Fuel gauge began reading inaccurately causing me to run out of gas in the middle of a busy road. There is already a recall for my model and year vehicle for this problem. However, the manufacturer says my VIN number is not included.
2006 Nissan Frontier fuel system complaints
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Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. After adding fuel to the vehicle the fuel gauge did not register the new amount of fuel in the vehicle. The fuel gauge displayed the incorrect amount of fuel that was in the fuel tank. The manufacturer was notified and informed him that his vehicle was not included in the recall that was associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 10v075000, fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxiliary tank. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 58,000.
2006 nissan frontier's fuel gauge is sporadic. It will read 1/4 tank and then suddenly drop to empty and the low fuel light comes on. After filling, it may take days for the gauge to read full. Shortly after the problem started the service engine soon light came on. Computer error says error po463 fuel level sensor circuit high input probable cause: this is a safety issue. From the federal safety agency campaign #10v075000: "this could cause the vehicle to run out of gas and stall in traffic increasing the risk of a crash". Nissan dealer service tech. Told me this a big issue with many more vehicles than the recall (the federal safety agency camp. #10v075000) covers. A defective gauge and their vehicle not covered by the current recall(s). I don't know the statistics on what it takes to trigger an expanded recall but I hope the federal safety agency looks into it. I've checked with other online forums for nissans & there are many other people having the same problem. Nc requires that we get our vehicles inspected every year. My truck will not pass with the service engine light on...please help!
2006 nissan frontier's fuel gauge is sporadic. It will read 1/4 tank and then suddenly drop to empty and the low fuel light comes on. After filling, it may take an hours for the gauge to read full. Shortly after the problem started the service engine soon light came on. Computer error says error po463 fuel level sensor circuit high input probable cause: this is a safety issue. From the federal safety agency campaign #10v075000: "this could cause the vehicle to run out of gas and stall in traffic increasing the risk of a crash". Nissan dealer service tech. Told me this a big issue with many more vehicles than the recall (the federal safety agency camp. #10v075000) covers. I contacted nissan to ask if they planned to expand the recall. They said no and declined to assist with even the part for the 500 part. From looking at numerous forums and this site. I can see that the are many owners in the same situation--a defective gauge and their vehicle not covered by the current recall(s). I don't know the statistics on what it takes to trigger an expanded recall but I hope the federal safety agency looks into it.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. The contact stated the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility where the mechanic advised that the fuel level sending unit was defective and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired at an authorized dealer. The contact was able to locate a recall associated with the failure (the federal safety agency campaign id number: 10v074000 fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system) however, the manufacturer advised his VIN was not included in the recall and would not offer any further assistance. The failure mileage was 84,500 and the current mileage was 85,000. Updated 10/13/10. *lj updated 10/19/10
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. The contact stated that the fuel gauge indicated that the fuel tank was half full. The vehicle stalled since the fuel tank was empty. The contact noticed that every time the fuel tank was full, the fuel gauge would indicate that there was no fuel in the vehicle. The dealer was contacted and stated that his vehicle was not included with the federal safety agency campaign id number: 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxiliary tank). The contact experienced the identical symptoms that were listed in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 50,000. The current mileage was 62,000.
Summary: nissan is recalling certain model year 2006 and model year 2008 frontier, xterra and pathfinder vehicles. The molded fuel tank shells can deform, causing the fuel sender float arm to contact an embossment molded into the tank shell causing the instrument panel fuel gauge to show that the vehicle has approximately one quarter tank when the fuel tank is empty. My VIN si [xxx] nissan claims my vehicle is not part of the recall when it is obvious that im having this issue and have had it for some time now. Nissan is refusing to honor it's customers. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. While the contact started the ignition, the "service engine" warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. In addition, the fuel gauge displayed an accurate reading whenever fuel was dispensed into the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The technician informed that the fuel sensor would need to be replaced. There was a recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank). However, the VIN was excluded from the recall defect. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was 70,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. While traveling at 60 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated on the dashboard. Within seconds, the fuel level gauge became inoperable. The dealer advised that the fuel level sensor would need to be replaced. The contact inquired about the federal safety agency campaign id number: 06v092000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap) but was told his VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 74,000 and the current mileage was 82,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. The contact stated that whenever fuel was dispensed into the fuel tank; the fuel gauge would not display an accurate reading. The exhaust emission warning light illuminated and remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. The vehicle was taken to an emission station where the emission warning indicator was repaired. An authorized dealer was notified and informed him of the federal safety agency recall campaign id number 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline, storage auxiliary tank) . The VIN was excluded from the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 77,800.
Fuel level gauge on my 2006 nissan frontier [xxx] gives sporadic readings: reads empty when tank is full. After several miles gives apparently accurate reading until approximately 1/4 tank when it suddenly reads empty. This usually (but not always) occurs. Nissan claims this VIN is not covered under the current recall of this model for this exact same problem, and insists they have no obligation to fix it. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Fuel gauge stopped working, making it impossible to tell how much gas is in the tank. This is dangerous and a huge inconvenience requiring me to fill up way before necessary to avoid have the truck run out of gas in the middle of the freeway. There was a recall, but my VIN didn't qualify. This is a much bigger problem than nissan is acknowledging. They need to extend the recall to all vehicles with this fuel system design.
The fuel sending unit broke down and the gauge shows there is fuel left in the tank while it is actually empty. Danger since it increases the risk for a crash. Other VIN numbers same year and model has been recalled but mine not included.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. The vehicle failed state inspection on july 1, 2010 due to the gasoline sensor. The contact stated that he was aware that the fuel gauge was failing. The manufacturer was contacted. The manufacturer stated that his VIN was not included in recall 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxiliary tank) and that since the warranty was not valid they would not offer any assistance with the repair. The failure mileage was 75,000 and the current mileage was 75,888.
Molded fuel tank shells can deform causing the fuel sender float arm to contact an embossment molded into the tack shell causing the instrument panel fuel gage to show vehicle one quarter tank when the fuel tank is empty. Vehicle ran out of gas and stall in traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency recall campaign id number: 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank) and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs. After repairs, the vehicle began experiencing the failure and would stall without warning. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer four times yet they were unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer would not provide any assistance. The failure mileage was 36,000 and current mileage was 100,384.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. After refueling the vehicle the fuel level indicator would not adjust and continued to display that the fuel tank was empty. After one hour, the fuel level indicator slowly began to adjust to read the proper fuel levels. The failure recurred whenever the vehicle was refueled. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed there were no recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 64,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. The contact stated that the fuel gauge was reading inaccurate fuel levels. The contact believed the failure was associated with the federal safety agency recall campaign id number: 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank). The dealer advised the contact that his VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer advised that the vehicle was never serviced at an authorized dealer and would not provide any assistance. The vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired. The failure and current mileages were 62,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. While driving at 10 MPH, the contact noticed a soft whining noise coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to the dealership where the timing belt tension assembly was replaced. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000. The current mileage was approximately 82,000. Updated 07/12/10*jb updated 7/26/10 *cn the timing chain tensioner positioner assembly and fuel gauge had to be replaced. The consumer stated a recall had been issued regarding the fuel problem. The consumer stated he did receive a recall check, however it was for less than he paid for the repairs. Updated 08/09/10
Fuel level gauge not indicating proper level. Especially occurs immediately after fill up. Sometimes within a day or so the gauge will move to correct level and work fine until the next fill up. Other times gauge will show empty even with plenty of fuel in tank. The service engine light is also sporadic. This has been happening for over a year. Mileage when first occurred 45000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. The fuel gauge displayed that the fuel tank was full when it was empty and empty when it was full. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the fuel sending unit needed to replaced for $500. The manufacturer was calledl and confirmed that his VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 31,000.
2006 nissan frontier le 4x4 with may 2006 build date. Fuel gauge stopped registering upon fill up. Gauge needle drops to empty with low fuel light within 2 miles of fill up, followed by service engine soon light. After 3-5 days of driving, gauge intermittently starts reading actual fuel level and ses light goes off. Consequent weekly fill ups have exact same results. Nissan dealer says an active recall for fuel sending units does not cover my VIN. Impossible to tell how much fuel is in tank exactly on any given day. I use miles driven as gauge, and reset upon fill up weekly for a rough estimate.
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.
As my vehicle uses gas the gauge sticks at about 5/16 to 3/8 full. This action causes the fuel gauge to then do unusual things such as fall to empty and throw a fault code to the obd ii. Or the fuel level on the gauge will stay at approx. 5/16 to 3/8 full for a prolonged time while driving. I have contacted nissan but they say the trucks build date falls outside of the vehicles which have been recalled. It sure seems to me that I too have a gas tank with the deformity which causes the fuel float to "catch' or "stick'.
2006 nissan frontier fuel sending unit quits working after approx 4 years causing incorrect fuel gauge reading and service engine light to illuminate. Dangerous as incorrect gauge reading could cause vehicle to run out of fuel.
Filled my 2006 frontier with gas one day and the "service engine" came on. The next day the gauge did not register amount of fuel in tank. The following week I refilled again and gauge did not register properly. I then drove around for an hour and it eventually registered full again. Took to local nissan dealer and they did a scan and it revealed it had a faulty fuel level sender.the repair was completed about 2 months prior to recall being announced. I checked with the dealer and one service advisor said they would reimburse my cost, once the actual recall letters were sent out. Since then the dealer says the recall for the fuel sender does not apply to my truckand will not reimburse me. I called the 1-800 nissan number and they say my truck is not covered . However the service bulletin say "2005-2007 frontier - all".
I filled up my truck and the fuel gauge does not respond properly. It may tell me I have more or less gas than I actually do. I can turn the key off and recrank the engine and have a different reading. Recently it caused my service engine soon light to come on. Also if I am driving a long distant the gauge sometimes will go from empty and start going to full as I drive.
Tengo un carro 2006 nissan frontier,fabricado en junio 2006 ,y tiene el mismo problema que tienen los fabricados hasta marzo,que califican para un recalls ,es el sensor de la gasolina,y creo que hay mas carros con este problema que fueron fabricados durante el 2006 y si me pudieran ayudar con una investigacion de este defecto.en los carros fabricados hasta junio 2006,(sensor del gas)hace que no se sepa si el carro tiene gas o no ,y lo lleve al diler pero me dijeron que no me lo pueden arreglar porque no esta en la fecha de la campana.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. The contact received repairs to the vehicle under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxiliary tank). Following repairs, the contact filled the vehicle with gasoline fuel and the fuel level indicator would not read accurate fuel levels. The dealer advised the fuel tank would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The current and failure mileages were 63,000
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. The contact stated that after he filled the vehicle with gasoline, the fuel level indicator would only read half a tank of gasoline. The check engine light also illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer was able to diagnose the vehicle with a defective fuel level sender circuit (code p0426) which was described in the federal safety agency campaign id number 06v092000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap) but his VIN was not included in the recall. The dealer advised the repairs were the owners responsibility. The failure mileage was approximately 43,000 and the current mileage was 43,136.
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