The gas gauge on my 2006 nissan pathfinder read 1/4 of tank of gas remaining and suddenly engine stopped running and I had to pull over to the shoulder. After my husband exhausted all efforts trying to detect the problem, he put gas in it to see if that was it (because gauge was reading 1/4 of tank remaining.) after putting gas in, car started and we drove it home. Went to gas station to fill up with gas and service engine soon light came on and gas gauge no longer works properly. I usually get 330 miles to tank of gas and now the gas light comes on and stays on after going 200 miles on a tank. Nissan dealership wants $500 to repair and as it turns out, thousands of people are having the same problem. It is very dangerous to drive down the highway and not know if your vehicle is going to shut off because you don't have gas in it (when you do have gas in it...just not enough for some sensor in your gas tank to recognize.) I have held off on paying for this repair because I want nissan to recall this fuel issue and repair it. I have been a loyal nissan customer (2 maximas before this pathfinder) but this is starting to change my mind.
2006 Nissan Pathfinder fuel system complaints
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-1st incident: at 79500 miles fuel gauge dropped to empty once level below half a tank. Nissan technician diagnosed as faulty fuel level sensor. Vehicle past 75000 mile extended warranty. Repair cost estimated at 450.00. -2nd incident: at 107000 miles drive-shaft broken in transit mid-span across 4 mile 4 lane interstate bridge at the beginning of rush hour. Potential for a catastrophic multi-vehicle crash. Vehicle towed at owners expense. -3rd incident: at108600 miles vehicle failed to start. Vehicle towed at owners expense to nissan service dept. Told next day transmission fuse blown and "radiator internal leak caused cross contamination into transmission" needs transmission and radiator. Advised work is out of warranty. Repaired at over 6000.00 at owners expense. Vehicle returned, owner noticed 20 amp fuse and unknown relay in cupholder console. 1 day later owner notices high-beam lights inoperable. -4th incident 1 week and 3 days after transmission and radiator repair less than 1 month old battery is found dead. Battery replaced vehicle still exhibiting electrical issues. Dashboard lights out, battery, brake and 4wd warning lights illuminated. Battery test ok. Alternator test ok, starter draw test ok. Owner becomes aware of nissan recall campaign pc068 regarding ECM recall. Vehicle towed back to nissan service department at owners expense. Owner requested ECM recall be performed no less than 4 times, service manager advised electrical problems not related to ECM and will not replace, then states no knowledge of recall, then claims owners ECM recall was previously performed. Complaint logged with nissan consumer affairs. 5 days later owner told vehicle ready, owner goes to pick up then told vehicle is not ready as there is still electrical issue. Now 1 week without vehicle, no contact with service advisor in 2 days.
Transmission stutter during acceleration due to radiator fluid leaking into transmission. Fuel gauge gives false readings at all times to the actual amount of fuel in tank due to faulty sending unit.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated the fuel gauge failed. In addition, the driver side mirror failed while the contact attempted to adjust the mirror. The vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times for the failures. The dealer replaced the fuel gauge sensor. The contact stated that most recently, the transmission would exhibit failures and was slow to respond to acceleration attempts when in reverse. The manufacturer was contacted and they advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer. The driver side mirror and the transmission were not repaired. The failure mileage was 36,500 and the current mileage was 92,000. Kmj
Fuel system sensor/gas gauge not working properly all the time (tank can be full or empty) you would not know had to purchase the sensor from nissan and nissan had to repair for $700.00.
Four years ago I had problems with my 2006 pathfinder stalling while driving, so I took it too a dealership. They told me it was a problem in my tank. To make it short. I spent over a $1000 dollars to get it fixed. It sound like recall id# 10v07500 pathfinder fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank recall ' id# 19956. I have the dealers name and number. I cant remember the date. Read more: http://www.automotive.com/2006/49/nissan/pathfinder/recalls/19956.html#ixzz1n6mocpdi.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated that after taking the vehicle in for a regular service. Upon leaving the check engine light illuminated and then her fuel gauge started to malfunction and read empty when she knew that there was a full tank of gas in the vehicle. She took the vehicle back to the dealer when the light illuminated and they advised her that the fuel sender unit had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired for the fuel sender lever. The manufacturer advised her that her vehicle was not included in any recalls and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 82,500. Updated 05/24/11
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated that the fuel level indicator would provide inaccurate fuel levels. The indicator would display an empty reading after the contact had completely refueled the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was advised that the fuel system sending unit had failed. The dealer also informed the contact that there was a recall for the failure under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 10v075000 (fuel system: gasoline: storage: auxiliary tank) however, the contacts vehicle was not included in the recall. The contact confirmed with the manufacturer that the vehicle was not included in there call. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 45,000 and the current mileage was 70,000. Updated 06/16/11*lj updated 1/13/2012 *ln
2006 nissan pathfinder. Consumer requests that warranties be applicable to his vehicle *tgw the consumer stated the fuel sending unit was operating sporadically. The consumer was informed his vehicle was not included in the recall and the vehicle was over the warranty miles. The consumer received a warranty notification in the mail which stated his vehicle was included in 80,000 miles or less warranty. On march 24, 2008 the vehicle was taken to the dealer, because there was an odor of anti-freeze coming from the vehicle. They determined there was a leak in the radiator and it was fixed under warranty. In april 2008, the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer twice, because he continued to smell anti-freeze. They checked the vehicle both times, but did not find anything wrong with the radiator and could not find any leaks.
2006 nissan pathfinder with fuel sending unit failure. When tank is filled up, gauge will indicate empty until the vehicle is turned off and on for appx 8 times. If you are driving cross country, you will run out of gas as I did if you don't calculate mpg. Nissan has not recalled this part even though it is occurring often (noticed through online forums) and even though know it is faulty.
2006 nissan pathfinder v-6 le the fuel gauge sending unit (25060-r51003) has failed. Constantly says tank is empty. Received warranty notification from manufacturer stating there is an issue with the part, but will not replace it.
Fuel sending unit failed causing fuel gauge to improperly showing correct fuel levels. Possible chance of running out of fuel due to incorrect readings. And cuasing the vehicle to stall and cause a dangerous situations on the road or to others safty. This is a known issues on several vehicles and this will be my second one. Code on diagnostics p0463. Nissan has several technical bulletins on this matter as well.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the contact attempted to accelerate further and noticed that the vehicle did not have as much power as it usually did. The contact heard a whining noise from the engine. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the timing chain needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the fuel gauge stopped operating. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that the vehicle was not included in recall 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank). The vehicle was repaired by an authorized dealer. A few months later, while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle did not restart so it was towed to an authorized dealer where it was repaired. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that the vehicle was not included in recall 10v517000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure mileage was approximately 72,000 and the current mileage was approximately 84,000.
I received a warranty notification for my '06 nissan pathfinder stating that model year 2005-2008 pathfinder vehicles, an issue with the fuel sending unit may cause the fuel gauge to inaccurately display the amount of fuel in the fuel tank. I had been experiencing this problem for a while just hadn't had the funds to fix it. Nissan is extending your vehicle's new vehicle limited warranty as it applies to the fuel gauge sending unit from 36 months / 36,000 miles to 72 months 72,000 miles. After placing the call on friday dec.3, 2010 to romeo #41550 informed me to go get a vehicle diagnostic performed on my car. Went to nissan south paid $107.48 they determined that it was indeed the fuel gauge sender unit tech found code p0463. The advisor muhammad stated that my reference number was forwarded to a regional specialist christy ferreda ext. 1658 for further review. I left several messages to find out the status and on 12/8/10 4:10 pm melissa ext. 1658 from nissan called me back and stated that it was still being reviewed and she would get back in touch with me friday or monday and that she had other customer's and that's why she can't answer her phone. She also stated that it wasn't really a recall it was just an extension of the warranty. While I was having the car checked they also replaced a ECM relay on recall that I didn't even know about. Very unhappy with my nissan pathfinder and all of the many recalls and the servicethat I am receiving is terrible. As I stated to mellisa I am expecting for them to replace that part and reimburse me for the $107.48 because they know about there defective part and it is the right thing to do .
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The dealer was notified and stated that the electronic fuel sender unit needed to be replaced. The manufacturer had been contacted, but advised contact that her vehicle was not included in the previous recall. The vehicle had not been repaired. The current mileage was approximately 90,000. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.
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.
2006 nissan pathfinder. Consumer would like to file a complaint against kelly nissan regarding recall notice *tgw when the consumer arrived to pick up his/her vehicle, the dealer informed him/her that a $48.75 service charge was due even though they never mentioned it previously. Two weeks later, the fuel gauge failed and the consumer had to make another appointment. The consumer was informed that if the technician was not able to perform the job, there would be a charge. The consumer stated when the fuel reading was 49, a straight line flashed, and the empty light illuminated. The consumer stated the problem has been going on for a month. When the tank was filled up, the dte line flashed and the empty light illuminated.
Our nissan pathfinder 2006, fuel level indication fluctuates so that we don't know the true fuel remaining. By filling the gas tank and recording the mileage, we can monitor distance traveled to estimate when the tank will be empty. We also have a service light indication, which I had read by my local mechanic, code # p0463, which says its a "fuel level sensor a circuit high input." he says I need to have my fuel tank removed to replace the sending unit located on top of the fuel tank. The dealer wants to charge me $90 for diagnostics, and then it will cost $150 for parts and $500 in labor, total bill $740. I plan to do it myself, parts on line for $98.95, to save $650. I just hope I don't blow-up myself and our house while trying to repair this issue. Also, car will not pass inspection until service light is extinguished (due by end of november). Vin # [xxx] it has 57,000 miles. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated that he had to replace the fuel sending unit on the vehicle one year ago because the fuel gauge was not reading accurate fuel levels and the vehicle would continuously run out of fuel. The contact tried to have the vehicle inspected to ensure that the fuel sending unit was installed correctly, but the manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank). The manufacturer would not provide any further assistance. The failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 85,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated when dispensing fuel into the fuel tank to the full capacity level, the fuel gauge displayed a reading of "empty". The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle completely stalled on several different occasions due to the lack of fuel in the fuel tank and inaccurate readings. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing who confirmed that the failure was related to the fuel sending unit. There was a recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxiliary tank). The VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 91,000.
National headquarters consumers affairs department: 10/10/10 in the past few months beginning may 2010 have been attempting to communicate with the nissan rep. For the northern region. I was recently informed by rep in sept 2010 that nissan refused my request for assistance in replacing the catalytic converter in my 2006 nissan pathfinder that currently, as of sept 24, 2010 has 86,000 miles. You see back in april 14, 2010 I was informed by nalley nissan of decatur ga. That I needed to have the catalytic converter replaced on my 2006 pathfinder, and that they could do the job for $1,200 -$1,500 at the time my vehicle had approximately 80,000 miles or less yet when I had work done at nalley nissan on april 14, 2010 the mileage was documented as by nalley nissan as being 125,000 in an attempt as not to repair my vehicle under the manufactures warranty free of cost. On may 24, 2010 I had a second opinion done as well as some repair work done and at this time 1 month later my car read 81,254 miles reading on the odometer knowing all of this had transpired the nissan rep informed me that nissan would not replace or assist in getting this matter taken care of. Is it common that the converter should have to be replaced in a car so new. As well as the records being falsified so my vehicle would not qualify for replacement of the converter. It is virtually impossible to have had 125,000 miles on 4/15/10, and 81,254 miles on 5/24/10 not to mention that as of sept 24, 2010 my reading is 86,000 miles. Also, I have been informed that a code for the gas sensor is being displayed, the fuel reading says empty yet I have just put $45.00 worth of gas in the tank also these parts would not be kept in stock if not for frequent replacement of said parts. I have copies of both receipts showing this to be a fact . Vehicle id # awaiting your response updated ivoq 11/19/10
When I took my car into pep boys for a service engine light and the gas level would not alway work correctly. They pulled up the recall and told me to take my 2006 nissan pathfinder VIN# [xxx] for repair. Nissan replaced the fuel sensor but said that only certain batches are included in the recall. This should be included in the recall and I am asking for it to be included in the recall and would like to get my $466.08 refunded back to me. When I went onto the forum on the year and a lot more people have this same problem and are not getting it covered under the recall and I am requesting an investigation into this to expand the recall and reimburse my money to me for this. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated that the fuel tank was pressed against the fuel sensor and caused the system to indicate that fuel was in the tank. The fuel gauge bounced around and gave inaccurate readings for the actual fuel level. The contact stated that the failure was similar to recall 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank). The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000 and the current mileage was approximately 64,000.
2006 nissan pathfinder - fuel gauge all of sudden goes to empty even when take is full and then stays there. There is a recall out there for this issue but VIN number not part of current recall. Did some research on the internet and have found that this is a common issue amongst other pathfinder owners as well. Want to know why this is not extended beyond current VIN numbers as this is a huge safety issue as almost ran out of gas on the interstate.
I purchased a pre-owned 2006 pathfinder le from honda, during the test drive the car was ok, but as soon as we sign sales contract got the keys and they gave us a $20 gas re-imburstent, vehicle's fuel gauge went wacky and said that we were on empty and light came on. Took it back to the dealership and they sent me to their 3rd party mechanic who are wonderful and changed out the fuel sender. Car ran find afterwards, not even 2 months later and only put about 1200 miles on the vehicle, problem re-occurred. Called honda and the sales man that sold us the car said to bring it back to their 3rd party but did not guarantee that they will help pay for the issue. Did some research and found that their has been a recall on the same make and model of car that I purchased, but when I called nissan to ask if vehicle is under warranty they said no it is not and they cannot do anything or will assist me in anyway, but would like me to take it to nissan dealer to get it diagnosed at my cost, and to call them back to give them feed back. I said no thanks, and now I have been trying to contact the pre-owned sales manager by phone but he will not return my calls, I will go tomorrow to their office to see again if they will help me with the cost and find a permanent fix since this is my family vehicle which I told the sales man.
The fuel level sending unit of my 2006 nissan pathfinder failed at approximately 45k miles in july 2010. This is apparently a significant issue for some nissan vehicles as the internet has hundreds of similar complaints. In addition, nissan released bulletin ntb07-069a regarding faulty fuel level sensors. I am currently working with nissan to have them resolve their faulty unit in my vehicle, however initially they indicate this is not a covered repair despite the hundreds of active complaints I can find all over the internet. My concern is that the vehicle may run out of fuel while on the road, a major issue for my family's safety.
Nissan 2006 pathfinder models come with defects that nissan will not take responsibility for. The fuel sending unit on this vehicles are defected and can cause people to run out of gas and put themselves in danger. Also the radiator can cause a leek and send fluid into the transmission causing possible accident. Nissan refuses to admit this is a recall problem.
The contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated the fuel level indicator would read inaccurate fuel levels. The contact located a recall that directly related to the failure (the federal safety agency campaign id number: 10v075000, fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxiliary tank) however the dealer advised him VIN was not included in the recall campaign. The fuel sensor has not been replaces. The failure and current mileages were 43,008.
Service engine soon light came on. Fuel gauge is not registering properly. Filled tank, gauge does not register full tank. Will run out of gas if gauge not registering properly. It occurs every time gas is put in car ses light comes on and gauge doesn't register full. Dealer was going to replace fuel level sending unit but we elected not to replace because of cost. Called nissan - other 2006 pathfinders qualify for replacement under recall but they say my VIN does not fall under current recall.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. While the contact was driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning due to the lack of fuel. The fuel gauge displayed an inaccurate reading and would fluctuate from a half tank to a quarter of tank, even though the fuel tank was empty. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on three occasions and each time the fuel lever sensor was replaced. Recently, the vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency campaign id number 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxiliary tank). The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was unknown.
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