2008 Nissan Frontier fuel system problems

Filed Oct 29, 2024 · Fuel system · NY

While driving the vehicle and the fuel gauge reading 1/4 tank, without any prior notification such as a "low fuel" light thw car shut off on the highway, the vehicle ran out of gas. This has happened 3 times. Upon researching there is a known recall for this vehicle that exhibits these exact symptoms as the fuel gauge shows 1/4 tank but really there is no gas. Other than this the fuel gauge works, when filled with gas it shows full on the gauge, but upon reaching the 1/4 tank level the gauge stops moving and does not indicate low fuel leaving me to believe there is gas when in fact there is not.

Filed Jan 12, 2022 · Fuel system, Steering · NY

I was driving my vehicle and I ran out of gas. The gas gauge maintained a quarter of a tank and the gas light never came on. I check for recalls and it turns out this is a known recall for this vehicle, but it says 0 recalls. But the problem still persists, therefore the vehicle is still suffering from this problem. After filling the gas after the car ran out. I tested this theory 2 more times to confirm that indeed the vehicle was suffering from this recall, in which i run out of gas without knowing. Secondly, the links associated with the other recall, have also failed/failing as the vehicle is becoming unstable while driving at times and a mechanic has already determined the links to be the cause, yet when I check my VIN number, it says 0 recalls. Yet my vehicle clearly suffers from this. Can my vehicle please be added to the list, as this is very scary as the first time I ran out of gas I was on the expressway, and the vehicle sways yet it is not listed and needs to be for safety reasons and concerns. Thank you for your time, effort, and consideration regarding this, I await your timely response.

Filed Aug 10, 2020 · Engine, Fuel system · 180,000 miles · CA

Driving on street truck began to shake and vibrate I loss power and car couldn't shift into gear it seemed I pulled over and stopped and shut off. Car I started it began to drive and it wudnt go over 30mph I stopped and noticed leaking under the truck towards the engine and when I pressed on gas it wouldn't go still so I stopped and got towed

Filed Nov 2, 2019 · Fuel system · GA

Fuel vent tube is so blocked when opening gas cap vapors blow out with much pressure and can not pump gas into truck as it spreads out over the truck and all over the place!! I just bought this truck and I am sure it is a very serious safety concern ,could turn deadly ..

Filed Feb 22, 2019 · Fuel system · SC

When attempting to fill the tank with gasoline at several different gas stations, the liquid can not be properly dispensed into the tank because of a blockage. The liquid immediately spews out of the gas tank and onto the person filling the vehicle.

Filed Sep 26, 2018 · Fuel system · 52,000 miles · FL

Having the same issue that other frontiers were recalled for. Gas gauge is unreliable and the engine light stays on. Other frontiers manufactured just three months before ours are on recall but not ours. This is obviously a nissan issue as well documented on various boards and websites.

Filed May 29, 2018 · Fuel system · 46,800 miles · CA

Fuel gauge and empty light reflecting empty even after filling up the tank. Engine service light is on.

Filed Sep 20, 2016 · Fuel system · 140,000 miles · GA

I have a 2008 nissan frontier and the gas vent control valve has failed where the back wash flap at the top of the gas tank has fallen into the gas tank neck preventing me from being able to put gas into the gas tank. I called nissan headquarters and they transferred me to a local dealer. The service manager there said I would be charged $150.00 just for them to look at the vehicle. I think this is outrages because I read on your government site that this is a common problem on more nissan models too. This should be a recall item. Respectfully, michael h.

Filed Nov 5, 2014 · Fuel system · TX

Nissan acknowledged that the fuel gauge sending unit in model years 2004-08 was faulty, causing the unit to send faulty information on fuel levels and causing the check engine light to come on. They offered an extended warranty to repair the problem, but when I contacted them, they said my VIN# wasn't covered - even though it is the year model affected with the problem. No such restriction on VIN# s is presented on their websites. It is only after I tried to get the problem repaired that they denied covering it, even though it is a known defect. I appealed all the way to corporate and got nowhere. I believe they are simply trying to dodge paying for a repair that is their own manufacturing fault.

Filed Nov 3, 2014 · Fuel system · 40,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan frontier. The contact stated that the fuel level gauge failed to show the correct fuel level readings. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the fuel level sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000.