2002 Nissan Frontier: gas smell in the cabin

Filed Dec 18, 2024 · Driver assistance, Electrical · IA

The main issue on the Nissan Frontier that I just bought a few months ago that I need to report that I think should be recalled item is the passenger side exhaust manifold is cracked and it makes ticking noises the exhaust is loud and I am definitely getting exhaust fumes drawn into the cab especially when I turn the heater on now that it's winter time and it's getting CO2 carbon and exhaust fumes inside cab which is very toxic also the rear window defogger does not work and the cruise control does not work at all so anyway you're asking for what date this first occurred well it was like that when I bought it and I bought it on approximately in July of the summer 2024 it was all these issues were already broke when I got it I looked online and I see that the exhaust manifold is a very common problem and it is also a health hazard and toxic and could cause injury or death to passengers so I believe it should be and maybe is recalled I see online where some dealerships a few years ago already started fixing the issue for free before it was even recalled so I did a recall check and it says that there's no unfixed recalls on my vehicle but that exhaust manifold needs to be recalled and warranted because it's happening on a majority of those that means it's a bad design and it is also health hazard safety hazard health risk of injury or death because of it

Filed May 23, 2019 · Fuel system · PR

Sirs, when I stop my pick up you can feel a strong gas odor, I look around and found no leaks, please advise.

Filed Mar 24, 2017 · Fuel system · 115,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan frontier. The contact stated that while parked, there was a fuel odor coming from the vehicle. In addition, there was fuel leaking from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic that the there was corrosion and the fuel sending unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v230000 (fuel system). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.

Filed Oct 25, 2014 · Fuel system · 49,121 miles · HI

In 2014 the fuel sending unit attached to the fuel tank had a 3-4 inch gap. Excessive fuel smell (health, environmental and fire hazard). A similar report was made in: receipt date: may 24, 2004 > the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v230000 > component(s): fuel system, gasoline these incidents may be connected and still occurring I have photos and documentation from the repair made by a nissan dealer available upon request. Fuel can leak from the gap and if in an accident cause a fire, serious bodily injury or death. I contacted nissan north america and case # [xxx] was generated. No further action on their part has been made to investigate this incident. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jan 9, 2013 · Fuel system · 110,000 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan frontier. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, he noticed an overpowering wave of a gasoline odor inside the vehicle. The vehicle then stalled while the contact was attempting to accelerate uphill. The vehicle was later towed to an independent mechanic where they advised him that the fuel tank was severely corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and advised him that the vehicle would have to taken to an authorized dealer for repairs. The failure and current mileages were approximately 110,000.

Filed Nov 15, 2011 · Fuel system · 97,600 miles · VA

A very strong and very overpowering gas smell came inside the vehicle while I was driving it at night. I had my 5-year old strapped in his car seat in the back. I was stuck in traffic on I-95 and didn't have many options but to continue to drive home. The "service engine soon" light came on as well. The next day, I took the vehicle in for servicing at my nissan dealership mechanic, and I have specific text from the work invoice that states the following word-for-word: "cannister coming apart. Right valve stuck inside - replaced - gas leaking down side. Replaced gas tank - rusted." the work invoice also details that the dealership mechanic replaced the following components: (1) canister assy e (2) valve assy - co (3) fuel tank (4) ring-o fuel gag. This vehicle has never been in any accidents and I fully maintain it according to the manufacturer's schedule. I have been a responsible and gentle owner. I feel this was extremely unsafe -- to have gasoline leaking out due to a rusted gas tank is [in my opinion] an unacceptable defect -- the gas tank should have been made [in my opinion] out of a non-rusting material. I have complained to nissan USA and they offered me (on the phone the representative said it was as "goodwill") a $250 nissan debit card for future repairs on this vehicle. But the total cost that I had to pay for this leaking gasoline issue was $1,254.83. I am willing to provide the federal safety agency with my receipt that shows the text indicating the details of this defect and that I had to pay $1,254.83 to rectify it.

Filed Jan 21, 2011 · Engine · 100,000 miles · NJ

Smelling exhaust fumes in my pickup cab. I had a new exhaust system installed and check by a mechanic. It was ok. He said I have a cracked exhaust manifold. I checked on the www and a lot of people are talking about this same problem. My truck is a nissan frontier year 2002.

Filed Dec 27, 2007 · Fuel system · 92,000 miles · NJ

Gas fumes are smelled after filling up at the gas station. They are not smelled inside the vehicle, only outside the vehicle by the gas tank. No liquid gas drippings are noticed. Dashboard code light comes on. The code description says small leak detected. Second code says very small leak detected. Gas cap is tight and was inspected for leaks. Also new cap was installed. No effect to change.