Nissan Quest fuel pump problems

Filed Nov 22, 2025 · Engine, Fuel system · NY

I purchased the van and noticed that at times it would suddenly de-accelerate and drop from whatever speed im doing and refuse to speed up even if I press the gas peddle to the floor. Id come up to a stop sign and stop, then at times it wouldnt accelerate, even with the peddle to the floor, it would barely move forward. I brought it back to the person I purchased it from tried to describe what happened, they had someone check the transmission and said it was fine. Its continued to do this, and has almost caused crashes because it does it periodically and without warning on inclines, at red lights, if I driven a long distance (i.e. 1hr or so) etc, and when stopped. Its done this especially when it comes to hills, its terrifying but I have no other vehicles and now only drive it locally, avoid hills, and only if I absolutely have to. This is my first Nissan and wasn't aware of issues like this as I typically buy Buick's, so I researched Nissan issues and recalls and recently saw a recall from October 2025 related to the fuel pump injector system reset that describes what ive experienced exactly, but when I took it to the Nissan dealership in Saratoga NY, they said its not a recall, just a warning for my model and year, and they would need to charge me to inspect it, and didnt advise if it was repairable. Anyone else who has this model Nissan I would want warned immediately, and I mean immediately. Its scary seeing other vehicles coming up behind me and I dont know if my van will accelerate or not, I took out a loan to buy this vehicle and am still paying it off. I cant buy another right now. The actual recall for what appears to be the same issue came out for 2013 and newer Nissans but again, should include this model for year 2012. Those of us with this vehicle should be included in the recall so we can drive safely as well. Please make this update to the recall asap. Thank you for your time and consideration to review this

Filed Jun 12, 2025 · Fuel system · SC

My vehicle is experiencing the issue under Recall the federal safety agency ID 12V076000: fuel supply issue that could cause engine stalling. Specifically, due to a programming error, the fuel pump might not supply enough fuel to the engine when driving at slow speeds or idling downhill with a ¼ tank or less of fuel.

Filed Jan 10, 2020 · Fuel system · 140,000 miles · NJ

The fuel gauge shows an incorrect reading. The indicator shows that it is empty even when I refuel it with full tank. The car stops on the road as the fuel shows an incorrect reading which poses a dangerous threat. I have got the fuel pump replaced three times. It is very frustrating to spend so much time and money and not getting the issue fixed. The car also failed inspection because of this issue. There is a recall for 2007-2008-2009 nissan quests' but my 2008 nissan quest is not included in the recall!

Filed Jun 5, 2018 · Fuel system · 120,000 miles · SC

After completely fueling the tank, the car runs for about 2 to 3 miles and then becomes to say that that fueling tank is empty. Its been occurring for the past 4 years. We've tried changing the fuel pump and the fuel cap, but it still continues to show that the fuel tank is empty. While driving on the city streets, the car will start going slow and stop by its self after showing that there is now gasoline. Afterwards, it will completely shut down and after a few minutes, it starts to run normally. This happens about every 2 to 3 days.

Filed Oct 12, 2016 · Fuel system · 168,000 miles · MD

The fuel guage is malfunctioning. I have run out of gas while driving the vehicle on several occasions. I have replaced the fuel pump and fuel sensor and the issue is still present. The vehicle ran out of gas in motion on a busy street, then on a busy exit ramp, once on interstate 695 in baltimore. The vehicle was nearly hit by traffic behind the vehicle when it ran out of gas due to a faulty fuel gauge.

Filed Apr 19, 2016 · Fuel system · 139,750 miles · GA

My fuel gauge would say that I had over a quarter tank of gas and out of nowhere my van would shut down. No warning, no anything. This happened a few times. I got a recall letter in the mail about my fuel sensor and to keep a half a tank in it until I could get it fixed. I took my van to a nissan dealership and they replaced the fuel amp meter (part no. 24819-zm70a). I was told that everything was good, but not even two days later at a quarter of a tank of gas my van shut down with no warning. I didn't even have power steering to help me guide my vehicle safely to the side of the road. My van started idling roughly and not acting like it had before I took it in for the recall. I took the van back up to the dealership that fixed my recall and they stated that the sensor is fine and now I have to replace the entire fuel pump sending unit. The entire problem has not been rectified. Now being told to spend $1000 dollars on a part to fix the same problem.

Filed Apr 7, 2016 · Fuel system · 102,000 miles · UT

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 nissan quest. While driving at various speeds, the fuel gauge displayed that the fuel level was empty and the check engine light illuminated. The contact stated that the fuel gauge would fluctuate from full to empty. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was repaired through a manufacturer's satisfaction campaign; however, the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure recurred immediately after the vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump failed and would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 102,000.

Filed Mar 10, 2016 · Electrical · TN

I received a check engine light on my quest and the fuel gauge hand was not working properly. I would fill it up and the gas hand would go to full and then as I would drive it would drop down to empty for a while and back to full for while as I would drive. I took it to my local dealership and they stated it was the fuel pump. I had a fuel pump put on by and independent mechanic but the check engine light was still on so I took it back to the dealership and they stated that it was the fuel pump but I told them I replaced that and they then stated it was the sending unit, I told them my local mechanic checked the sending unit and he said that the connectivity was good on the sending unit. The local dealership then ran more diagnostic and said it was dash that caused the problem and not the fuel pump. I had the dash replaced and the fuel gauge is now stuck on full. I have read several other forums with people that have had the same problem as I. I believe this needs to be looked into as a recall as it seems to be affecting a lot of people.

Filed Feb 12, 2016 · Fuel system · 83,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns 2007 nissan quest. The contact stated that the fuel gauge was providing incorrect reading levels. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was previously repaired under a manufacturer customer satisfaction campaign for the fuel level gauge system. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 83,000.

Filed Feb 4, 2016 · Engine · 85,000 miles · MT

While taking my son to school on 1-27-2016, my wife called me and said her car just quit and won't start. Luckily I was off work that day and was able to tow the minivan home. Thinking it was a minor issue we took it to a mechanic for repair. I expected them to change a fuel filter or maybe a fuel pump but I was shocked to hear that the timing chain had broken and is going to need major repair. At only 85000 miles this should not be an area of concern. After some research I've found many lawsuits against nissan regarding this issue. Nissan knew about the problem but kept installing the faulty components. They have not issued any recalls and won't do anything to remedy the problem, even when I spent an extra 3500 dollars for the extended warranty. I realize there is naturally going to be problems with vehicle, but something of this magnitude is not what your thinking about with under 100,000 miles. For nissan to be aware of the problem and not address or correct the fault is shameful. Not only did they not correct the problem, they kept knowingly using the faulty components for years. Our whole society seems to be relegated to cutting corners, at the expense of others, to get ahead; no matter what the consequences are.