Nissan Maxima fuel leak problems

Filed Sep 2, 2016 · Fuel system · 72,000 miles · NY

Fuel pressure dampner leaking gas after 72,000 miles on 2004 nissan maxima. There are two on fuel rail. If climate control vent is open, one can smell gas if there is a problem. Very poor design to fix 3 hours labor to pull intake manifold off to repair, bolts upside down on dampner and hard to get to. Just replacing dampners did not stop leak, fuel rail also had to be replaced.

Filed Aug 22, 2013 · Fuel system · NY

After filling gas to the full tank, car was parked inside the garage. Soon garage smelled like a gas spill/leak. Looked around and under the car for leakage. No visible sign of leak. Had to move the car outside the garage to avoid filling the garage with gasoline smell and fumes and avoid any possible hazards to house and human. Next day, took it to the nearest garage for inspection. Mechanics checked it out and mentioned that gas filler pipe (metal pipe between gas filling hole to gas tank) is rusted and has holes from where the gas liquid escaped and smelled. If I had left the car in garage for overnight, which could have filled up garage with gasoline fumes and could have created hazards condition. Also, having hole in the filler pipeline is also a potential hazards since gas spilling can happen any time without warning. This can also create fire hazards situation if there is any spark near by. Spilling would not be visible unless hole gets bigger and mass amount of gas rushes out. In any case, gas leak is dangerous to environment and humans. Nissan should provide the fix at no charge to customers.

Filed Feb 7, 2013 · Fuel system · 134,000 miles · FL

Since I purchased vehicle back in 2007, this vehicle leaks gasoline when full tank is fueled. It creates a large puddle of fuel in the rear under the fuel neck fill pipe. It takes about 20 miles of driving for the leak to stop. I had never been made aware of this being a common problem by any service center I have taken it to. My household is safety conscious when it comes to the use of any flammable items that could pose a risk of fire when these leaks occur. I always try not to fill the tank completely but I admit sometimes I simply forget, only realizing it after the fuel station gasoline hose stops on its own. My concern has always been that while driving and is leaking, someone may throw out their window a cigarette or I may go over something that could trigger a spark, causing a fire/explosion.

Filed Nov 21, 2011 · Fuel system · 135,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 1990 nissan maxima. The contact stated that there was corrosion within the fuel filler neck, which caused a fuel leak and could possibly cause a fire. The manufacturer informed the contact of the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 95v244000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap), but the VIN was not included. The dealer was not notified and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 135,000 and the current mileage was 147,000.

Filed Apr 7, 2011 · Fuel system · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 1991 nissan maxima. The contact stated that the straps connected to the fuel tank fractured because of corrosion and the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The mechanic discovered that the filler cap assembly was corroded and that the muffler could not be replaced because of the fuel leak caused by the corrosion from the tank assembly. The mechanic referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 95v244000 (fuel system), but the contact was told by the manufacturer that the recall was expired and the vehicle was not included. In addition, the odometer was inoperable. The failure and current mileage was unknown.

Filed Jun 23, 2010 · Fuel system · VA

Vehicle: 1994 nissan maxima (VIN# [xxx]) every time I pump in a full tank of fuel at the gas station, the fuel begins to leak and creates a puddle of fuel underneath the car. The fuel filler tube and wheel housing is significantly corroded that has resulted in a fuel leak. In the presence of an ignition source, it could result in a fire. Also, the left rear seat belt retractor is mounted to the wheel and the mounting could fail in a vehicle crash. I discovered the federal safety agency campaign id number: 95v244000, which was a recall on the 1994 nissan maxima fuel system, gasoline: storage tank: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap. A mixture of mud and salt got trapped between the fuel filler tube and wheel housing that resulted in corrosion of the fuel filler tube and wheel housing. This vehicle has been garaged-kept and only has 140,000 miles for a 16-year-old vehicle. On 6/18/2010, I brought the car into rosenthal nissan dealer in vienna, va for repair/replacement, but after calling nissan north america, inc., I was told that my car did not qualify for the recall and I would have to repair/replace it at my own expense (file# [xxx]). The recall was specific for the type of safety defect that I am currently experiencing on the same year and make/model vehicle, but nissan north america, inc. Refuses to heed the federal safety agency campaign id number: 95v244000. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Aug 22, 2008 · Fuel system · 92,480 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 1992 nissan maxima. The contact stated that there is a fuel leak on the pipe that connects to the gas tank due to corrosion. The manufacturer stated that there was a recall regarding this failure. The contact went to the dealer; however, there was only one person there who could perform the repair. Nissan has the necessary part and the contact can repair it himself, but they refuse to sell him the part. The failure has been ongoing for two months. The recall number was unknown. The failure mileage was 92,480.

Filed Feb 24, 2008 · Fuel system · NY

Dealer performed recall campaign no. 95v244000. A few years later the gas filler tube is still leaking gas. I took the vehicle back to the dealer and they said they could not fix it because they do not warranty prior recall work. Can the dealer refuse to fix it a second time ? Shouldn't they fix it to prevent the problem from occurring again. Thank you .

Filed Mar 31, 2007 · Fuel system · FL

I have a 1993 nissan maxima. While filling my gas tank up in jan 07 I notice a steady stream of gas leaking from the tank. I thought maybe I just over filled it and it happen several times. I took it too several shops and they wanted to charge me more than I can afford. So I don't fill it up anymore and pray each and every time I get in the car. I saw that my car has a recall and took it to the nissan dealer in my area. They saw that the car had a recall but said that they will not fix the car and tried to talk me into buying a new one which is not possible for me right now. I love my car is still runs great, I just don't want to die in it. I'm afraid if I get hit from behind that the car will explode can you help me? I took the car to the dealer 3/26/07 in orlando, fl on colonial dr. Thanks in advance.

Filed Jul 5, 2005 · Fuel system · 54,000 miles · PA

I have a gas leak as described in the federal safety agency campaign # 95v244000. Recall date was 12/15/95. I took my 1990 nissan maxima to the dealer repair and was told that there was no open recall on my VIN even though I had a print out of the recall from your web site. This could present a fire hazard.