a jump start and gas. Neither worked but he was able to call a local acquaintance of his to tow our vehicle. The charge for this service on christmas eve was $350. So my husband's sister picked us up, and our car was towed the remaining 45 minute distance to our home. After all was said and done, it turns out the car just needed an extra gallon of gas to get it started. Now almost thirty days after this incident, I am in receipt of a recall notice from nissan stating that: the fuel gauge may be inaccurate due to a malfunction in the fuel level sending unit. Given that, we file this complaint. I believe nissan is responsible for the circumstances of our christmas eve which cost us several hours and several hundred dollars. Please advise.
2007 nissan armada. Consumer states vehicle broke down due to a factory defect faulty fuel gauge *tgw the consumer stated ever since the vehicle broke down, it intermittently emits a tremendous amount of black smoke after starting it. When the consumer returned to pick up the vehicle for a third time, he was informed the engine was damaged to lack of oil changes. The consumer stated he has proof the oil was changed on a regular basis. Also, the tire pressure monitoring light illuminated, but no leaks were found and the battery had to be replaced.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 nissan armada le. The contact received a recall notification in march of 2010 associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 10v074000 (fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system). The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the technician informed that the part was on a massive back oder. The contact was displeased with the uncertainty of the repair part arrival date. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. There was no failure mileage.
On june 10th, 2010 I was driving home in the fast lane/ carpool lane (approx 2:15pm) and my car immediately decrease in acceleration. I knew I could not make it over to the right hand shoulder and I had to pull off into the left hand shoulder (this was very unsafe) I immediately called my roadside assistance and while I was on hold a highway patrol officer pulled up behind me. He was able to contact another patrol officer and they stopped all traffic and the first highway patrol officer pushed me to the righthand shoulder. The gas gauge was a little over 1/4 tank. The tow truck arrived and took me to the gas station - after putting in gas the car started right up. The gas station attendant said "wow, another nissan out of gas - do you know I get so many armadas' and infinities that come in here with no gas" I received a recall notice approx 2 months ago and immediately went to the nissan dealership - they informed me that the part was not yet available and they would call me, I contacted the dealership last friday and again today - they do not expect to receive this part for another 2-3 weeks. I called the nissan consumer affairs today and there is nothing they can do - I informed them that this was just like toyota and I requested a rental / loaner vehicle - they could not accomodate that request. This has put me in a terrifying situation. The woman at nissan consumer told me to keep my tank 1/2 full and I informed her that they letter I just received stated to keep it at a 1/4 tank full so that was a discrepancy.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 nissan armada. The driver stated that the fuel gauge was defective, causing the vehicle to run out of fuel while driving on the freeway at approximately 65 MPH. The driver was able to safely pull over on the side of the freeway. The failure mileage was approximately 69,600. The current mileage was approximately 69,700.
I have a 2007 nissan armada which is currently on a recall on the fuel gauge. I have been having this problem for the past 2 years and have the dealer replace my fuel gauge twice within the last 2 years. Just recently, my armada fuel gauge start acting up and the fuel level does not read properly. My question is, how will I be able to trust nissan with the recall since they have replaced my gauge twice already? Luckily they are fall within my warranty or else I have to pay big buck for replacement. I just don't feel comfortable even though they promise to replace the fuel gauge sensor which I have already been replace twice. Is there anyway I can return that truck to nissan for a replacement since they are still have problem with the sensor after replacement. In my case, it's twice and going to be the third time around. Please advise.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system
- What is wrong
- Nissan is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 titan, armada, and infiniti qx56 vehicles. The instrument panel fuel gauge may inaccurately display that the vehicle still has some fuel, typically about one quarter tank, when the fuel tank is empty.
- Risk
- This could cause the vehicle to run out of gas and stall on the highway, which could cause a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel sender unit inside the fuel tank with a new improved sender card. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on march 22, 2010. Owners may contact nissan at 1‑800‑647‑7261.
Recall number 10V074000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2007 Nissan Armada fuel gauge
Is wrong fuel gauge reading a common problem on the 2007 Nissan Armada?
7 of 86 owner complaints about the 2007 Nissan Armada (8%) mention wrong fuel gauge reading. The model year with the most reports is 2005.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2007 Nissan Armada?
There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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