Campaign id pc042, I bought this truck used from a dealer when I went to fill up the gauge read empty I found this recall but the nissan dealer said my truck isn't on the recall , it is doing exactly what the recall claims and it's for 2006-2008 frontier , I can't afgord to get it fix and they won't honor the recall .
2006 Nissan Frontier fuel system complaints
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Faulty gas gauge. Fuel level sensor malfuntion
Passenger airbag warning light illuminated. In motion from a parking lot. Fuel gauge suddenly fell to empty on 07/10/2019 lights on dash illuminated showing need for upcoming service and tire pressure low.
2006 nissan frontier. Consumer writes seeking reimbursement for vehicles repairs. *ld
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. The contact noticed an abnormal fuel odor inside the vehicle. The odor attached itself to the contact's clothes. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 73,727.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. The contact stated that the fuel gauge was not reading correctly. When the contact filled up the fuel tank, the fuel gauge showed the fuel level as empty. The contact stated that the fuel gauge currently displayed as being empty. The manufacturer was contacted, provided a case number, checked for recalls, and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 47,500. *tt consumer stated gas gauge quit reading; light is on showing to be empty, drivers side glass won't roll up and down. Consumer contacted the dealer.
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.
I went to the gas station and filled the tank up all the way. Before I filled it the fuel gauge read slightly above a quarter tank. After I filled it I turned the car on and the needle was stuck at slightly above a quarter tank. So I turned the car off and turned it back on. The fuel gauge then dropped to the bottom and triggered the low fuel indicator along with the service engine soon indicator. Over 600 complaints have been issued and this happens on a lot of nissan cars such as the frontier, xterra, pathfinder, etc. This is a engineering design issue not a maintenance problem.
Dear nissan service: I am the owner of a 2006 nissan frontier se with approximately 124,000 miles. The vehicle was purchased used from nalley nissan in 2012 with approximately 89,000 miles on it. The history of the vehicle was meticulous, minus that the catalytic converter had been replaced by nalley nissan. In february 04, 2016 I had the left catalytic converter replaced at nalley nissan. The right catalytic converter was replaced prior to purchasing the vehicle. My vehicle has already had both catalytic converters replaced. On may 11, 2018 I was advised that I need both of my catalytic converters replaced again at stone mountain nissan. My check engine light had came on agaiinhowever, both of the catalytic converters have been previously replaced. It should be noted that this in not an inexpensive repair. I only used premium gasoline in my vehicle to ensure its proper performance and get my vehicle regularly maintained an nissan dealerships. It is rather obvious that there is something else going on with my vehicle that is defective in nature. I had read that this is a common problems with nissan frontiers and nissan altimas. I do not want to get the catalytic converts replaced at estimated $2200 and have this problem resurface again. In georgia, we have annual emissions tests and my vehicle will not pass an emissions test. Just recently, I had taken my vehicle on a short trip to north georgia. The engine stalled and completely lost power. I was able to get the vehicle home however, it is rather evident that something is mechanically wrong with my vehicle and just simply replacing the catalytic converters will not ensure that this problem will happen again. Is there any guidance that you can offer? Regards [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
When fuel tank is full, gauge drops to empty until you drive 75-150 miles, then the needle registers normal for the past year and dealer didn't find the issue. Now engine light registers and inspection sticker is being refused.
Fuel gauge recall. Nissan has a recall on the fuel gauge for the 2006 frontier but it does not include my VIN. My fuel gauge has exactly the issues in the recall. My VIN is [xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
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
The fuel sensor is not relaying accurate fuel levels. When vehicle is near empty tank the tank fuel gauge will often still read 1/4 tank level. The check engine light remains on which codes alerted on diagnostics relay back to the sensor issue. The problems is now worsening where even at full tank the gauge will sometimes indicate empty with fuel alert light on and tank just topped off. The improper fuel indication has caused the vehicle to run out of fuel several miles from a gas station while still showing 1/4 tank level. This can be very dangerous as being stranded in nc in peak of summer temps outside can reach over 100 degrees. Furthermore stalling out for lack of fuel in busy city traffic or sharp turn on highway at 60-70 mhp can lead to a very dangerous accident.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the fuel gauge would display inaccurate readings indicating more or less fuel was available then what was actually in the fuel tank. In addition, while refueling the fuel would sometimes back out of the filler hole when streaming fuel at a steady pace. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel level sending unit needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number 10v075000 (fuel system). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 110,000.
Fuel gauge is faulty and triggers the check engine light, causing it to fail inspection and greatly increasing the likelihood of the truck running out of gas. The issue matches the description of an nhsa recall on 2006 nissan frontiers. However, nissan says no such recall applies to my vehicle. Campaign # - pc042; the federal safety agency # 10v‑075. Https://www-odi.the federal safety agency.dot.gov/acms/cs/jaxrs/download/doc/acm13651432/rcrit-10v075-4498.pdf
Service engine light came on, had a nissan dealership diagnose as a "fuel level sensor " is bad. That they stated it's not cover under any warranties, which this part has been recalled in the past. Nissan should extend the recalls to incorporate more vehicles with this problem. This is a huge safety issue.
Even though my fuel tank is full my gage shows it is empty. This problem stareted long time ago and I been told some nissan frontiers are covered by factory for faulty fuel sensor and some aren't. Please advise what is the best of going forward. Thanks allen
My truck has the promblem of campaign number 10vo75000 but nissan said not cover by my VIN is this more wide spread in other modle truck?
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled on several occasions. The contact stated that the vehicle was out of fuel. The contact stated that the fuel gauge failed to display the correct fuel level. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
Service engine light code po463 fuel level sensor is know defective and told me for them to cover the cost of replacement all they would need is an official diagnosis which I got from nissan of sacramento at my own expense of $150 which was a struggle since I'm unemployed, I'm told it could show the gauge can show 1/4 tank when there is no gas in the causing potential stalling in traffic and causing an accident
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 MPH, the engine warning indicator illuminated as the vehicle stalled. The fuel gauge displayed an inaccurate reading that the fuel tank capacity was full however, the fuel tank level was empty. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The mechanic informed that the fuel sensor would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
The gas gauge has stopped working. It will read empty (with light on) even immediately after a fill-up. Over the next few days, it gives erratic readings. I have to keep a written note on the mileage each time I fill up so that I don't accidently run out of gas
I called nissan in regards to the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v075000. They claim that it does not apply to my VIN [xxx]. My vehicle has roughly 52,000 miles on it and is experiencing this issue. They want me to take it to nissan for a diagnosis that will cost me ~$150. My check engine light is always on and refers to the fuel sending unit. The in cabin fuel gauge shows 1/4 tank nearly all the time. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
A few weeks ago I noticed that the fuel gauge on my truck would drop to empty and the low fuel indicator light would turn on immediately after filling up. After I drove around a few miles, the fuel gauge would go back up to it's normal level. However, over the course of the last few weeks it has gotten worse and worse to the point where it almost always reads empty. After looking online, I found that there was a recall on my year, make, and model for faulty fuel sensors (the federal safety agency campaign #10v075000). However, after calling nissan and providing them with my VIN, they informed me that my truck was not part of the recall. After researching this online, I've found that many, many people are in the same situation as me. Some have even been told by the nissan repair mechanics who fixed their vehicles that it was caused by the same defect, but there was nothing they could do because the VIN wasn't included in the reported batch, or that that the extended warranty for this defect had already expired. This is outrageous. I walk to work almost every day so the mileage on my frontier is fairly low. I'm just over 50,000 miles since I purchased the truck in 2006, but I'm still affected by this serious defect. This is a potentially dangerous defect. It is not right that I, and every body else who is affected but not "covered", should have to pay the high price for the repair.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. After refueling the vehicle, the fuel gauge displayed an incorrect reading. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was aware of the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline), but the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 68,000. Updated 04/13/16*lj updated 06/05/18
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. When starting the vehicle, the fuel gauge provided inaccurate readings. The failure recurred numerous times. The dealer diagnosed that the fuel sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 02/12/16*lj updated 02/17/16.
Gas gauge stops working after half tank is used01.
The transmission on my truck suddenly went out with no warning during my morning commute in heavy traffic on the 202 loop in phoenix. Shifting to a different gear had the same effect as stepping on the gas, which was that the engine revved with no increase or decrease in speed. I had to coast across 4 lanes of fast moving traffic. It was an incredibly dangerous situation. I am told by the nissan dealership that transmission fluid mixed with coolant and that it was a catastrophic failure. I have received no notices of any kind from nissan and was shocked to learn that this is a known, commonly occurring defect and that the defect manifests instantaneously and without warning most of the time. Nissan should be held accountable for the defective system and for not notifying me that I should have the dealer fix it before they put my life and property and that of every person around me at risk. Updated 09/15/15*lj
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