2013 Nissan Sentra: wrong fuel gauge reading

Filed Dec 22, 2025 · Fuel system · 173,000 miles · VA

The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while attempting to refuel the vehicle, fuel started spewing out of the fuel filler neck. The contact waited until the fuel level was almost empty and slowly pumped gasoline into the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to three separate mechanics and was informed that the issue was related to the oxygen sensor; however, two mechanics also stated that the issue could be related to a defect with the EVAP system. The contact then stated that while driving at highway speeds, the vehicle began to lose power while depressing the accelerator pedal, as the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate above 40 MPH and pulled over. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle several times but was unsuccessful. The contact called the mechanic, who advised the contact to restart the vehicle in neutral(N). Once the vehicle was in neutral(N), the contact was able to restart the vehicle and resume normal operation. Upon investigation, the contact discovered that there was a Nissan recall for the rear O2 sensor under NISSAN ID: P1A25. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for service; however, the dealer refused to service the vehicle due to the check engine warning light and other issues that the dealer claimed would affect the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 173,000.

Filed Apr 30, 2020 · Fuel system · 54,000 miles · OH

My check engine light came on so I took my 2013 nissan sentra (54,000 miles) to the dealership where I bought it new for diagnosis. Was advised fuel level sensor code not being read correctly so fuel pump needs replaced. Estimate $671 and my diagnosis was $145. I called nissan because there had been a recall, but not for my VIN. The fuel pump should last 125,000 miles! Very dissappointed with nissan, they said since it was out of warranty they could not offer anything. Now I'm just waiting for the well-documented transmission failure to happen. This was my first new car ever, and I carefully researched it before purchase. They certainly aren't making this customer feel taken care of by not taking responsibility for replacing the faulty fuel pump.

Filed May 6, 2019 · Fuel system · 35,472 miles · NY

Vehicle was in motion, check engine light turned on and the fuel gauge on dashboard started to acting out; I thought my car was leaking gas, but I could not smell it. I thought the problem was electric. I called nissan of huntington to report the problem and making an appointment, but it was too late (3:45pm), so I had to bring my car to centerport automotive. They scanned my car's computer system and: "code po 463 fuel pump sending unit malfunction code". As a result, they replaced the fuel pump and sending unit assembly in fuel tank. My car was 35472 miles at the time this work was done. Had to pay 681.37 dollars + nys sale taxes. I would love to be reimbursed since a fuel pump lasts more than 125,000 miles. Thousands of 2013 nissan sentra cars have a fuel system recall, but not this particular VIN number.

Filed Apr 19, 2019 · Fuel system · 42,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan sentra. The contact stated that she filled up the fuel tank, but it became low again halfway into her trip. The fuel gauge needle went down to empty. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and attempted to service the vehicle, but could not finish correctly. The failure mileage was 42,000.

Filed Jul 6, 2018 · Fuel system · 91,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan sentra. While driving various speeds on several occasions, the fuel gauge became inoperable. The contact stated that the gauge fluctuated between full and empty. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 91,000.

Filed Nov 10, 2017 · Fuel system · PA

My fuel gauge is faulty. When I fill my tank up, within 50 miles of driving, the gauge reads that I have 0 gas and that I need to fill up again. This has left me guessing when I need to fill my tank up again based on mileage that I drove and days since I last filled up

Filed Sep 8, 2015 · 43,000 miles · TN

When the vehicle's gas gauge is indicating the fuel tank is empty, after refueling the gauge does not indicate the change. This is a fairly new car, I don't think this should be happening already! I will run out of gas, and it will be because my car isn't telling me the right amount of fuel.