Fuel leak due to corroded fuel filler neck. Nissan issued a recall due to this issue due to road salt causing corrosion. Ntb07-078 lists the range of 2001 nissan pathfinders as jn8(*)r0(***)1w 500001 ' 617275. My VIN #[xxx] and thus should be included in this recall. When I contacted nissan they indicate it is not. Not sure how to proceed. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
2001 Nissan Pathfinder fuel system problems
28 complaints (12% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 99,575.
- owner complaints
- 28
- of this car's complaints
- 12%
- typical mileage
- 99,575
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap11
- Storage: tank assembly2
- Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings2
At what mileage
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Nissan Pathfinder fuel system problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2001 Nissan Pathfinder fuel system
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
- What is wrong
- On certain vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, iowa, illinois, indiana, kentucky, massachusetts, maine, maryland, michigan, minnesota, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, tennessee, vermont, virginia, west virginia , wisconsin and the district of columbia, during the coating process of the fuel filler tube assembly, an insufficient amount of coating may have been applied at the lower mounting bracket. This could result in an opening in the coating which can allow water to enter and make contact with the bare metal of the tube.
- Risk
- This may result in surface rust but not perforation of the tube. However, in those areas of the country which use heavy concentrations of road salt in the winter, if a mixture of snow/water and salt makes contact with the bare metal, corrosion may occur to a degree which results in perforation of the tube. In this case fuel leakage may occur when filling the tank. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel filler tube assembly with a new one with an improved coating process. The recall began on november 26, 2007. Owners may contact nissan at 1‑800‑647‑7261.
Recall number 07V435000 · Recall details
What 2001 Nissan Pathfinder owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
1. Feet holder is broken . 2. Steering is lose that's why sometimes car doesn't start until you try to move the gear of steering . 3. Pressing gas paddle make too much noise and very slow pick up .
Pressing gas making too much noice
I have noticed a very strom gas smell in and outside of my wehicle lately. I took it to the garage and it needs a new gas tank as the original has rusted and leaking. I see where this model has a recall in the states with high road salt useage - this unit came from ontario with high road salt useage.
The fuel pump is leaking. Exhausted pipe leak and the muffler damaged.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated that there was strong fuel odor emitting from outside the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure generally occurred when the vehicle was low on fuel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the fuel tank was corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and verified that the vehicle was previously repaired under recall the federal safety agency campaign number: 07v435000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was unavailable.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated the vehicle was leaking fuel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician made the contact aware of recall the federal safety agency campaign number 07v435000 (fuel system, gasoline) and explained that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was taken to another dealer where the technician stated that the filler tube assembly needed to be replaced but since the statue of limitation had surpassed and the contact would have to cover the repairs. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 151,033 the current mileage was 274,415.
Gasoline filler pipe perforation leading to fuel loss when filled and fumes consistently - significant health hazard from fumes and fire/explosion danger.... Date and mileage required to complete this form is estimate... Nissan refuses to complete recall work as vehicle is no longer in salt state...code put in by initial technician was for non-salt state...technician was unaware that the vehicle was originally sold in and was in salt state for four years prior to moving to non-salt state.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 nissan pathfinder. The vehicle was parked when the contact stated that he noticed a strong odor of gasoline from the vehicle exterior. He then inspected the vehicle and discovered that the odor was coming from the filler tube. The dealer advised the contact of a potential recall on the vehicle under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 07v435000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap). The manufacturer advised the contact that they were unaware if his vehicle was included in the recall and would later return his call with a decision. The manufacturer did not return the contacts call and the contact was unaware of his vehicle was included in the recall campaign or not. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 105,000.
A strong odor of gasoline is present after filling up and lasts until the tank is approximately 3/4 full. This problem began 2 weeks ago. It occurs every time the tank is filled. The problem has not been corrected. The federal safety agency website indicated that a recall was issued in 2007 for this problem. The manufacturer's report date is 9-12-07. The vehicle is a 2001 nissan pathfinder and was originally sold in new york. I am the second owner and purchased the vehicle in 2004 in north carolina. Consequences of the defect are possible gasoline fire and total destruction of the vehicle and death of all passengers. The vehicle is parked and will not be driven until the dealer honors the recall. So far all conversations with the dealer and nissan have been fruitless, and both parties declare the vehicle has no outstanding recalls and they will not honor the federal safety agency recall because they have no record of any such recall. When I pushed them with the information on the federal safety agency id number for the recall, their response was "the federal safety agency does not own nissan." the federal safety agency id number is 07v435000.
Questions about the 2001 Nissan Pathfinder fuel system
Does the 2001 Nissan Pathfinder have fuel system problems?
Owners have filed 28 complaints about the fuel system of the 2001 Nissan Pathfinder, 12% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2001 Nissan Pathfinder fuel system problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 99,575 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Nissan Pathfinder fuel system?
Yes, 1 recall: 07V435000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Nissan Pathfinder have the most fuel system problems?
The Nissan Pathfinder model years with the most fuel system complaints are 2005 (276 complaints), 2006 (231 complaints) and 2007 (119 complaints).
Other 2001 Nissan Pathfinder problems
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