Nissan Armada fuel gauge problems

Filed Apr 1, 2024 · Fuel system · CA

For several years now since I received this car from a family member gas gauge has been not working I contacted Nissan they said my year or VIN number was it affected but that's not accurate because it is so what can I do

Filed Nov 4, 2023 · Electrical, Fuel system · OK

THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FUEL GAUGE IS INACCURATELY DISPLAYING THAT THE VEHICLE STILL HAS SOME FUEL, TYPICALLY ABOUT ONE QUARTER TANK, WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS EMPTY. It is the same as the recall for Nissan Armada’s with other VIN numbers, however it doesn’t cover mine, despite matching the year of manufacture, description, and diagnosis of issue. I am asking that the VIN numbers be updated to include mine. Also, under the “status” panel of my electronic display, it’s shows 70-80~ miles left of driving range before running out of fuel.

Filed Mar 22, 2023 · Acceleration, Electrical · LA

For the past couple of years my 2008 Nissan Armada has been giving me issues with the gas gauge not reading accurately, it has progressed over time. It started out happening around a quarter of a tank with anywhere from 25 to 60 miles to empty according to the reading on the screen display. There has been no warning of running out of gas, it just happens while driving, the vehicle starts to shut down & the steering wheel eventually locks up, I do not have very long to find a driveway or parking lot to coast into before the vehicle completely shuts down. Over time it has happened at different intervals indicating I still have gas according to the gauge & the screen display, one time it showed as much as 147 miles to empty. My husband & I researched what may need to be checked or replaced to remedy the issue, everything led to changing the fuel pump which we did in August 2022. Within a few days it started happening again, at that time we had a mechanic look at my vehicle, they figured out that the fuel pump was missing a cap on the end of it, they replaced it. After about 4-6 months or so it started happening again, at that time we brought it back to the same mechanic to assess. After keeping it for 4 days, they decided that "the fuel pump must be bad & needs to be changed, sometimes fuel pumps just go bad". After paying over $700.00 to replace the fuel pump again (March 2023), it lasted about 2 weeks & happened again! There was a recall back in 2010 I believe for the fuel sending unit on my vehicle, Nissan replaced it at no charge, however, I was not having any issues at that time, when I called Nissan a year or so ago, they told me that a recall can only be done once where they fix the issue at no charge.

Filed Sep 16, 2022 · Fuel system · FL

The fuel system failed while I was driving in traffic. The vehicle shutoff and would not restart. Safety is was in flowing traffic my vehicle all of sudden stopped forward motion. The vehicle has not been inspected by anyone. The check engine and battery light came on. I do not recall the other indicators. My fuel gauge was showing a needles width of 1/4 tank when this happened. I bought a gas can and went to the closest gas station for fuel. I put two gallons in and the vehicle started up.

Filed Sep 8, 2022 · Fuel system · FL

I had a sudden power lose with no warning while traveling down interstate at 70mph in "fast lane". I had no power and steering the vehicle to safety was a serious challenge. We were almost hit several time as I negotiated my way to the shoulder of the Interstate. I was scary and after almost being struck by passing vehicles, my wife actually got sick to her stomach. After avoiding accident's to pull off shoulder of the road I was not able to get the vehicle started. Upon being towed home I discovered the vehicle ran out of gas, although the gas gauge was showing 1/4 of tank. I went online and found there was a recall for Nissan Armada, 2005-2009 dated 3/18/2010 for the same exact issue (see the federal safety agency # 10V‑074). Nissan did not correct the defect and there are numerous complaints of this dangerous issue with following year models. This issue is seriously dangerous and can lead to serious injury or death and a recall should be mandatory. I called Nissan but they refused to assist with repairs or recall. I had the fuel pump sending unit replaced at my expense and request Nissan reimburse me. This is not an issue due to age or mileage. This is a DESIGN FLAW that is wide spread and Nissan has failed to accept responsibility or notify owners of potential problem. Requesting the federal safety agency assistance and action to prevent injury or death to other Nissan owners. I also plan to speak with an attorney regarding possibility of a class action suit.

Filed Apr 27, 2022 · Fuel system · 192,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Armada. The contact stated that the fuel gauge inaccurately displayed the fuel level in the tank while the fuel tank was empty; causing the vehicle to stall. The contact refueled the vehicle and was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The manufacturer informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 10V074000 (Fuel System, Other) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 192,000.

Filed Jul 2, 2021 · Fuel system · 172,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Armada. The contact stated that the fuel gauge was incorrectly reporting the amount of fuel in the vehicle. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with, the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 10V074000 (Fuel System, Other) however, the Vin was not included. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and confirmed that the Vin was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 172,000.

Filed Mar 24, 2021 · Fuel system · 84,000 miles · OR

We bought this car used. The fuel gauge does not work once it gets down to 1/4 of the tank left. I was driving my car on a city street when all of the sudden my car just turned off. Luckily I was able to slowly steer over to the side of the road. I had no idea what was going on because my fuel gauge said I still had 1/4 tank left of gas. This could've been far more dangerous if I would've run out of gas on a freeway or highway. There was a recall for this year and model for the fuel gauge inaccuracy, but when I called they said my VIN didn't match the recall.

Filed Jul 15, 2020 · Fuel system · MS

The fuel gage gets to one quarter and it starts to be inaccurate and will run out of gas showing one quarter tank. The fuel gage will not work right until you have over three quarters in. I got so low on fuel the light was on three days ago. I put a few gallons in when I got to town it shower there was 1/8 of a tank by the time I got home it was showing a little over 1/4 were it was when it ran out of gas 1 1/2 years ago. The next morning I had to go to town and it showed I had almost half a tank by the time I got there. I've put about 7 gallons in it and the fuel gage is at the same place. When I filled the tank up the fuel gage started working probably. I've looked and there is a recall on the fuel sending unit on some nissan armada already but this one isn't on the list

Filed Nov 13, 2019 · Fuel system · 97 miles · TN

Fuel gauge and miles to go are both incorrect. I've this vehicle almost 2 years! The miles to go may show anywhere from 40 to estimated 100 then all of a sudden the car dies. I lose all control of steering, brakes, flasher does not work. Every time this has happened I've nearly gotten hit and of course stranded until someone can help me. I was told by nissan there was a recall for this same issue in 2010 but it expired! This issue is really dangerous and whether or not recall is expired, I'm not gonna be so lucky in the end! I will eventually get hit and either me , my passengers or other party will be seriously hurt! Please reach out to nissan on this dangerous issue! I didn't have the vehicle during the recall period 2010. I purchased in december of 2017! During this time this has happened at least 10 times! I still owe for it and I need to feel safe in the vehicle for me and my passengers which is mostly my grandchildren! Thank you for your attention to this issue! The date below was the last time this happened! Not exact on day!