2007 Nissan Frontier: wrong fuel gauge reading

Filed Jun 17, 2021 · Fuel system · OR

Fuel level sending unit failed with code. Fuel gauge shows empty or at 1/4 full when full.

Filed Jul 23, 2020 · Fuel system · 69,000 miles · OH

Just finished reading through 23 pages of complaints going back to 2008 regarding failure of the fuel level sender unit--primarily on 2007 nissan frontiers. Mine failed at approximately 69,000 miles in february 2020, with the same symptoms that numerous other owners experienced: upon filling the tank, the gauge would drop to zero, the low fuel light would illuminate as would the check engine light--my code reader displayed a 463 code, fuel level sensor failure. The gauge would gradually go to full, and operate normally until it read just under half full, when it would again drop to zero. While the failure fell within the 72000 mile extended warranty, the year didn't, so nissan refused to make the repairs. I have to join the chorus of 2007 frontier owners wondering why identical 2006 and 2008 models--with exactly the same sender--were subject to a safety recall, but not the 2007s. It's an obvious safety issue, or the fuel gauge sender's performance wouldn't be included as an error code in the obd ii system. How about working the problem, ntsha? It's not too late!

Filed Sep 9, 2019 · Fuel system · 50,804 miles · TN

Gas gauge does not register accurately. Example being when tank is empty it still reads 1 quarter full.

Filed Jun 15, 2019 · Fuel system · 60,000 miles · TN

There is a known problem with the fuel sending unit for frontiers about this age. Nissan extended the warrantee a few years ago, but it wasn't long enough to cover the defect. Now the sending unit needs to be replaced for the fuel gauge to work, and the whole gas tank needs to be dropped to do it. Nissan ought to cover this known issue with a full recall, not just an extended warrantee.

Filed Nov 8, 2018 · Fuel system · 148,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 nissan frontier. The contact stated that the fuel gauge did not reflect the actual amount of fuel in the tank. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the fuel level sending unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 148,000.

Filed Oct 17, 2018 · Electrical, Fuel system · 57,899 miles · PA

My frontier was involved in a fuel level sensor recall in 2010 and was never replaced.the cel came on today(10/17/2018).I called my local dealer and they said the warranty on that part was increased 72;000 miles or three years.so as of today it is expired.I thought if a part was under recall it was for the life of vehicle. I worked at this dealership for over twenty years and never heard of anything like this.if a part is defective does it matter when it fails?

Filed Oct 9, 2018 · Fuel system · 56,077 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 nissan frontier. While driving approximately 40 MPH, all the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle stalled. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and waited a few minutes. Once restarted, the vehicle operated normally. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel gauge sensor failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 56,077.

Filed Sep 26, 2018 · Fuel system · 80,000 miles · OK

Gas gauge shows as empty even though it has a full tank. Service engine light is on. Was a recall in 2010 concerning this issue although nissan says it's not a campaign service. Was not notified about the recall even though it symptoms for the recall are exactly the issue I have. Have had the issue for over 7 years. Have contacted dealer and nissanusa and both deny the recall.

Filed May 17, 2018 · Electrical, Fuel system · 125,000 miles · CA

Fuel gauge operating erratic showing empty when I fill up and the low fuel light coming on then after driving it shows a different reading. I don't know how much gas is in it at any time because gauge not working correctly

Filed Feb 8, 2018 · Fuel system · MN

Fuel gauge not moving to full, as gas tank got refilled. It shows empty after refill and check engine light illuminates. Sometimes stay empty until gas out, not safe to drive. Hard to tell if emptied or not. Need rpair. My truck is only 40000 when this happened, now its at 60000 miles. Repair will cost over $600 if only replacing inside tank fuel gauge.

Filed Feb 1, 2018 · Airbags, Fuel system · 107,450 miles · VA

My 2007 nissan frontier crew cab has 107k miles and for unknown reasons the airbag light will not reset. This is unsafe because the airbags may not work in an accident. Also the fuel gauge is malfunctioning.

Filed Nov 28, 2017 · Electrical, Fuel system · 72,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 nissan frontier. While driving at unknown speeds, the fuel gauge indicated that there was fuel in the fuel tank, but in reality, there was no fuel in the vehicle. While in traffic on a hill, the vehicle stalled due to lack of fuel; however, the fuel gauge displayed a quarter tank of fuel. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. There were no open recalls for the vehicle. The failure mileage was 72,000.