2003 Nissan Frontier fuel system problems

Filed Jul 25, 2017 · Fuel system · 140,000 miles · CT

The top of the gas tank is completely rusty and is emitting gas fumes. If you look at the gas tank under the truck you can see gas stains. Had my truck in the shop at my local mechanic and he did a smoke test and shows the smoking coming from the top of the tank where all the rust is. There's a recall on the truck for the previous year but mine is a couple of months off. I find it hard to believe this issue was fixed. You can read about it all over the internet. Http://tunfs.yuku.com/topic/6458/rusted-gas-tank#.wxeo8ojysdu http://www.clubfrontier.org/forums/f46/fuel-tank-where-buy-88558/ search both of those sites and you'll see all the complaints. My 15 month old son sits about the tank and its really troubling to think nissan would let this continue with all the complaints on the internet. Id be more than happy to give you the local mechanics information and you can talk to him directly.

Filed Nov 4, 2013 · Fuel system · 105,000 miles · NJ · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 nissan frontier. The contact stated while driving various speeds, he continuously had a headache. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician verified that fuel fumes were emitted into the vehicle. As result, the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 105,000.

Filed Sep 13, 2013 · Fuel system · 36,433 miles · WV

Bought truck new in 2003 original owner. At 36433 miles check engine light came on was told fuel tank was rusted out needed new tank which was replaced under extended warranty. At 91989 miles check engine light again comes on. Was told fuel tank/evap canister valve/evap control system needed replaced again. Again done under extended warranty. At 120,608 miles (28589 miles later) check engine came on again. Took to nissan dealer again for diagnostic check and am told that there is corrosion again on the fuel tank around sending unit. May need another fuel tank, but need to drop tank and see how bad it is. Extended warranty is expired at this point and the charge would be up to me. I was trying to work with nissan to replace this tank if need be. I understand that it is an older truck, but it is garage kept and never off road in excellent shape. They want me to take it and have the tank dropped at my expense. If it turns out to be the tank they will then decide what they might pay if any. They are calling it a good will decision. I need a definite answer from them on how much they will pay before I do this and they won't do that. My theory is that if this turns out to be yet another rusted fuel tank which will make the fourth one they should have a recall on these. I have two other friends with nissan frontiers 2002, and 2003 with the same problem. I believe that this is not an isolated problem for I have googled this and found thousands of complaints about rusted fuel tanks on these years and make of nissan. I am a 66 year old man, and have never in all my years of owning an automobile ever had to replace a fuel tank because it was rusted out, let alone 4 of them. Something needs to be done, and nissan needs to step up and address this problem once and for all.

Filed Apr 10, 2012 · Fuel system · 80,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 nissan frontier. While operating the vehicle, the contact noticed that the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the fuel tank was replaced due to its straps rusting through. The failure mileage was 78,000 and the current mileage was 80,000. Updated 05/11/12*lj the consumer stated the gas tank seal on the filer neck also rusted out. Updated 05/15/12

Filed Sep 8, 2011 · Fuel system · 108,000 miles · CT

Fuel leaking from tank caused by corroded tank parts.

Filed Jul 18, 2011 · Fuel system · 94,000 miles · NJ

Fuel tank assembly - the top of the fuel tank where the fuel pump/sending unit bolts into the tank rusted/corroded causing a vapor leak and the check engine light to come on. This required cleaning/removing rust/corrosion resealing assembly to return vehicle to usable condition.

Filed Jun 21, 2011 · Fuel system · 120,000 miles · CA

My vehicle fuel pump failed and nearly caused me to crash. I have located the federal safety agency # 04v230000 that notes a recall. The dealer says that my VIN number was not part of the faulty pumps that were placed in the vehicles. I want to add that these other fuel pumps are also no good. I am in the coast guard and my vehicle has been near the salty ocean air since I've owned it (the same reason for the corrosion on the other pumps). There should also be a recall for these pumps.

Filed Apr 7, 2011 · Fuel system · 130,000 miles · NJ

Several months ago the check engine light in my 2003 nissan frontier xe came on. I took the vehicle to a local repair shop and was informed that the fuel tank was rusting at the top. This caused air to enter the system making the check engine light go on. I had to have the tank replaced to pass state inspection.

Filed Mar 28, 2011 · Fuel system · 100,000 miles · PA

Check engine light is on checked out by local nissan dealership . I was told that a small evo leak on gasket of fuel sending unit. Had checked by own mechanic he confirmed what nissan had said. I noticed more complaints of this problem by other owners of the 2003 frontier I think this issued should be investigated for recall. The dealership wanted over $600 to fix if the gas tank is still usable.

Filed Oct 20, 2009 · Fuel system · 80,708 miles · MA

I purchased nissan 2003 frontier new in 2003. I recently had to replace 2 parts -fuel sender and gas tank that were defective from the factory. They both should have been included in a recall -after researching found these 2 parts are a common problem and a cause for replacement due to defect and lack of proper coatings and sealants from the factory. I have sought resolution from nissan USA and was denied without reviewu=ing any supporting info I had - they refused any pictures, documentation or testimony from dealer or mechanic, stating the parts were "out of warranty" this is not a warranty issue it is a defective parts issue. I consulted the atty general office and after they contacted nissan got the same result as I did. The gas tank was leaking vapors into the engine which could have eventually posed a safety issue - I am seeking reimbursement for the cost and diagnostic of this problem and parts and nissan should stand by their product. I purchased this vehicle in good faith unaware I had purchased it from the factory with defective and unsafe parts in it.