Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle decelerated, vibrated, and stalled. The vehicle was able to coast to the side of the road. The contact noticed that the vehicle was out of fuel. The fuel gauge failed to provide the accurate reading. The vehicle was taken to fiesta nissan (2005 st michaels dr., santa fe, nm 87505, (505) 955-1000) where it was diagnosed that the fuel sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the repair fees. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the VIN was not included in the recall. The contact was referred to the federal safety agency. The approximate failure mileage was 111,000.
2006 Nissan Pathfinder fuel system complaints
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Catalytic converters front and back have to be replaced
The scanner is showing dtc p0463 fuel level sensor "a" circuit high. Why most car are eligible for a recall on this issue and mine has not? This problem is preventing the system from showing the actual fuel level and could cause an accident if the engine fails and stop. Please advise.
My husband has multiple sclerosis and ran out of gas on the highway due to a faulty reading on the gas gauge. He had to walk from the highway in record low cold to the gas station with his disability in the cold weather to get gas and back. The dealer states our truck is not included in the recall and believe this to be unfair. If this is a know recall it should be fix and should not matter if your vehicle was listed as the cars affected especially if it is a know issue. He could have died!
Fuel gauge was reading incorrect and I am aware that there is nhsta recal id 10v075000. The chec engine light was activated and I had to get it repaired in order to get an inspection sticker in massachusetts.
The "service engine soon" light lit up when I was driving on a city street. There is a recall campaign bulletin under nissan pc042 and the federal safety agency# 10v‑075. The nissan dealer will not cover the costs of parts and labor even after I showed them the documentation for the recall. I need to get reimbursed based on this recall campaign. The attached documentation specifically states that the fuel level sensor needs to be replaced.
Radiator coolant leaked into the transmission $4000 car 10 years old however I had high mileage due to many road trips
In 3/2017 I received the federal safety agency safety recall no. 10v‑075 from nissan north america. I took the vehicle in on 3/31/2017 for this work to be performed knowing this was a very important safety recall involving the gas tank float. After the work was performed the fuel gauge gives false readings: when the gauge reaches about 1/2 full it drops to empty and the "distance to empty" computer says 12 miles left until running out of gas. When filling up with with the gauge reading empty and 12 dte the tank will only accept 12 gallons and it's a 21.1 gallon capacity tank. I took the vehicle in to scott clark nissan in charlotte, nc 4/12/2017 and 6/28/2017. I've also filed a formal case/complaint with nissan north america: 27312766. Nissan is refusing to fix the issue even though the malfunction was a result of the safety recall work. This poses a very serious safety issue as we do not know if/when the vehicle will run out of fuel. Again, I've tried to work with scott clark nissan in charlotte, nc and nissan north american in good faith to get this issue resolved. They are refusing to take responsibility for their safety recall making the vehicle less safe after the work was performed. Attached please find a letter to the chairman of nissan north american, jose munoz and the ups delivery confirmation.
Fuel gauge stopped working leaving me without gas even though it said I had gas. I was driving when car shut off. Between the transmission/radiator problem and the bad engine switch nissan only fixed my bad engine switch. The fuel gauge had messed up before last year (I filled it but gauge didn't move still showed empty). I searched and found there is a recall but my vehicle isn't covered. Not sure why but I wish it was because it could of been deadly. I think they need to expand their VIN numbers. The
The molded fuel tank shell deformed, causing the fuel sender float arm to contact an embossment molded into the tank shell causing the instrument panel fuel gauge to malfunction. There was a recall from nissan for this exact issue but nissan said that my VIN did not qualify for this safety recall even though the same issue has happened to my pathfinder.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated that the fuel gauge displayed that the vehicle had approximately one quarter of fuel in the tank; however, the fuel tank was empty. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel level sender needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was 150,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated that after the vehicle was started, the fuel gauge displayed incorrectly. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel gauge sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was 114,200.
I have had the coolant problem fixed. Then I have had to replace all the u-joints. I have had to buy new gas caps to get my check engine light to go off. Now there is a terrible leak and a noise that is so bad. I took it into a local shop and it is the timing chain. This car has been nothing but problems and now it is so bad that I can't sell it because no one wants it and I am now so upside down in my loan because the value is going down so much that I can't trade it in.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the fuel gauge indicated that the tank was empty. The contact stated that he had just filled up the fuel tank. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel gauge sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
Took our vehicle to be serviced in 2012 to find out our vehicle was affected by the intermix the radiator cracked and leaked into the transmission they gave us an estimated cost of over $10,000.00 stated it was no good and to trade it in asap said we shouldnt drive it that it was dangerous so we parke dit. I was devistated we did everything in our power made reports called everyone possible nothing! Tried to sue however I fell ill (cancer) and couldn't keep our hearing apt here in sacramento ca. Its still parked in our garage.
Service engine soon light came on with error code p0463. Found there is a recall for year 2006 and 2007 fuel level sensor. I have not run out of gas or had any issues except the service engine soon light is on will not pass inspection in our state with this warring light lit. Is my pathfinder covered under the recall? Vehicle is operational at this time.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. In addition, the fuel gauge failed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel level sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated that the check engine light illuminated. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline). The dealer was able to confirm if the vehicle needed the repair. The failure mileage was 100,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact mentioned that the fuel gauge displayed that there was one quarter of fuel in the vehicle, however, the fuel tank was empty. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact mentioned on another occasion that after the vehicle was refueled, the fuel gauge displayed that the fuel tank was empty. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the fuel sensor unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was 95,000.
I took my pathfinder in to the local nissan dealer for a check up--chugging at 35mph, check engine light sporadically goes on and off, gas gauge stopped functioning. Nissan ran the diagnostics and told me the check engine light is because I need to pay $500.00 to replace the fuel sensor. I believe this is a part that was previously recalled. I don't know if nissan considers the fix once and done but vehicles driven in salt and sand winter conditions will need extra attention. The transmission trouble is something nissan knows about but refuses to recall. I was told I needed to replace the radiator and transmission--over $5000.00. If nissan knows about these problems, why must I, a now unhappy owner, pay for these repairs?
Fuel gauge stop half way and does not move and sometime does not work.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. While starting the vehicle, the engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the fuel gauge sensor failed. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 126,000.
While researching a transmission issue on my 2006 nissan pathfinder, my husband came across recall #10v075000 for the fuel level sensor for 2006 pathfinders. After all the transmission/radiator repairs were completed (another issue that nissan was well aware of but has not remedied) my check engine light came on and I took it to an auto parts store to have the code read. They put it on a code reader and told me it was the fuel level sensor. I contacted my local nissan dealership to bring my car in to have the repair done. I was told that the recall was not associated with my VIN and that the repair would have to be paid for out of my pocket. I then contacted nissan north america where I was told to take my car into a nissan dealership: 1) ask for a diagnostic code on the part 2) get the name of the service advisor and dealership 3) get an estimated cost of repair/replacement and I was given a case number. I made an appointment and had all of those things accomplished. I then called back and gave nissan all the required information and was told they would call me back with a decision. 2 days later someone from consumer affairs called me back and told me that nissan would not pay for the repair since my VIN is not associated with the recall. I asked to speak with that persons supervisor and was told that supervisors did not have customer contact..so much for customer service!! I tried to explain that my car is showing all of the signs and symptoms that go along with this problem including; my check engine light coming on, the computer showing the code for the issue, my digital gas gauge not reading correctly, my regular gas gauge not going below tank, and almost running out of gas with my children in the car with me. . I have been forced to rely on my odometer to indicate when I should refill my gas tank.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated that the fuel gauge failed to display the correct readings. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 129,000. Updated 09/10/15
Fuel gauge no longer works properly. When it gets to 1/4 tank of gas it will drop to empty. No idea how much gas is left in the tank at this point making it hazardous to drive. Once filled, the fuel gauge will not give an accurate fuel level for at least the first 50 miles. Check engine light stays on all the time.
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.
Getting ready to go out to shop got in the car started it up and the fuel gauge read empty and the yellow light came on. Thinking it was out of gas went to the gas station to fill it up and it was already full since then the light has remained on and the gauge still reads empty. Also the trip data will not show it just has a straight line that runs across. As of then have not driven it due to the safety of not knowing how much gas is in the car.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated that the fuel gauge failed to accurately measure the fuel levels in the reserve tank. As a result, the vehicle ran out of fuel when the fuel gauge indicated there was gasoline in the fuel tank. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was not associated with the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 65,000.
Car shut down on dart train tracks, transmission failed to work, radiator had oil and leaked into transmission.
My vehicle, as I had thought, had 1/4 tank of gas when all of a sudden the fuel gauge showed no gas whatsoever and my gas light turned on. While driving another 20 miles to my nearest gas station, my vehicle started to slowly de-accelerate. I had to pull over to the side of the road and my car no longer had speed and I realized it was because I had no gas when I thought I did. I was able to put gas on my car and sure enough it started running again but being that I only put about 10 gallons of gas, my gas light still stayed on and my nozzle still showed below the empty line. I was worried every day that I would run out and sure enough this incident happened two more times. Before that though, I viewed to see if there were any recalls regarding this issue and sure enough there was one. I decided to call my local nissan and after providing my VIN #, I was told that my vehicle did not fall under the specified issue. If I wanted to fix it, it would cost me around $450 dollars, which I did not have. I was told I can pay a $100 diagnostic fee to see if my fuel sensor was messed up and if it was they would send notice to nissan headquarters to see if they will cover my issue. I have to fork over $100 for them to view my car and its no guarantee that corp will approve for nissan to fix issue. Is there something else I can do or has anybody had same issue as me?
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