I own a 06 nissan pathfinder. There is a fuel sensor recall on the 06 pathfinders. This sensor estimates how much gas you have left in the tank. Approximately at 1/2 tank, the fuel level gauge show the fuel on empty. For some reason my pathfinder is not covered under the recall. I was told by nissan that not all 06 pathfinders were part of the recall even though I am having the same problem. Nissan finally said that my extended warranty (that I paid for) would cover the sensor. My out of pocket expense would be a $50 deductible. I asked how many other pathfinders were made with the same batch of fuel sensors/ is anyone else having trouble or am I the only one. They are not able to give me any information besides the day my car was made - aug 29, 2006.
2006 Nissan Pathfinder fuel system complaints
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Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. While driving 30-35 MPH the check engine light came on and the gas gauge did not register the correct amount of fuel. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who stated that the problem was with the fuel sensor. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the fuel sensor needed to be replaced. The dealer advised the contact that the vehicle was not related to the recall. The contact referenced recall the federal safety agency campaign id number: 10v075000, fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxiliary tank. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 48,000. The current mileage was 51,100.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated she was driving at 50 MPH when the heater and defroster failed. The windows had to remain open in order to keep the windows from fogging. In addition, the contact stated the vehicle would exhibit an unusual increase in engine rpms intermittently. The vehicle was inspected by a local mechanic who advised that radiator fluid leaked into the inner cooling system and into the transmission, causing the heater failure. The mechanic performed a transmission flush and replaced the transmission filter and radiator. Within five months, the transmission failed. Additionally, the fuel level gauge would sporadically read inaccurate fuel levels, causing her to run out of fuel twice without warning. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number: 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank) but was unable to confirm if her vehicle was included with the recall. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure and current mileages were approximately 118,000.
2006 nissan pathfinder. Fuel gauge fluctuates dramatically and intermittently after filling tank up with gas and check engine light comes on and off intermittently when fuel gauge acts up. This happens every time the tank is filled with gas. The gauge will move anywhere between empty, with the gas light coming on, to full. Wife and daughter thought they had a fuel leak and pulled onto emergency shoulder on busy interstate at rush hour because the fuel gauge dropped to 1/4 tank within a few miles of filling up. I called nissan and they said the 2006 nissan pathfinder was recalled for this reason, but I was told my VIN did not qualify so they will not fix the problem and the vehicle is out of warranty due to mileage.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. While driving approximately 20-30 MPH the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and noticed that the fuel level gauge had failed. He then refueled the vehicle and noticed that the check engine warning light had illuminated and the fuel level gauge was fluctuating from various level reads. The dealer advised that the fuel sending unit had failed and would need to be replaced. The contact located the federal safety agency recall campaign id number: 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank) but was advised by the manufacturer that his VIN was not included with the recall. The failure mileage was 52,024 and the current mileage was 52,900. Updated 10/13/10*bf also, the air bag light illuminated. The dealer stated the passenger side seat belt assembly failed and needed to be replaced. Updated 10/19/10
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. While driving approximately 60 MPH the fuel gauge began to display that there was 1/4 tank of fuel in the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that his vehicle was not included in the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 10v075000, fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxiliary tank. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure continued to recur. The failure and current mileages were 40,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. When gasoline was added to the fuel tank the contact noticed that the fuel gauge remained at zero. The vehicle will be taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. Report 6878078 was filed with the manufacturer. The manufacturer confirmed that his VIN was not included in recall 10v074000 fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system. The failure and the current mileages were 33,000.
When we filled fuel tank on our 2006 nissan pathfinder, the fuel gauge would not reflect the tank being full but stayed at 1/8th and service engine soon light came on and stayed on. Fuel gauge still does not reflect accurate level in tank.
I have a 2006 nissan pathfinder. It has been diagnosed by a nissan dealer with a defective fuel level sensor. This same issue has triggered a recall for 2005 and 2006 vehicles manufactured within three months of my manufacturer date yet has not been expanded to include all of the 2006 model year. This is an existing issue that should be included in the current recall. This could result in accidents and injuries as vehicles can unexpectedly run out of gas and become uncontrollable on highways or other dangerous scenarios. I contacted nissan and asked them to review this issue and include the entire 2006 model year but was told that it would not be at this time.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated that the fuel gauge was faulty. The fuel gauge would indicate that there was fuel in the vehicle when the tank was empty. Occasionally, when the contact added gasoline to the fuel tank, the fuel gauge would not indicate that fuel was added. The contacts vehicle stalled three times because it was out of fuel and the fuel gauge displayed otherwise. The manufacturer stated that there were no related recalls and offered no assistance. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired when the complaint was filed. The current mileage was 66,328. The failure mileage was approximately 33,000. Updated 10/20/10 *bf updated 10/21/10
My wife [xxx] purchased our nissan pathfinder 2006, her father [xxx] cosigned for her. We had a 36,000 mile warranty on this vehicle. At 40k the fuel gauge stopped working in late 2008, I took it back to benson nissan in easley sc where we purchased the vehicle from new, they told us that it was the fuel sensor inside the tank and would cost us $700 to fix, and would not take care of it, as the warranty had expired and there was no recall on it. I talked to the consumer affairs dept at nissan and they said they could do nothing to fix the problem. When I heard that there was a recall on this, I quickly called them again several weeks ago, after giving my VIN # to them they got back with me and told me that the recall did not cover my vehicle!...I argued to no avail....I have ran out of gas numerous times on the highway, and I keep the milage written down over my visor to try and keep up with it. Sometimes it will show I have gas when I don't, and it has become to dangerous for my wife to drive it so I am forced to drive it all the time. It is a concern and an inconvienience. I hope that you can do something. There are so many complaints about this on the internet that I am shocked nissan is not recalling these vehicles back to 2005 at least.......thanks for any help that you can give....... 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 after refueling and restarting the vehicle, the check engine light came on. The fuel gauge also displayed empty. The contact stated that the federal safety agency recall campaign id number 10v075000, fuel system, gasoline, storage auxiliary tank was related to the failure; however, her VIN was not a part of the recall. Nissan advised her that they would not accept diagnostic test results from an independent mechanic. The manufacturer also stated that the repair cost would be at the owners expense. The failure and current mileages were 38,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated that his gas gauge was not working properly. He referenced recall the federal safety agency campaign id number: 10v075000, fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank. The contact stated he has also ran out of gas because of the failure. The contact stated his vehicle was not part of the recall. The vehicle had not been repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 118,000 and the current mileage was 130,000.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. When the contact started the ignition, the "engine service soon" and no fuel warning light indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact stated that fuel was dispensed into the fuel tank prior to the failure. The warning light indicators illuminate whenever the vehicle would be in operation. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic that informed the failure was contributed to the fuel level sensor. There was a recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage:auxillary tank). The VIN was excluded from the recall defect. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 38,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. The contact had the fuel leveling sensor replaced december 8, 2009. The part was recalled in february 26, 2010 under the federal safety agency campaign number 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank) and the contact inquired with the manufacturer about a reimbursement. The manufacturer denied the contact a reimbursement stating his VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 110,000.
2006 nissan pathfinder fuel level sensor has been diagnosed as having failed. Nissan has a recall on some 2006 pathfinders' fuel level sensor, but my VIN is not on the list. Having a vehicle with a faulty fuel level sensor is a safety hazard in that one could run out of fuel and cause an accident if the fuel gauge is reading that there is fuel in the tank. Every nissan pathfinder with this problem should be fixed by nissan no matter the VIN. There are many other pathfinder owners who have experienced this same issue according to edmund's town talk and autoforums classifieds 1000.
Fuel gauge does not register or erratic. This is a known issue with nissan. The federal safety agency campaign #10v‑075 to include nissan/pathfinder/2006 for this specific problem. Yet, nissan dealer continue to refuse to make repair on a 2006 nissan pathfinder with this specific problem because "VIN number not part of recall".
There was a recall issued march 3, 2010 by nissan for my 2006 nissan pathfinder to replace a defective fuel level sending unit. When I attempted to get my fuel level sensor replaced at their woodbury nj nissan dealership in april 2010, because of a failure of the sensor, I was advised that my vehicle was not covered under the recall and that I would have to pay for the repair. I desperately needed the repair because I no longer had any dash speed or fuel level readout and I could not financially afford the dealership estimated charge for the fuel level sensor replacement. I was forced to seek a less expensive repair shop to complete the repair so I could continue to safely drive my vehicle. The sensor unit was replaced april 30, 2010 by a local repair shop at a cost to me of $291.00. Unfortunately, the nissan dealership refused to do the free fuel level sending unit replacement that I was entitled to under their march, 2010 recall of over 80,000 2006 pathfinder's. There was no logical explanation given by the woodbury dealership for the refusal to do the free replacement of the defective part. I sent an appeal letter to nissan corporate may 2010 requesting reimbursement and they ignored the recall issue and sent me a form letter saying my vehicle was out of warranty and declining my request for assistance. Updated ivoq 09/08/10*jb
Defective fuel tank sending unit failure occurs every day fuel gauge would have false readings having either no gas nor accurate readings of fuel could cause engine stall therefore a crash. Since bought the car/truck even when there was a recall on it and after replaced several times still w problem not being able to correct the problem.
2006 nissan pathfinder. Consumer would like to know why it took two years to issue a recall on their vehicle *tgw the consumer stated the fuel level sending unit was replaced two years prior to the recall. The consumer stated he knew there was a problem when every time he filled the gas tank, the fuel gauge registered only one quarter full, and the check engine light illuminated.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated that his vehicle was experiencing the identical failure listed in the federal safety agency recall campaign number 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxiliary tank). The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that his vehicle was not included in the recall. The failure and current mileages were approximately 52,000. Updated 10/28/10. *lj updated 10/28/10
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) I own a 2006 nissan pathfinder. The fuel-sending unit went out in october of 2009. I took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that it was not covered under the warranty. In march of 2010 my wife heard about the recall campaign regarding faulty fuel-sending units in 2006 pathfinders. When I took the vehicle to the dealer again I was told my vehicle was not part of the recall. I called nissan consumer affairs in october and again in april and no assistance was offered. I was told however that another recall campaign could take place, but at this time there was nothing they would do to cover the repair. The service manager at the dealer informed me that the unit on my vehicle was caused by the same problem the other units involved in the recall had suffered from. I explained this to nissan but to no avail. I am writing this in hopes that there is any information you can offer me to encourage nissan to fix this problem. Thank you in advance for your assistance with this matter. [xxx]
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. After refueling the vehicle, the check engine light illuminated on the dashboard and the fuel level indicator displayed that the fuel tank was empty. The dealer advised there was a recall for the failure however, the contacts VIN was not included in the recall (the federal safety agency campaign id number 10v075000: fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 55,391.
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) nissan has issued a recall for these vehicles, but my VIN number was not included ([xxx]) 2006 pathfinder. The recall began march 22, 2010 for fuel sending units. Vehicle shows 1/4 tank when vehicle is actually empty. This is a safety issue and should be fixed by nissan as well.
Nissan pathfinder 2006 problem with the gas tank it marks like is a quarter when really the tank is full, and when the tank is half, the needle marks empty.
I own a 2006 nissan pathfinder, bought it to my dealer (countyline nissan --ct) to replace a recall fuel tank that may send incorrect reading to the instrumental panel fuel gauge. After 3 visits in one week to this dealer to correct this problem; tonight I am now looking at a 4th visit because today my fuel indicator dropped from a quarter tank to empty with seconds while on the highway. I have seen fill the tank, but still showing empty. I am soooooo frustrated, because, I have to take another day off to fix this problem. I feel hopeless because I seem t have no recourse, I am stuck at going to a dealership that offers no recourse, even though it is obvious that they are not doing something right, I am stuck in a cycle with not even a loner car, until they figure out the problem. I feel unsafe driving this vehicle and I do not know what else to do.
06 pathfinder, when the gas tank gets below 1/2 tank, service engine light comes on. Problem is sensor.
I own a 2006 nissan pathfinder. I took the car in for maintenance a few weeks ago and started to notice that the fuel gauge did not work. Even if my tank is fuel, it says I only have a quarter of a tank. Last friday I filled up my tank and the gas light came on right after I filled it up. I called nissan and they told me it was ok to drive on and that I need to drive it down to 1/2 or. 1/4 tank otherwise they couldn't do anything about it. I have a one year old baby that I have to drive to doctor appointments. I live on the outskirts of the city and always take the freeway to get around. Knowing that my car can stall and shut down is not comforting to me. At this point not sure what to do or who to call. I have been reluctant to drive much so I still cannot bring my car in until the gas gauge drops lower. But I don't really know how much gas I really have since that gauge doesn't even work.
The fuel gauge in my 06 nissan pathfinder is failing. It has been doing so since last november. Sometimes the gauge drops to "e" no matter how much gas is in it and sometimes it reads there is more gas than there actually is. The service engine light remains lit since the first occurrence. According to the web, the 06 pathfinders built from jan through march have already been recalled. Mine was built in may and the service manager at harrisonburg, va nissan advises I am not eligible for the recall. It is more than obvious to me that my pathfinder, built two months later than the current recalled ones, is having the same exact issue and should also be recalled. I have 3 small children and am very concerned about being on the highway and possibly running out of gas. I carry a full gas can with me, however I do not think this is a safe practice. This is the sixth nissan I have owned since becoming a driver. I have always been more than satisfied with the product. This experience has been quite a disappointment. I am re-evaluating my thoughts on nissan. Please help me.
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