2006 Nissan Frontier: fuel pump failure

Filed Apr 1, 2026 · Fuel system · GA

Whenever I fill ip the tank I get a fuel smell inside the vehicle. I do not overfill the tank and always stop filling when the fuel pump stops the first time. I have not been able to identify a leak and have not seen fuel leaking under the vehicle. The smell is strong for about the first 1/4 tank of use.

Filed Jun 30, 2022 · Fuel system · 120,000 miles · DE

The contact owns a 2006 Nisan Frontier. The contact stated that the fuel gauge failed to accurately display the amount of fuel in the fuel tank. The contact stated that the failure was more evident once the fuel tank was at the quarter mark. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer confirmed that the failure was related to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 10V075000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Feb 1, 2020 · Fuel system, Transmission · 175,912 miles · CA

Transmission started slipping and then lost reverse.and finally just kept slipping and wouldn't move more than a few hundred feet ,and would turn off and wouldn't restart until the transmission cooled off,and when it restarted the idle or tachometer would jump into the red line area even though the truck wouldn't drive past 20 MPH. Coasting on the freeway I would pull to the side and have cars drive around mr while trying to push it off the shoulder,looking for an off ramp to go to the nearest transmission shop I could find..secondly I had to replace my fuel sender and or. My fuel pump I t went out when I was driving down the freeway thinking I had a half a tank when actually it was on empty ..so I really never knew how much fuel it had until I got it fixed at sam's automotive in beaumont ca .92223 and sam has returned and sold the business so I have no receipt only remembering it costs between 500 and 100 dollars .. And yes I checked and it too had a recall and I was never notified

Filed Feb 22, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · 80,000 miles · MD

The 2 complaints I have regarding my frontier have been recalled for the same yr that my frontier is, but I didn't receive a recall notice for either one. First is the fuel pump sending unit, which shows you how much gas you have in the vehicle. My fuel gauge will show that I have no gas even after I fill up my tank, but then I can park for a few minutes & then the gauge will show that I have a full tank of gas. I ran a diagnostic test, & the results displayed a code that meant it needed a new sending unit. However, with this particular model, I cannot just get the sending unit, because it only comes in one whole piece, meaning that the mechanics will have to empty the gas tank & drop the tank, which is much more work. Therefore, this repair will cost me $900.00. The second complaint & the most outrageous & disappointing one is regarding my transmission & radiator. Recently I took my frontier into the shop to habe the transmission fluid checked & changed if it needed to be. However, the mechanic called & informed that after hooking my truck up to a transmission tester, the results indicated that I had pressure problems due to the radiator coolant leaking into the transmission fluid, & causing a chemical reaction that will destroy the clutches inside the automatic transmission. Keep in mind that I only have 80,000 miles on my 2006 frontier, & needing a new transmission already with this low mileage is absolutely ridiculous & uncalled for. Especially since nissan has done a recall for the same yr & model of my truck, & for the exact thing that my faulty radiator was doing. For some unknown reason, my radiator model was not on the recall list for either one of the recalls & it should've been, because there are hundreds of consumers that have had the same problem that I have had, & that's with both of my complaints. So I just spent $4,000.00 for a rebuilt transmission.

Filed Jan 4, 2018 · Airbags, Fuel system · 96,450 miles · CA

Letting my frontier major problem last week 100miles away from home for work. My frontier won't accelerate cutting of speed. Has weird smell to it. Truck was towed nissan here diagnosed with fuel pump problem, tramission and radiator hv to be replaced costing $7000.00 06 friontier crew cab, 96000miles thinking when nissan knew all this about why not they fixing it. I don't have these money, last year had problem with nissan I went bought new rav4 start telling my friend now stay out of nissan

Filed Mar 21, 2016 · Fuel system · 44,695 miles · CA

The lock ring that holds the fuel level sensor, fuel filter, & fuel pump assembly has come loose and the assembly moved upward about inch leaving a gap allowing gas to splash out of the top of the fuel tank when full of gas or going over a bump. This happened over time after the vehicle's fuel sensor was replaced after a recall.

Filed Jan 20, 2016 · Fuel system · 119,000 miles · TX

Shortly after purchasing the vehicle used in late december 2014. I was receiving a p0463 code the gas gauge randomly started dropping to below empty and the light would go on just after filling up the tank (full). The gauge stays at empty with the light on all the time until it reaches around 1/4 tank or less and will go down sometimes until empty again. However it has run out of gas on me multiple times in intersections when it says I have 1/4 or 1/8th tank which leads to a major safety concern. I am forced to use the trip meter all the time while driving my vehicle. This is directly related to the fuel sending unit issue that has affected all other 2006 frontiers (and other years as well). Although nissan only replaced 'some' it is the same part and issue that has affected all frontiers that have had this issue. Why mine is not covered I am not sure but it has put my vehicle and any occupants in it in danger and is a costly repair due to a manufacturer defect. An auto repair store said the whole fuel pump unit needs to be replaced but the vehicle is my daily driver so I have had to drive it in this condition for a year now never knowing if it will run out on me while driving at speed.

Filed Dec 3, 2014 · Engine, Fuel system · 80,000 miles · FL

In eight years I have changed two zd30 engines in my frontier,because of burned out pistons and bad cylinder heads,eight burned out pistons in total,and as of today december 3/2014 my frontier lost power sending blue smoke from the exhaust and oil,my mechanic says the engine has to be opened again. My fuel pump went bad soon after the warranty was up.sent it over seas to be repaired ,at a cost of $1500.00 the dangerous part is the steering going loose,lucky for my wife and self I was in traffic driving at 10 MPH. The local dealer disclaimed everything. I am about to lodge a complaint to our local bureau of standards.

Filed Jan 11, 2014 · Engine, Transmission · 81,000 miles · WV

Driving going 50 trunk shut off,luckily I was able to get off the highway.it happened around 10 more times over a month before it just quit.not having high mileage on the truck now or at the time of receiving a warranty notification back in 2012 never thought of it.so we had it towed to put on a fuel pump that it did not need $400.00 still will not start .I started looking up reviews on nissan to find out that nissan has known about this in 2007 .I still owe $3600.00 on this truck ,bought it new with 24 miles on a lease... Loved it...so after my lease was up I refinanced 2010 with 41501 miles bought a 3 yr extended warranty,never used it .now after learning about a co - pay for a truck really nissan ...my truck has 81000 miles ..I don't have 2500.00 to put in it .time for nissan to recall it,and face it you have a problem nissan .please I need help.

Filed Jul 10, 2012 · Fuel system · 25,000 miles · GA

Been smelling gas for over a year. Then driving home on 07/05/2012 fuel pump started spewing gas took 18 gallons gas to drive 10 miles before I new what was going on . Fuel pump assembley has multiple stress fractures all over the top and fittings that have been there for a long time probable from new. Nissan will not fix. Says my VIN is not in the recall . I have the fuel pump with photos of the stress fractures thanks.

Filed Jun 7, 2010 · Fuel system · 38,500 miles · NV

Check engine light is illuminated due to faulty fuel sending unit. The fuel sending unit controls the vehicle fuel gauge and provides information to run on board emissions diagnostics. Dealerships refuse to cover the repair under warranty. Consumers are unable to register a vehicle when the check engine light is on because the vehicle will not pass a smog test. Safety becomes an issue due to the fuel gauge not accurately providing the correct level of fuel in the tank. A recall has already issued for a similar fuel issue on this vehicle - I believe the fix requires replacement of the fuel pump and includes the fuel sending unit.

Filed May 21, 2009 · Fuel system · 101,240 miles · TX

2006xe vehicle stopped running on interstate hwy.towed to baytown nissan. Faulty gauge reading LED to running tank dry. Replaced fuel pump and sending unit. Spent $205.00 for towing and $406.82 to replace pump and sending unit!