On11/01/09 I filled up my gas tank on my 2005 nissan pathfinder and driving away I noticed the gauge remained on 1/4 of a tank. Also the service engine light came on and the reading on the dte read ------. Noticed on the net there are many other like me that has gone through this issue.
2005 Nissan Pathfinder fuel system complaints
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The fuel gauge on my 2005 nissan pathfinder isn't working properly. It will go from a full tank to empty and then back.
I have 2005 nissan pathfinder se. Ses light came on, code p0463, fuel level sensor high output. This was causing my fuel gauge to malfunction, cost almost $600.00 to fix. Only safety issue is running out of gas in an unsafe area.
I had a 1/4 of a tank so I went and filled up,as soon as I started the truck it registered empty soon after my check engine light came on and my dte just read ---- checked on line and found out this was a problem real common im afraid to get on the freeway and run out of gas cause that could be real dangerous for me as well as to others its a shame that someone will have get hurt or loss there life in order for nissan to correct this simple problem that has plagued older nissan trucks in the past, when they were able to recall them with no cost to the customer. I hope you can help for safety of our children and our streets.
Fuel tank on 2005 nissan pathfinder doesn't read right. You can run out of gas.
2005 nissan pathfinder; fuel gauge issues. The fuel gauge is erratic, inaccurate, or inoperative. In addition, the "check engine light" is 'on' with dtc code of p0461, p0462, or p0463 stored in self-diagnosis. Nissan technical service bulletin #ntb07-069a.
Fuel gauge reports inaccurate fuel levels. Fuel sensor defective. Check engine light also come on as additional warning. Sensor system requires replacement.
Fuel sending/sensing unit on 2005 pathfinder 4x2. Service engine light comes on and vehicle is not able to inform on fuel left on tank. Not the only one with this issue. Http://www.topix.com/forum/autos/nissan-pathfinder/tmvjfugon9rd4eb8i.
Many nissan vehicles have failed fuel sensor units. Nissan refuses to replace free of charge or to issue a recall. It is is safety hazard not to know how much gas is in your vehicle. Especially when more than one driver have access to the vehicle. By googling the problem I found out that many nissan owners have this fuel sensor bug. Several nissan models are effected.
Nissan pathfinder 2005 se error code p0463 fuel sending unit failed, check engine light and faulty gas gauge, replacement cost $400+.
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.
I filled up my gas tank and it didn't register a few days later the check engine light came on I took it to the dealership who informed me that my warranty expired a month ago and I was almost 1,000 miles over the warranty limitation. So because of this I would have to pay anywhere from $400-$800, which I don't have we're in a recession. Also while I was driving to nursing school one morning the 2005 pathfinder I was driving just stopped in the midst of morning rush hour traffic in the dead of a cold blistering winter morning. Later that day I took the vehicle to firestone who gave me a printout to take to the nissan dealership for the fuel sensor problem that seems to be apparent in this model as well as others. Again nissan wasn't willing to fix this problem. I pray that you guys can help us nissan owners who have invested our hard earned money into a vehicle of this type which by the way isn't a cheap vehicle, to alleviate this problem by asking nissan to take ownership of the faulty products that they're selling so that we don't have an additional out-of-pocket expense because of a problem that is truly no fault of our own. Obviously this is a safety issue and problem because my vehicle didn't pass inspection. So please help us millions of consumers who are having this problem get corrected through nissan its the right thing to do since this problem existed in other models and previous models they should make a better product or correct the problem as they occur. Nissan is a reputable company and unlike other automobile dealerships they're doing quite well so they can afford to keep us as customers happy by correcting their fuel system problems.
Continuing malfunction of fuel guage.
Fuel gauge reading in 2005 nissan pathfinder is not working for a second time.
Fuel sending unit failing like on many nissan vehicles. Recall and quit making people pay out of pocket for faulty product.
"I had 1/4 of a tank of gas and went to fill up. After filling up my gas tank, I turned on the car, at which point the needle did not register the full tank. After driving a couple miles, the check engine light came on. I went directly to the dealer and was told that it was a fuel sending unit/sensor and that it was no longer covered after 30k miles. 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."
Starting in feb. 009 with approx 53k miles fuel gauge started acting as if there was no fuel after filling up check engine light came on took to nissan dealer said fuel sensor was faulty after searching complaints on this site apparently not the first to experience. Sister in law also has a 2005 pathfinder with the same problem is anything being done by nissan to rectify this situation.
2005 nissan pathfinder se - with approximately 45,500 miles, service engine soon light illuminated, dte reading indicated -----, and analog gas gauge read nearly empty. Having filled up that morning, I knew I had a full tank. Local parts store read the trucks computer indicating a faulty fuel sending unit. After internet research, this seems to be a systemic problem with the nissan pathfinder and other nissan SUV's. Would like nissan take responsibility for their defect and make repairs at no cost to the consumer.
My 2005 nissan pathfinder's gas gauge display suddenly dropped to show 0 miles on distance to empty while the gauge showed 1/4 of a tank. The display then went to a flat line and the check engine light illuminated. At the intake the dealer service rep gave no indication that they have seen such before and the second service rep said he has seen it once or twice. He stated the repair would be near $500. After I balked about such he "made some calls" and was able to get it down to a little over $300. While looking on line today, I found that there are over 36 complaints about this on this reporting agency throughout all the fuel system sub categories. There is also a technical bulletin from nissan ntb07-069a that addressing such in pathfinders, frontiers, and exterra models built prior to september 2007. Diagnostic codes 0461,0462,0463. With this being the 37th complaint, should this not be investigated further?
My fuel level sensor went out on a 2005 nissan pathfinder. Online research shows that this is a known issue with nissan xterras, pathfinders and frontiers. This leads to incorrect fuel gauge readings and 'distance to end' reading.
Fuel sending unit went out it my 2005 pathfinder. After reading forums and other internet sites. I am finding this is a major problem with nissan xterra's and pathfinders from 2005 to 2007. Got a quote from a couple shops and its going to cost me anywhere from $350 to $450 to replace.
My fuel gage is not working and it is estimated to me that it will cost $600 to get it fixed and the real bummer of it is that I cannot get my new tag registration while my check engine light is on. I can keep up with the mileage but it is a real pain in the neck. I have several friends that have pathfinders and armada that have had the same issues but their was paid for with their warranty. Since I drive so much for work mine is not covered. One of my friends has had to bring their in 5 different times to get it fixed. It should be recalled if they are having so many issues with it. It will cause deaths if I run out of gas on the interstate.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. While driving 20 MPH, the contact noticed that the fuel gauge indicator illuminated, which meant that there was no gasoline in the tank. However, she had recently filled up the vehicle with fuel. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop and it was determined that the fuel sensor failed. The fuel system sensor was reset. A couple of weeks later, while accelerating from a stop, the vehicle shut off. The contact was able to shift into park and restart the vehicle. When the vehicle was restarted, the contact noticed that the service engine indicator was illuminated. The vehicle has not been inspected by a technician to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer would not provide compensation because there were no recalls available. The failure and current mileages were 53,987. Updated 4/23/09 *cn updated 04/28/09.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. Since january of 2009, the fuel gauge has failed to display the correct amount of fuel in the vehicle. The contact feels that this is a safety issue because it is important to know how much fuel is in the vehicle. The vehicle has not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were 68,000.
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.
[fuel level sensor] service engine light went on august 10, 2008, two codes p0463(fuel level sensor) and p0420(catalytic efficiency low). Shortly after this; when filling-up the fuel gauge would read "e" after some time it would read correctly. This problem is intermittent. The service engine light has been on since then and I've had other issues with the vehicle. This jan. 27,2009 I went to the dealer to fix the cat., and cancel the service engine light, but the dealer had a hard time link-up with the computer because of some short in the system caused by the rear view mirror(compass). They said the code for the bad cat. Was complete and not the problem, they said the computer came up with a p0507(idle speed control motor). The code p0463 did not come up. As soon as I left the dealer I filled the fuel tank. And now the gauge went to "e" and fuel light is on the dte reads ----, and the service engine light is on (I called the dealer right away and told of the problem). It's been like this for 3-days in a row. I have to bring it back to the dealer.
Service engine light came on at 28,500 miles on my 2005 pathfinder. Soon after I noticed my fuel light came on with my fuel gauge showing empty. I just filled it with gas prior to this happening. I thought someone stole my gas and was going to call the police. I tried putting more gas, but it was completely full. My boyfriend drove it up and down hills and after making some sharp turns, the fuel gauge started to go up and then the service engine light went off. When the fuel gauge went to the half way point today, once again, the service engine light came on and my fuel gauge shows empty again! This is very dangerous and I have a young child that travels with me. I have researched this problem and found thousands of complaints on this same issue! Why is there no recall? Please don't wait until someone gets hurt or even dies!
My 2005 pathfinder's fuel gauge was working correctly until about 60,000 miles. I had about a quarter tank of gas and filled up. When I started the car the gas gauge said the tank was empty and the service engine light was on. The dealership quoted $600 to replace the sensor and said it was covered under the warranty. I've researched this issue and seems to be common. It's a safety hazard that should be fixed at the manufacturer's expense.
Filled up my 2005 nissan pathfinder (6cyl) and noticed that the gauge was reading "empty". Minutes later my service engine light came on. I know about the issue with the gas cap, so I made sure it was installed correctly. This mis-reading lasted for 2 days, then corrected itself. This has occurred 2xs and is a dangerous situation. Nissan has a moral obligation to fix this problem, but from want I am reading, they refuse to. What a shame.
Fuel level sensor stopped working on 2005 pathfinder after normal fillup. Gas gauge no marks total empty after fill up and will act erratic at times. There are numerous other complaints for the same thing on pathfinders of the same and more recent years. Nissan will not replace the part for free which could cause a safety hazard if car suddenly runs out of gas.
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