2005 Nissan Frontier: wrong fuel gauge reading

Filed Aug 23, 2019 · Electrical · 91,000 miles · VA

Erratic gas gauge and check engine light. Same issue has recall on 2006 and above nissan frontiers. Has to be same issue with sending unit used in 2005. Tsb is open to include 2005 vehicles

Filed Jul 18, 2019 · Fuel system · 137,650 miles · OH

Fuel gauge reads half tank when actually empty. Very dangerous. Ran out of gas on a major interstate that was 3 lanes wide. I was in the far left lane when engine stopped. Power steering and brakes go to manual when engine stops. Had to maneuver to the shoulder across 2 lanes to the right with no power steering and no power brakes while vehicle was quickly losing speed. Nearly was hit several times while changing lanes. Vehicle had slowed to about 25 MPH. When semi must have figured I had no power and stayed behind me blocking two lanes so I could get to the shoulder. Probably saved my life and prevented a very serious accident. This unreliable fuel gauge problem should be recalled regardless of age of vehicle before someone is killed or seriously injured.

Filed Jan 21, 2019 · Fuel system · OH

The gas gauge mostly shows empty on a full tank of gas and the fuel light on the dash stays lit. The diagnostic reads p0463, which is a fuel level sensor high input circuit a. Sometimes the fuel gauge will read differently as the tank gets closer to empty. I bought this truck used and this was the issue at the time of purchase so I'm not sure when this began.

Filed May 31, 2016 · Fuel system · 78,000 miles · IL

Nissan frontier 2005 truck: fuel tank sending unit started showing variable fuel levels, fluctuating wildly, then completely stopped functioning. This after some 75,000 miles. No prior warning. No extreme use conditions, just normal everyday driving on this vehicle. Dealer refused replacement because it was over 75,000 miles.

Filed Feb 25, 2016 · Fuel system · 128,232 miles · AZ

My trucks fuel gauge does not register, I understand there was a recall. So I called 2 dealers they told me that my VIN/truck is not covered. But what I've seen is that it is an accident waiting to happen. It does it all the time, parked, on the streets or freeway which I drive daily for work. No injury, crash or fatality yet. I love my truck, work in a level 1 trauma center, I see many car accident victim's when it could have been avoided, like with me now. Please help me I would be forever grateful!! I pray nissan will do what is right!!

Filed Aug 31, 2015 · Fuel system · CA

2005 nissan frontier. Consumer writes in regards to fuel sending unit problem. *smd the consumer stated the fuel sending unit should be replaced by nissan, regardless of what month the vehicle was manufactured. The consumer stated it was obvious the same part was used on vehicles throughout the entire manufacturing process. According to the invoice, the fuel gauge would not read full.

Filed Mar 10, 2015 · Electrical, Fuel system · 87,000 miles · AK

#1recently I noticed that my fuel gauge has been unreliable. It will show the actual fuel amount, then it will show that there is no fuel in the tank just a few moments later. Sometimes this issue lasts for a week where it shows the fuel tank to be empty while it is full. Also there is a check engine light that accompanies. #2 I live in alaska and require the defroster vent to work in the winter. This winter starting in december I noticed that air will not blow out of the defroster vent below the windshield. I have tried numerous selections on the dial/controls without resolve. It also makes a "bubbling and clicking sound" that to me sounds mechanical in the dashboard, when the vent is trying to change from the floor vent, to the head vents, and then up to the windshield vent.

Filed Oct 1, 2014 · Fuel system · 101,000 miles · GA

Fuel gauge readings inaccurate. Gauge reads that there is approximately 1/4 tank of fuel when in fact the tank is close to or completely empty.

Filed Jun 4, 2014 · Fuel system · 116,545 miles · AZ

Driving on highway around 9 pm at 65 MPH. The engine stopped I was able to pull off the highway and come to a safe stop. I had run out of fuel ,the fuel gauge indicated 1/8 tank of fuel left. The check engine light came on. I got fuel and drove it home. Hooked the truck to a scanner code p0463 fuel level sensor circuit high input. I believe there is a recall for this same problem on other nissan vehicles. The dealer told me my truck was not covered by that recall. Can you tell me if my truck is covered under any other recalls for this problem? Thank you .

Filed May 17, 2014 · Fuel system · 68,000 miles · TX

My nissan frontier truck's "check engine soon" light appeared. The warning was dtc p0463 (fuel level sensor circuit high input) . It corresponds with nissan's technical bulletin el07-027b, reference ntb07-069b. After filling the tank, the fuel guage took approximately 20 minutes to register full. Now my fuel gauge does not work at all- it simply displays zero fuel present in the tank. I've already ran out of fuel once this week, on the highway.this problem is caused by the deterioration of the unit based on use and not time.

Filed May 14, 2014 · Fuel system · 32,500 miles · HI

My nissan frontier truck's "check engine soon" light appeared. The warning was dtc p0463. It corresponds with nissan's technical bulletin el07-027b, reference ntb07-069b. Nissan extended the warranty to 9/24/11 and 72,000 miles or less. My vehicle's mileage is at 32,500 miles. Nissan recognized that it had a problem with the fuel level sending unit. They even extended the warranty for it. Unfortunately, I don't drive this vehicle much. I checked on the internet. Many of the problems appeared at the 30,000 mile mark. My fuel gauge is erratic and does not show an accurate level of fuel. This problem is caused by the deterioration of the unit based on use and not time; therefore, I believe they should either recall this part or extend the warranty with either the time or mileage or unlimited. I am afraid that my fuel will run out without any warning and cause a major accident on the freeway. I am very frustrated with nissan. They don't take ownership over their problems. I personally will not purchase a nissan vehicle again.

Filed Jan 24, 2014 · Fuel system · 120,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. The contact stated that fuel level sensor failed and would not read when the fuel tank was full or empty. The failure was experienced several times and caused the vehicle to stall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 131,000.