Tl* the contact owns a 2019 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated that at start-up the check engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact took the vehicle to pinnacle nissan (7601 e frank lloyd wright blvd, scottsdale, az 85260) where the mechanic informed him that he could smell fuel coming from the vehicle and that the issue was due to a loose gas cap. Upon return of the vehicle, the contact continued to smell a fuel odor coming from the vehicle and decided to buy a new gas cap. The contact then stated that while his wife was driving on the highway at an unknown speed, his wife and the other occupants in the vehicle all received headaches due to the strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle. A few days later the contact took the vehicle to flagstaff nissan (4960 e marketplace dr, flagstaff, az 86004) where he was informed that fuel was leaking from the fuel tank. The contact was informed that the fuel tank, the fuel o ring, and other parts in and around the gas tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle remained in the possession of the dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided a case number. The contact was informed that he would receive a call back and had yet to hear from the manufacturer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000.
Nissan Pathfinder fuel leak problems
38 of the 7,336 owner complaints about the Nissan Pathfinder describe fuel leak, most of them for the 2001 model year.
- owner complaints
- 38
- worst model year
- 2001
- typical mileage
- 116,000
By model year
- 20192
- 20131
- 20072
- 20061
- 20051
- 20041
- 20033
- 20022
- 20019
- 20004
- 19992
- 19982
- 19952
- 19941
- 19931
- 19922
- 19902
Often reported together
Check engine light 5Fuel gauge 4Fuel smell 3Tire blowout 1Stalling 1Fuel pump 1Fire or smoke 1Grinding brakes 1
Trouble codes mentioned
P0463 1
What owners say
Our renter states that the vehicle was great up until the incident. States that they filled the vehicle up with gas around 4pm before parking it just out in front of where they were staying. At 1am they were awoken by a disturbance outside and someone banging on their door telling them they needed to come outside - when he arrived he noticed the vehicle completely engulfed in flames. The fire department arrived but it took almost an hour, per renter, to put out the flames as the vehicle kept leaking gasoline. Apparently there is a witness to the beginning of the fire from a [xxx] ([xxx]) who heard the vehicle's horn and observed no one in the vehicle and then there was an "explosion" as it caught fire (potential alarm?) the fire report confirms that our rental vehicle caught fire. They indicate that the fire was "mechanical malfunction" and "unintentional." the vehicle was parked and unoccupied at the time of combustion. *** please contact the adjuster we hired to assist us with this matter. His name is [xxx] with sedgwick claims management services. Phone: [xxx]. Email: [xxx] thank you. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Fuel leak due to corroded fuel filler neck. Nissan issued a recall due to this issue due to road salt causing corrosion. Ntb07-078 lists the range of 2001 nissan pathfinders as jn8(*)r0(***)1w 500001 ' 617275. My VIN #[xxx] and thus should be included in this recall. When I contacted nissan they indicate it is not. Not sure how to proceed. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan pathfinder. The contact noticed a fuel odor near the fuel tank, but did not observe any fuel leaking from the vehicle. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 127,700.
My vehicle was mostly in the state of ny (salt belt state) from 2004 until 2015. (11 years) it's now in va. The undercarriage is rusted beyond a normal amount. The exhaust especially holes are in piping from the catalytic converter to the tailpipe. The care is leaking fuel from the metal filler tube to the gas tank! My local nissan dealership refused to address these serious issues and inferior metal piping problems. I'm scared the vehicle will blow up.it's dangerous.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated that while refueling the vehicle, it started to leak fuel. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.
Gas gauge displays incorrectly and has a related check engine light. The gauge sometimes seems to work and then precipitously drops to empty even though tank is nearly full. This additionally seems to cause a check engine light to display, and when checked, shows a p0463 code (fuel level sensor circuit high input). The car is nearly undrivable due to fear of running out of fuel or worse such as a fuel leak or electrical short. The "distance to empty" display on the dash also no longer works as a backup.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated the vehicle was leaking fuel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician made the contact aware of recall the federal safety agency campaign number 07v435000 (fuel system, gasoline) and explained that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was taken to another dealer where the technician stated that the filler tube assembly needed to be replaced but since the statue of limitation had surpassed and the contact would have to cover the repairs. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 151,033 the current mileage was 274,415.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan pathfinder.the contact stated that there was a fuel leak under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the fuel filler line was corroded and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 181,000 and the current mileage was 181,500.
Car repeatedly demonstrates 1/2 to 1/4 tank of gas but is empty causing user to run out of gas while driving. No fuel leak, mechanics continues to state they find no problem.
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
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
- What is wrong
- On certain vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, iowa, illinois, indiana, kentucky, massachusetts, maine, maryland, michigan, minnesota, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, tennessee, vermont, virginia, west virginia , wisconsin and the district of columbia, during the coating process of the fuel filler tube assembly, an insufficient amount of coating may have been applied at the lower mounting bracket. This could result in an opening in the coating which can allow water to enter and make contact with the bare metal of the tube.
- Risk
- This may result in surface rust but not perforation of the tube. However, in those areas of the country which use heavy concentrations of road salt in the winter, if a mixture of snow/water and salt makes contact with the bare metal, corrosion may occur to a degree which results in perforation of the tube. In this case fuel leakage may occur when filling the tank. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel filler tube assembly with a new one with an improved coating process. The recall began on november 26, 2007. Owners may contact nissan at 1‑800‑647‑7261.
Recall number 07V435000 · Recall details
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The model years with the most reports are 2001 (9 complaints), 2000 (4 complaints) and 2003 (3 complaints).
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