Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. The contact noticed that the fuel gauge would not display the correct amount of fuel in the gas tank. The check engine light also appeared on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealers where the contact was informed that the fuel sending unit needed to be replaced and that the federal safety agency recall# 10v075000 fuel system, gasoline, storage, auxiliary did not apply to his VIN . The failure mileage was 64500 and the current mileage was 65000.
2006 Nissan Frontier fuel system complaints
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Back in november, 2009, I stopped to fill up my 2006 nissan 4x4 frontier extended cab pickup truck with gas. After filling tank, started the engine and put truck in gear to pull out of gas station and the gas gauge e (empty) light came on and check engine light came on and stays on till this day. I took it to a dealer to find out problem why gas gage quit working on my 51,000 mile truck at the time and they wanted to charge me $600.00 to replace the fuel level sending unit which is inside the fuel tank. Of course I haven't had the money to get it fixed. I never know how much gas I have because the gage is not working. I ran out of gas 1 time, luckily while I was strolling in to a gas station. I have since found out nissan will be implementing a recall on certain models year 2006 & 2008 frontier pickups, xterra and pathfinder vehicles. The problem that the recall states was 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. This could cause the vehicle to run out of gas and stall in traffic, increasing the risk of a crash, which came close to happening to me two days ago. I called nissan regarding a recall notice I found out on the internet, recalling these vehicles manufactured from 01/23/2006 to 3/16/2006. Mine was manufactured 06/2006 and I was told my VIN number did not show up on their recall database list. My complaint, my truck has the same defective part, I'm driving under dangerous conditions, I need nissan to stand behind their products and replace this part with no charge to me, the consumer. I'm taking a chance every time I drive this truck in the gas running out, and my vehicle stalling on the major interstate causing crash, injury, possibly death. I want my vehicle repaired now, not have to wait until my VIN no. Shows up on a recall list.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. The driver stated that upon filling the fuel tank with gasoline, the fuel gauge would read inaccurate fuel levels. He located a recall for the failure (the federal safety agency campaign id number: 10v075000, fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxiliary tank) and upon contacting the dealer, was told his VIN was not included with the recall campaign. Any repairs made to the vehicle would be at the owner's expense. No repairs were made. The failure mileage was 40,400 and the current was 40,420.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. When the fuel tank was full the fuel gauge indicated that it was empty and the check engine light remained illuminated. He contacted the manufacturer and no assistance was offered because the vehicle was not under warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 37,500 and the current mileage was 55,007. Updated 4/30/10 *cn updated 05/10/10
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. The contact stated that she is having the same problem as the nissan recall with her tank showing empty when it is actually full. She contacted the dealer and they told her that her vehicle was not included in the recall. The failure and current mileages was 79,987.
Fuel gauge on 2006 nissan frontier does not always work, leading you to believe you have more or less fuel than actually in the tank. My truck is not included in the recall announced on march 2, 2010, yet has the same problem. I've spent $250 to have this repaired and feel I should be compensated.
I have a 2006 nissan frontier. While driving down the road the truck shudders and shakes and cannot shift into gear. I had no pick up while driving on the interstate and had cars speeding by me at 75mph while I was barely able to drive the truck. The truck would drive fine and than this would happen out of nowhere. I took it to aamco and found out I had water in the transmission due to a leak in the radiator. I had to pay $2500.00 to have my transmission rebuilt and a new radiator installed. I feel this should be a recall on nissans part because it was a faulty radiator that caused the problem and could have caused a severe accident. I have heard of alot of complaints regarding this same problem but nissan refuses to due a recall. I have the same fuel gauge problem that was just recalled and I ran out of gas because of it. I feel that this needs to be investigated before someone is killed in an accident because their transmission just stops working while driving on the interstate.
2006 nissan frontier fuel gauge erratic indicating empty when below 1/2 tank full. Suspect float or sensor in fuel system.
I have a 06 nissan frontier. Just after the 36k warranty the fuel sending unit went out. This causes the service engine light to come on not to mention the fuel gage doesn't work. I paid 400 to have this unit replace. However, they have a "newer part number" which proves they know about the problem. This just isn't fair especially the vehicle on had 38k on it. Also, tailgate hinge problems. The right side hinge breaks. Something def wrong with how it was made as I had looked at several frontiers and 3 of them were broken. This needs to be looked at as well. Damages the tail gate when this happens and someone is going to get hurt.
06 nissan frontier fuel sending unit failed, 460,000 miles. The gas gauge shows 1/4 full when I just put in a full tank of gas. It should show a full tank of gas, but it doesn't it just shows a 1/4 tank full. This is a known problem that nissan should take care of. I'm surely not the only person too complain about this problem. What does it take to get a recall on this problem?
06 frontier fuel sending unit gone haywire. Gas gauge not working properly. Have seen hundreds of the complaints w/same problem. Nissan doesn't seem to worried about the problem, seeing there is no recall. Sure hope me or my family is not stuck in a vulnerable situation because of it. I'm hearing that its a short in the wiring of the unit inside the fuel tank that doesn't sound to good to me. Vehicle is out of warranty.
2006 nissan frontier. Problem with service engine soon(ses) light, napa diagnosed issue with a faulty fuel sending unit. This issue did initiate a recall on 2005 nissan vehicles (systemic to all), but not for later models (like mine). Cost of repair: $400 or more at a dealership, at least $250 non-dealership. Not covered under warranty if over 30k miles. Problem typically occurs after 2-3 years of vehicle ownership.
I have a 2006 nissan frontier, my gas gauge and vehicle computer that reads the gas level is not working. It left my new born baby boy and wife on the side of I-95 in port orange florida because it showed gas in the tank when there was none. Upon doing research I found this is a problem that occurs in many nissan model spread out around the year of our truck. I feel that this is a problem that needs to be taken care of by the dealer though a recall on the fuel sending unit. This is not an isolated problem but one that reaches many nissan owners. *tr thank you
Fuel tank gauge becomes erratic, no way to determine amount of fuel in tank. Common problem with this vehicle no recall issued but nissan has issued a tech service bulletin tsb: ntb07069.
The fuel sending unit on my 2006 nissan frontier le is not working properly. When I fill up my truck the fuel gauge falls below empty and the light goes on . At times it says that I have more gas than I really do. It has been brought to my attention that nissan is selling all their trucks and SUV's with faulty systems. I replaced the fuel cap in hopes that would help.
I am an owner of 2006 nissan frontier crewcab se. Since day one at random while filling the fuel tank it pukes gas out onto side of truck, ground and me. The dealership where I purchased my truck were jerks, said it was the pump design at the station. Just dismissed me, "try another station." I have since talked to other owners having the same problem. This a health, safety, and environmental hazard.
Fuel gauge malfunctions when gas tank is full. When the tank is fully filled, the gauge indicates empty and the gas light remains on. Other times the gauge reads at different levels, mostly half full or one quarter tank.
Drove home from work with 1/4 of tank... Went to fill it all the way full.... Started engine, service engine check light turned on... And noticed the tank is not registering its full... Started driving... After a mile fuel gauge drops to empty and low fuel light turned on... Went home and did some research... And im surprised its not just me that have this same problem.... We need to do a recall for this.
Fuel gauge on my 2006 nissan frontier quit working. I see I'm not the only one by far to have this problem.
I have a 2006 nissan frontier nismo I have had 3 fuel "sending units" replaced and have only 21000 miles on the truck. This is due to very erratic and somewhat unsafe defective equipment ie; gas gauge/sending unit. I recently had it replaced for the third time and it is now worse than before. I am very frustrated and this seems to be a universal problem with the gas gauge/sending unit. I would like to see a recall and this problem fixed once and for all. Thanks
"I have a 2006 nissan frontier. I had 1/4 of a tank of gas and went to fill up. After filling up my gas tank, I turned on the car, at which point the needle did not register the full tank. After driving a couple miles, the check engine light came on. I went directly to the dealer and was told that it was a fuel sending unit/sensor and that it was no longer covered after 41k miles. After returning home and doing research, I went online to x.nissanhelp.com after performing a search, I came across many others who have experienced the same problem. Apparently it has something to do with the fuel sending unit. A similar problem was found on the 2000-2004 xterra models and a recall was performed when the vehicle would stop after not getting any fuel, posing a great danger. It seems that something in the unit is faulty and will corrode over time. There is a general consensus that everyone who is having the problem is experiencing the same thing after having the vehicle for over 2 yrs and with around 39k-49k. If this problem existed in previous models, and it was recalled, the 2005-2007 xterras, frontiers, and pathfinders should get this fixed at no charge to the customer!! Why wait for accidents and possible deaths, especially since the problem lies in an integral part of the vehicle. Cost of repair ranges from $300-600."
2006 nissan frontier 40,000 mi. Gas gauge not working service engine soon light stays on.
Defect on level sensor of the fuel tank, caused the check engine light to come on, and the fuel meter to malfunction. This defect could lead to run out of gas at any time putting any passenger in danger while in the highway. This is a very common problem with nissan path finder, frontiers and many others especially 2005 to 2007 models. Nissan dealers are charging about 600.00 dollars to fix something that they do defective and continue to do defectively.
2006 nissan frontier fuel gauge problem. Went to fill up gas on 9/20/09 and fuel gauge is at empty after fill up. Service engine light is on.
My 2006 nissan frontier has a problem with the fuel sending unit. The fuel sensor (part number 25060-zs00a) that is attached goes bad and gives inaccurate fuel level readings. This can cause a safety hazard if the driver is not given a correct read out of the amount of gas in the tank. This is a well known problem to nissan, they have a "service bulletin" for the problem as of october 4th, 2007, yet they have not issued a recall for the problem as it is a clear safety issue. I went to a nissan dealership in long beach ca (1800 e spring st, signal hill, ca' - (562) 426-0333') and they needed $100+ to begin to work on my truck, and another $400+ to fix it. Seeing as how this is a safety issue I should not have to pay a dollar out of pocket. I called the nissan corporate number 1800nissan1. They informed me that I would still have to pay the money to get it fixed and they could not tell me if I could be reimbursed until after the repairs are made, and my money already spent. I have done research on the internet and found many people with the same problem I do. Also, the service advisor at the nissan dealership I visited was already well aware of the problem as he had seen it numerous times in frontiers he has worked with. This shows that nissan is being negligent with this safety issue and it needs to be fixed.
2006 nissan frontier pickup. Gas senor, after filling gas gauge would not show full. Then check engine light came on.
I own a 2006 nissan frontier, the fuel level sensor has gone bad. This is an internal part of the gas tank,not conducive to wear and tear. I have no idea the amount of gas I have in my vehicle because it affects the gas gauge reading zero. Having children in the car,I can't afford to get stranded in middle of nowhere. Cost of repair $400+.
06 nissan frontier gas gauge erratic at 40,00 miles, causes ses light to go on and I don't know how full my gas tank is now.
Nissan 2006 frontier, bad fuel level sensor, as per trouble code p0463. I have researched this online and have found hundreds of complaints for all different types of nissans having the same problem as myself. Basically service engine light comes on and gas gauge works intermittently, gives false reading of amount of fuel in tank. I personally have run out of gas on several occasions as a result. This problem started at approx 55k miles, this is consistent with other peoples complaints as well.
2006 nissan frontier le with 45,550 miles. Fuel gauge stopped working and dropped to empty with a full tank of fuel. Distance to empty and mpg dashboard data turned to just blinking dashes -------. Check engine light illuminated. Coral springs nissan, coral springs, fl would not take vehicle until fuel level was at 1/4 tank or below. I have to drive vehicle for 1 week to drop fuel level and deal with an inaccurate fuel gauge...never knowing truly how much fuel I had along the way. Turned out diag. Code p0463, under nsb07069a,,,which was fuel level sensor. Fortunately car was covered under extended warranty with a $50.00 deductible....otherwise this is a 600.00 repair. This is an all too common nissan problem that nissan recognizes...some vehicles the fuel gauge never moves and you think you have fuel in the tank.....a safety issue!!! !nissan should be forced to do a recall on this issue.
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