2005 Nissan Frontier: fuel pump failure

Filed Apr 7, 2018 · Engine, Fuel system · 80,800 miles · NV

My truck just reached 80,800 miles and it has lost power. I took it to the nissan dealer for a diagnostic test and it came back with the radiator, transmission and the fuel pump all need to be replaced. They told me I had no warranty on any of these parts as of 2010 and they quoted me almost $7,000 to replace all. After going home and looking up transmission shops I found hundreds of articles about the same problem with thousands of nissan cars. I have never received a notice of recall on my truck. Then I find they have sneakily extended their warranty without notifying us and now my truck is 12years old with only 80,800 miles and I need to come up with $7,000 because they failed to notify their clients about their mistakes.

Filed Mar 19, 2018 · Fuel system · 102,000 miles · CA

As I was driving down the freeway @ 70mph in the fast lane on interstate 80 in the san francisco's bay area, my truck suddenly turned off. I had to fight to get from the fast lane, to get over 4 lanes to the shoulder. I had just filled up my truck in berkeley at a chevron, I put $60.00 in. So I knew I had fuel. I ended up having my truck towed home. The following day I went to auto zone and hooked up the diagnostic reader. It said that I needed a new fuel pump. Upon further read each I found out that this is a typical issue for the nissan frontier. It has been so much an issue nissan recalled 2004 & 2006 models but did not include the 2005 model even though its the same faulty part! I have not been able to have the fuel pump sensor replaced due to cost and I am a single mother. This has happened on numerous occasions and is a severe hazard that should be enforced by you to get nissan to include the 2005 nissan frontier for this death hazard fuel pump sensor issue!!!

Filed Feb 8, 2014 · Fuel system · GA

They know about this fuel pump bad ,pay about $600.

Filed Mar 9, 2010 · Fuel system · 30,000 miles · PA

2005 nissan frontier. A defective leaking fuel pump sprayed gas all over the under carriage of the truck causing a fire hazard.

Filed Nov 28, 2009 · Fuel system · 47,000 miles · SC

After fueling to a full tank, I noticed the gas gauge did not budge off the 1/4 mark for 20+ miles. Ever-so slowly, the gauge finally read "f" but the check engine light came on. After diagnostics revealed the error code po463 and a bit of research/elbow grease, the problem came down to the fuel sensor unit. It seems that this is a common problem, with quite the number of complaints across the internet. This issue is constant after every fueling. Worse, the levels are inaccurate and could cause damage to the fuel pump by running to empty. The only safe way I can operate my vehicle is by meticulously eyeing the odometer. My vehicle has less than 50k miles. I can only hope the warranty covers this faulty part, because my research indicates a cost of $300-$600 for repairs.

Filed Oct 13, 2009 · Fuel system · 39,786 miles · OH

After gas tank went down to 1/4 tank, got a fill up at a local gas station. Pulled off and notice that the gas gauge was not reading that it was full. After riding a mile the check engine light came on. Went to local dealership thinking I just needed an oil change; that did not solve the problem. Then was charged $100 for a diagnostic test. The test confirmed: replacement of the fuel pump assembly recommended after the sending unit goes bad. Causing no reading on gas gauge even after gas tank is filled in terms making the check engine light remain on consistently. I brought this truck used still under warranty. Came to find out that the part isn't under warranty but is a common issue with these models from 2004-2007....

Filed Sep 1, 2008 · Fuel system · 30,100 miles · AZ

At 30,100 miles pulled a p0463 "fuel level sensor a" code on 2005 nissan frontier - 3yr warranty ended 6days prior to mil. Entire fuel pump assy needs replacement - nissan won't honor 3yr 36,000 mile warranty. Service rep at nissan dealer is aware of problems with the fuel pumps - asked me if my fuel gauge was inop before knowing the fault code. After searching the internet found many people have the same problem - there should be a recall on this issue.

Filed Jun 7, 2008 · Fuel system · 54,045 miles · HI

2005 nissan frontier le gas gauge behaves erratically and "service engine soon" light appears. Obdii code is p0463, fuel level sensor a circuit high input - replace fuel sending unit. I have seen this problem all over internet forums/chats, especially with xterras. Please consider a recall on the fuel pump module.

Filed Sep 20, 2005 · Fuel system · 10,655 miles · AZ

While driving my 2005 nissan frontier, I noticed a gasoline smell. I got out of the truck, and looked underneath. Gas was pouring on the ground from on top of the fuel tank. Further investigation showed that gas was spraying from the fuel pump all over the underside of the truck, even onto the catalytic converter. The amount of gas spraying was absolutely frightening. The dealer told me that the fuel tank hit a rock on a recent trip. This caused the fuel pump to smash against the bottom of the truck and create this problem. Further investigation showed that when the gas tank is full, to 3/4 full, any impact on the center of the fuel tank, will result in catastrophic failure to the fuel pump like I experienced. Impact to the fuel tank is almost unavoidable in any off road situation. The fuel tank is the lowest component under the truck, and the main power wheel in 4wd is the wheel directly in front of the fuel tank. This problem will result in fiery death, and/or forest fires. There is no skid plate kit available to protect the gas tank at this time. The dealer refused to warranty this item the second time it occurred. A new fuel pump cost is in excess of $600.00 this is a poor design, and truly will result in death.