2008 Nissan Rogue: wrong fuel gauge reading

Filed Feb 16, 2022 · Electrical, Fuel system · IL

The gas gauge drops to empty and the low fuel light will come on when the car is started almost all of the time. And the fuel gauge will show half full after being filled or even while driving. It may also show empty at anytime. It may or may not return to the true level in the tank at some point. You simply do not know how much fuel is in the tank without using the trip odometer to track your mileage between fill ups. The gauge is operationally useless. Additionally, the "service engine soon" light comes on and stays on with this making the state inspection a problem and requiring a regular check to make sure something else hasn't gone wrong. Monitor code displayed is po463-fuel level sensor a circuit high input. Nissan really needs to diagnose and fix whatever the problem may be. This is an ongoing dangerous situation for many nissan rouge owners based on what I have seen in complaints on this same problem posted to the internet car forums and my own experience.

Filed Jul 18, 2018 · Fuel system · 140,000 miles · NC

The fuel gauge does not register if there is fuel in the tank, this has been an on-going issue for many months, and has gradually got worse to the point, that when you start the enjoy it always starts at zero. Nissan had a recall on a number of other models and makes with the same issue, the rouge was not included in that recall in 2014. Per the direction on the last recall we are attempting to fill the tank before it gets below 50% full.

Filed Mar 28, 2018 · Fuel system · 140,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan rogue. When the vehicle was started, the fuel gauge did not register the amount of fuel in the vehicle when it was below half a tank. The fuel and service engine soon warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that the failure began in january of 2018. The vehicle was taken to scott clark nissan in charlotte, north carolina where it was diagnosed that the fuel gauge was faulty. The vehicle was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and recommended keeping the fuel tank above half full to avoid the warning indicators illuminating. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

Filed Nov 13, 2017 · Fuel system · 64,982 miles · VA

I filled up my gas tank on 10/8/17 and the gas gauge showed one bar less than full. This is the 5th time that my fuel sending unit has broken over the last few years. The 1st time on 6/26/10, the 2nd time on 3/30/11 (reported 3/30/11, repaired 4/13/11), the 3rd time on 6/6/12 (reported 6/6/12, repaired 6/12/12), the 4th time on 6/3/13 (reported 6/3/13, repaired 6/17/13), and now the 5th time on 10/8/17. I booked an appointment with my local dealership and they confirmed the malfunctioning fuel sending unit on 10/13/17. But, they told me that it was out of warranty, and they had no discretion or ability to make a repair out of warranty and that I needed to call consumer affairs. I called consumer affairs on 10/13/17 and explained the situation to two individuals. Both women acknowledged that it wasn't acceptable that I'm now dealing with this exact same issue again. I was told that a regional consumer affairs specialist would review the case and my service records, and then contact me with a decision. After back and forth with the specialist and her supervisor, I was told that they were rejecting my case because I was out of warranty. I questioned that as a reason, given I was directed to this group for an 'out of warranty' review. I explained again that I had experienced this same problem repeatedly. This had resulted in the same part being replaced multiple times under warranty. And each of those times, it broke ' pointing to either faulty parts being installed while under warranty, or improper installation while under warranty. I believe this needs to be looked into as a safety issue because it could result in someone running out of gas while driving. Nissan doesn't appear to be taking the issue seriously. And a basic google search will show that I'm not the only person experiencing this issue. Car: stationary part: fuel sending unit

Filed Oct 22, 2017 · Fuel system · IL

Gas gauge show empty sometimes when its on half tank then the engine lights turn on,when get full tank and run for 2 hrs the engine lights goes off but when gas tank get to half, sometimes when engine starts the gauge shows empty tank again and then in short time the gauge start going up again but not sure if its reading right fill of gas. Somebody said it might a problem on gas valve that the spring won't work good. It happen all the time anywhere all the time, in motion or in stop.

Filed Sep 12, 2017 · OH

The gas gauge is not working properly. I have researched the issue and found multiple complaints of nissan owners with the same problem. Below are some of the issues we recently purchased a 2008 nissan rogue and noticed that the gas gauge is off. Even with a full tank of gas, the gauge will read the tank as below the full level. At times it will show the tank as 3/4 or 1/2. Other times it will show the tank at a full level when it shouldn't be, for example, 85 miles driven on a full tank of gas. I would think that should register at least one notch below the full level. It will constantly go up and down on the same tank of gas. Has anyone else had these issues? I am having the same problem. I fill up the gas tank and it only reads 3/4 tank. I have taken it to the dealer 3 times. The last time they admitted there is an issue with the sensor. They replaced it, now I fill it up and it only reads 1/2 a tank. And it never said when it was low on gas, my wife ran out of gas on the interstate and it still said she had 1/4 tank. They say they will replace it again. My awd rogue was purchased new in 2008. Wife drives it exclusively. December 2011 mileage turned 16,000 and gas gauge level failed to register full on fill-up. Now at 16,500 miles and have to fill tank to over-flow level to assure it's full. Contacted dealer since there is a tsb on issue and quoted $888. For sender/sub-sender unit and labor. Filed a complaint with nthsa on 1/9/2012. Registered complaint with nissan north america. Nissan states: there is no active campaign or recall for this problem. Will never buy another nissan. This is a defect and warrants a recall.

Filed Oct 6, 2016 · Fuel system · TX

Incorrect fuel level indicator reading, check engine light on. Reason -faulty fuel level sending unit

Filed Oct 5, 2016 · Electrical, Fuel system · 96,000 miles · NY

The gas gauge drops to empty and the low fuel light will come on when the car is started almost all of the time. And the fuel gauge will show half full after being filled or even while driving. It may also show empty at anytime. It may or may not return to the true level in the tank at some point. You simply do not know how much fuel is in the tank without using the trip odometer to track your mileage between fill ups. The gauge is operationally useless. Additionally, the "service engine soon" light comes on and stays on with this making the state inspection a problem and requiring a regular check to make sure something else hasn't gone wrong. Monitor code displayed is po463-fuel level sensor a circuit high input. Nissan really needs to issue a recall and replace the fuel sensor at no charge to the consumer or diagnose and fix whatever the problem may be. This is an ongoing dangerous situation for many nissan rouge owners based on what I have seen in complaints on this same problem posted to the internet car forums and my own experience.

Filed Sep 23, 2016 · Fuel system · 65,000 miles · CO

Gas gauge quit working. Sensor needle goes up and down

Filed Apr 12, 2016 · Fuel system · CA

My car failed the cal smog check on 3/24/2016 preventing me from obtaining my registration tags. The car passed every test with the exception of code p0463-fuel level sensor "a" circuit high. The check engine light is on also. I took the car to first nissan in simi valley, ca and they indicated it would cost $900 to pull the engine to see if the fuel sensor level equipment needs to be replaced. I also called nissan corporation to seek assistance due to the cost. Nissan corp refused to provide any assistance. I have read information on the internet that this has been an issue with my year nissan and that they have recalled vehicles and paid for their repair.

Filed Apr 5, 2016 · Suspension, Visibility · 71,000 miles · MA

I purchased my 2008 nissan rogue 2/27/15 from johns auto sales somerville ma had the inspection done it passed a week later engine light came on and gas gauge was not reading correctly took it back 3x they claim they fix it but was still not reading correctly on 2/ 27/16 I went to get inspection sticker it failed safety and admission the gas gauge fuel sender the flex pipe and sub frame had to be replaced the cost 1107.00 I am so sick of getting screwed from the big guys making money and the little guys giving it so many people who own the nissan rogue have had the same problem with the fuel sender not reading the correct amount of gas I had ran out if had 2x in the freezen cold with my pregnant daughter I am out 1107.00 and at my wits end who stands up for us nobody !!! Sabrina wilmington ma

Filed Jul 10, 2015 · Fuel system · 90,000 miles · CO

The fuel sending unit does not work. I fill up the tank and it does not read full, and it is unreliable. I contacted nissan north america and they told me the car is not subject to a recall or warranty extension so too bad. This is a 7 year old car! This shouldn't fail! Also, nissan has issued recalls for the same part for the nissan frontier and altima, both for the 2008 model year.