2005 Nissan Pathfinder: fuel pump failure

Filed Oct 26, 2016 · Engine, Fuel system · 116,000 miles · CO

I was stranded in a parking lot because my car would not start. After having it towed to the dealership, I find out it is the "intermix" between the radiator and the transmission. I never received any information about this from nissan, but now understand it was a known and frequent failure - by design. Essentially, after 90,000 mile, the car is worthless because of this issue. After paying $5,000 for the repair, I drove off the lot only to have my fuel pump fail. Literally, I drove off the lot and the engine began misfiring. Unbelievable.

Filed Oct 13, 2010 · Fuel system · 118,000 miles · SC

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. While driving the vehicle at any speed the contact noticed that the gasoline gauge would not indicate the correct amount of fuel inside of the gasoline tank. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The current mileage was 134000 and the failure mileage was 118000.

Filed Sep 30, 2010 · Fuel system · 87,000 miles · KY

I have a 2005 nissan pathfinder, as I was on the interstate, the car just died and the same almost happened to me! The fuel sensor went out so couldn't find out the fuel levels, then it stalled out as I was driving!! I had to replace the whole fuel pump, but I am lucky to be alive and want this to be a 2005 recall!

Filed Sep 8, 2010 · Transmission · 65,000 miles · GA

I bought my 2005 nissan pathfinder new from the dealer. At about 60,000 miles I started having transmission problems and was told that nissan had a severe problem with the radiator leaking into the transmission and ruining it. I had to replace the radiator at a cost of about $600.00. I believe that nissan should have had a recall since this problem is so widely documented. I have also had to replace fuel pump which cost me $500. Needless to say, I won't be looking for a nissan product when I shop for my next car. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jun 22, 2010 · Fuel system · 37,499 miles · AZ

The check engine light came on approximately 12 months ago regarding the fuel level sensor (which is attached to the fuel pump and enclosed inside the gas tank). Nissan has recalled 2006 and newer models for the same problem but not the 2005 models. This failure causes erratic readings in the fuel level gauge on a regular basis and can cause the vehicle to cease operation even though the gauge shows fuel availability. Unfortunately my vehicle will fail its upcoming state mandated emission inspection even though it has not emission issue or fuel vapor leak. Nissan wants $600+ to repair this defect. Upon viewing national websites it appears this is a very common occurrence with the 2005 nissan models.

Filed Jan 31, 2010 · Fuel system · 108,435 miles · TX

Re: 2005 nissan pathfinder about 2, 5 years ago, my fuel gauge read 1/2 full or all empty and check engine light was on. Changing oil reset light initially, but it came back on. Short time later car failed safety inspection because of gauge and light. Car mechanic replaced sending unit, fuel pump and filter. Said pump needed to be replaced in order to replace sending unit. Dec/09 car failed to start. Gauge read 1/2 full. Mechanic said fuel filter failed, but pump had to be replaced since filter is inside pump. Jan30,2010. As I write this my tank reads half full and the car won't start. It is doing the same thing it did the last time. Being stranded because of a failed fuel pump/filter/ gauge/sending unit is dangerous. I can trust that a part (that is supposed to last the life of the vehicle) isn't going to fail me. I would add over the last several months, despite appropriate servicing and maintenance, (even replaced tires) my fuel consumption has become very poor. The issues are somehow connected. See also blogs http://www.topix.com/forum/autos/nissan-pathfinder/tmvjfugon9rd4eb8i entitle "fuel gauge problems". Evidently, there are a lot of people world-wide having the same or similar problems.

Filed Jun 30, 2009 · Fuel system · 62,000 miles · AZ

We have a squeaking underneath our vehicle and it smells like gas. After researching it online we found out that there is problems with the fuel pump assembly and that there is no recall. We are worried that our vehicle could be leaking gas due to the change in the fuel pump assembly from the 2004 to the 2005 model. Our gas gauge reads incorrectly and the check engine comes on so we suspect it has to do with the gasoline smell and the squeaking. We think that there must be a hole somewhere that has occurred from the constant rubbing of the fuel pump assembly.

Filed Feb 10, 2009 · Fuel system · 41,000 miles · CO

For a 2005 nissan pathfinder se with 41,000 miles. "service engine soon" light came on and dealer informed me the problem is a failed fuel level sending unit. 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. Reference nissan technical service bulletin ntb07-69a. Recommend consumer-initiated recall of fuel pump and fuel level sending unit.

Filed Aug 27, 2008 · Fuel system · 52,000 miles · SC

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. The check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel and the fuel gauge was very erratic. Even if the gas tank was full, the needle would remain at 3/4 or half way. The dealer diagnosed the failure and found an error code, which meant that the fuel pump sending unit was defective. The fuel level sensor needed to be replaced. Through research, the contact discovered a very common failure with nissan vehicles; however, no recalls have been issued for this defect. The vehicle has not been repaired and nissan stated that the contact would be responsible. The failure mileage was 52,000 and current mileage was 58,000. Updated 09/24/08. *lj updated 09/30/08.

Filed Aug 12, 2008 · Fuel system · 58,000 miles · NJ

2005 nissan pathfinder fuel indicator light sensor, after reading several identical complaints it seems to be a defect with the sensor. But in order to get a 80 pert fixed the dealers are charging $500-700 with labor and having customers replace the entire fuel pump while there at it. At 60,0000 miles the fuel gauge now reads empty and the check engine sensor remains on. If I don't pay to fix the sensor I will not know how much gas I have & several customers failed inspection.

Filed Jun 10, 2008 · Engine, Fuel system · 46,655 miles · CT

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. Due to failures, the contact has only driven the vehicle three times since it was purchased on may 21, 2008. The engine light remains illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they would bypass the engine and shut off the light. On two occasions, the vehicle would not start because it was too hot. The vehicle was purchased with the original stereo system, but, when it stopped working, the dealer replaced it with a demo. The contact took the vehicle to a different mechanic and was informed that the fuel pump sensors were failing and a fuel pump was needed. The current mileage was 47,000 and failure mileage was 46,655. Updated 07/10/08.*lj upated 07/08/08

Filed May 12, 2008 · Fuel system · 60,000 miles · MA

Have had problems with check engine light since purchasing the car. Brought to dealer several time they said gas cap was loose after they tighten the gas cap the light came back on they said it was a gross evap leak then replaced a valve or sensor at the gas tank. The problem came back and with a little internet research I found there is a technical service bulletin ntb07-069a. The problem is the fuel gauge will read different I can have a full tank and it says 1/4 tank also anytime the car gets below 1/2 tank the check engine light comes on. Brought to the dealer and they replaced a sensor in the fuel and it seems to be fixed. They wanted to replace the fuel pump and sensor for close to $600 the sensor was around $300.