The contact stated that the company owns a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that the fuel gauge displayed a full tank, then suddenly displayed that the fuel was empty, improperly displaying the fuel level. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined that the fuel level sensor was high causing the fuel pump to fail. The contact was informed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.
2006 Nissan Pathfinder: fuel pump failure
10 of the 837 complaints about the 2006 Nissan Pathfinder describe fuel pump failure.
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- typical mileage
- 90,000
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
Fuel pump failure by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. When the contact started the vehicle and attempted to drive in reverse, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who initially stated that the fuel pump malfunctioned. The mechanic replaced the fuel pump, but the failure persisted and the vehicle would not crank. The independent mechanic stated that the engine control module failed. Headquarter nissan (1725 whittlesey rd, columbus, ga 31904, (706) 225-8100) informed the contact that there was no recall on the vehicle. The manufacturer agreed with the dealer and provided a case number. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was repaired per an unknown recall in 2011 and could not assist. The contact purchased the vehicle less than a year ago. The failure mileage was unknown.
Nissan stalled while at stop sign and again at gas station. Left us stranded again. Have had the ECM replaced three times, fuel pump three times, all to find this problem. Nissan recalled ECM and that has been replaced three times once under recall. The recall does not solve the problem.
On 2-11-12 went out to start my nissan pathfinder 2006. Put the key and started to crank but it would turn over. Listen to see if I could here the fuel pump prime but didnt hear anything. So, monday morning called the tow company and had it towed to nissan dealer in mansfield, oh (whity's automall). They told me today 2-14-12 that ipdm- er was bad that it shorted out. And I need to replace it at my cost. Asked them about that recall if this ECM relay unit could have caused it to short out. Still waiting on answer for that. I dont have 600.00 to fix it.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated that the fuel sending unit was defective; after the fuel tank was filled, the fuel gauge did not give a correct reading on the level of fuel. The vehicle was inspected at a local repair shop where the contact was informed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000. The VIN was unavailable.
I purchased a 2006 nissan pathfinder off the showroom floor at my local nissan dealership in july 2006. In august of 2006, the fuel pump assembly had to be replaced. In 2007, the fuel level unit had to be replaced. In 2009, the fuel module had to be replaced. Now, the transmission problems have begun. The dealer refuses to repair even though they are aware of numerous complaints from pathfinder owners. I am out of money and patience with this vehicle. Nissan should issue a recall.
2006 nissan pathfinder - in august the fuel gauge stops working I have to replace the fuel pump. In december the radiator coolant and transmission fluid mix and I have to replace radiator and flush transmission fluid. In january the ipmd module goes out, car goes completely dead on freeway and almost causes an accident. In february ses light goes on again this time catalytic converter goes bad. February 24 coolant and transmission fluid mixing again taking to shop tomorrow. Please look into the issues, if you search the internet you will discover this is not an isolated incident. Please help. I'm sure I will be posting again next month.
2006 nissan pathfinder was purchased new in sept 2006. In 2008 with approximately 53,000 miles on vehicle, the fuel sending unit failed which resulted in my gas gauge not reading and the service engine soon light coming on. Massachusetts will not pass for inspection a vehicle with a service engine soon light on. Nissan stated that while the fuel pump is part of the power train, the fuel sending unit is not and therefore not covered under the power train warranty. The fix was to be over $400 to the nissan dealer. After writing to mr goshen, nissan north america president, it was eventually covered. I have kids and with the gas gauge not reading, I ran out of gas on the highway, despite my best attempts to track miles driven and relate it to the gas level. Nissan has a service bulletin and knows this is an issue. The government should force a recall as thousands have had this same issue with xterras, pathfinders and frontiers. Someone will be hurt or worse by their neglect of consumers.
2005 to 2008 nissan pathfinder many, many,owners are have the same problem with the fuel sending unit/sensor going bad between 35k to 45k after the warranty expires, which must be a deficit and should be a recall because it could lead to a bigger problem that will possibly stop the fuel pump and cause the vehicle to stop without warning that happen with the nissan xerra SUV which was a recall in 2000 to 2004 models. The repair for this fuel sending unit cost approximately $600 dollar to repair and their is no grantee that it will not happen again or if its a upgrade.
Error code po463 has been diagnosed on my 2006 nissan pathfinder with 40600 miles on it. The fuel pump/sensor unit needs to be replaced. I am told it is not under warranty. I am currently getting price quotes to have it repaired.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank
- What is wrong
- Nissan is recalling certain model year 2006 and model year 2008 frontier, xterra and pathfinder vehicles. The molded fuel tank shells can deform, causing the fuel sender float arm to contact an embossment molded into the tank shell causing the instrument panel fuel gauge to show that the vehicle has approximately one quarter tank when the fuel tank is empty.
- Risk
- This could cause the vehicle to run out of gas and stall in traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel level sending unit inside the fuel tank with a new one that has a modified float arm. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before march 22, 2010. Owners may contact nissan at 1‑800‑647‑7261.
Recall number 10V075000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2006 Nissan Pathfinder fuel pump
Is fuel pump failure a common problem on the 2006 Nissan Pathfinder?
10 of 837 owner complaints about the 2006 Nissan Pathfinder (1%) mention fuel pump failure. The model year with the most reports is 2005.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2006 Nissan Pathfinder?
There is 1 recall and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2006 Nissan Pathfinder
Fuel gauge 192Transmission failure 120Check engine light 96Stalling 78Overheating 57Jerking 50Slipping 38Loss of power 27Shudder 26Hesitation 17Won't shift 12Grinding brakes 9Engine failure 8Airbag light 7Knocking 7Harsh shifting 7Water leak 7Whining noise 7Won't start 7Steering lock-up 5
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