2005 Nissan Sentra: fuel pump failure

Filed Nov 12, 2017 · Fuel system · 85,259 miles · VA

After fueling car (I.e. Pump auto shuts off) and fuel pump is removed, a gurgling sound can be heard from within the car's fuel filler and then gasoline is pushed out and overflows, spilling out dangerously onto the ground. Car is stationary, turned off, at gas station with keys removed. Happens once or twice a year.

Filed Mar 1, 2017 · Engine, Fuel system · 76,000 miles · WA

My daughter was driving down the freeway and slowed down going so me ral road tracks and the. Car stalled, it scared her a lot being she was on the freeway, she was abel to pull over half scared to death because the steering wheel got stiff not knowing the car had stalled and as you know when a car stalles and your ignition is on on all your warning lights cycle in the middle of a busy freeway, she was very fortunate she did not have a accident, this happened all of a sudden, had never done it before, my son took it to get it checked at a parts store and said it had a bad battery so he replaced it. She's a college student, after night class was going back to her apartment, getting off the freeway on to the ramp came to a light and turned green so she did not have to stop as she was turning car stalled again in the middle of the intersection, she panicked because she thought a car or truck would rear end her in the middle of the intersection. Car stalled and did not want to start for a few minutes until it finally srated and was able to get home. Did ot want to take any chances took it to the dealer next day and diagnostic was the crankshaft sensor was bad, seems to be working fine, I hope she does not have to go through that experience ever again. What really bothers me is that she could of had a very serious accident and now I go online and find out that there is hundreds of people going through the same experience and nissan does not cover this defect that they say only certain models or engine size were in there recall cost over $300.00 dollars to get it fixed, plus my car also has a other defect witch some times has a hard time starting because fuel pump looses pressure, they say there is a repair kit you can buy to fix the problem, but it is a defect and should be recalled, it cost about thorpe same amount as if you were to replace the whole fuel pump.

Filed Feb 3, 2010 · Fuel system · IN

My car has had problems with the gas tank and fuel pump line. I just recently paid a large amount of money in january of 2010 to get a new gas tank put in the car because the gas tank would reject gas when I would pump gas causing gas to over flood onto the ground which is dangerous. I went to a non nissan dealership and I can't afford to keep going places to fix the problem that is not my fault. However, the check engine light is still on in my car. I have been to nissan dealers in indianapolis, indiana and they told me that they will not fix the problem. I need the car fixed at a nissan dealership that will not turn me away. I purchased the car in 2005 and shortly after that, I had to get the fuel pump line fixed. I really need some help and guidance. Times are too tough to be repeatedly turned away. I am afraid that something vital might happen if the problem continues to be ignored because gas issues can be dangerous. I have found recalls on my make and model and I need someone to acknowledge these recalls. I was told in the past years that my nissan did not have any recalls and I was given false information.

Filed Nov 28, 2008 · Fuel system · 22,000 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan sentra. The contact noticed that the fuel pump would suck the fuel back into the tank instead of maintaining pressure in the fuel injectors. He would attempt to start the vehicle, but was unsuccessful because gasoline was in the tank. The issue occurred many times in the previous year. The contact had to replace two set of spark plugs. The dealer charged $100 for a diagnosis and then informed him of the fuel pump issue. The manufacturer did not assist. The contact stated that his extended warranty did not cover the failure and he would have to pay out of pocket for a completely new fuel pump. The current mileage was approximately 43,000 and failure mileage was 21,582. Updated 12/22/08. *lj updated 12/23/08.

Filed Nov 4, 2008 · Fuel system · 48,000 miles · PA

I have a 2005 nissan sentra. Engine service light came on and within a week I was unable to pump gas into my tank at a normal pace. Only able to put in a little at a time without gas shooting back out of the tank. Within a couple of weeks, I was unable to start my car. I was told that the vent control valve was malfunctioning and that it would not effect the running of my car, but now I am $500 looking a new fuel pump. I have noticed online multiple complaints from other nissan owners with the same problems. Is someone looking into the on going problem? I bout this car for the fuel efficiency and the well known reputation of a long lasting car. Not very satisfied when it is only 3 yrs old!!!!

Filed Aug 8, 2008 · Engine · 67,000 miles · AL

Thermostat froze shut causing car to overheat and blow the head gasket. Luckily I caught it before it was to late. Im also a mechanic. I had a lose of heat in the car so I knew what it was. This should not be happening to a car with 67k miles. I had to pay 900.00 for nissan to fix it as I was in the middle of a move and didn't have access to my tools. All of these listings with sever engine trouble is caused by this overheat issue. The thermostat is defective in many sentras, then other damage occurs. This will be the last nissan I buy. In the beginning nissan told me they would cover this, then after the fact they would not. Also the fuel pump has always been weak and now needs replacement (same mileage) and the cd player quite working. They knew what they were doing with limiting the warranty to 60k.