2005 Nissan Titan: wrong fuel gauge reading

Filed Feb 17, 2023 · Fuel system · 125,000 miles · AZ

The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that the instrument panel fuel gauge indicated that there was fuel in the vehicle but there was no fuel detected in the tank. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the failure was related to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 10V074000 (Fuel System, Other). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.

Filed Jun 8, 2022 · Electrical · 150,000 miles · NC

The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Titan. The contact stated while driving 10-15 MPH, the vehicle stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact veered to the side of the roadway. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle after several attempts. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank was empty. The contact refueled the vehicle and the vehicle restarted. The contact stated that the failure recurred several times while driving even though the fuel gauge displayed that there was a quarter tank of fuel remaining. The contact became aware of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 10V074000 (Fuel System, Other). The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

Filed Apr 21, 2022 · Brakes, Fuel system · 50,000 miles · KS

The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that the ABS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was jerking and lost proper braking functionality. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle and the braking system was reset. Additionally, the fuel gauge was inoperable causing the vehicle to run out of fuel. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the failure was related to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 10V074000 (Fuel System, Other) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

Filed Mar 10, 2022 · Fuel system · CA

My truck just stopped in the middle of the road while driving. I could not move the steering wheel and the engine would not turn over. The gas hand was registering a quarter of a tank of fuel so I did not think that I had run out of gas. After being towed to the shop the mechanic checked the vehicle and said that it was just out of gas but the gas gauge was still registering 1/4 of a tank of gas. Gas was put in the truck and it started right up. The mechanic informed me of a recall on the 2005 nissan titans that matched what was happening to my truck. When I informed nissan they told me there is a recall but that my vin number is not included in the recall. I have had the same incident where the truck just shut off 2 more times now and this should be covered by the nissan recall since this is the exact problem that is happening to my truck that is stated in the recall and my truck is the exact year. Can someone please help me to get nissan to honor this recall for my truck? Recall ID#68290

Filed May 19, 2021 · Fuel system · SC

The instrument panel fuel gauge inaccurately displays that the vehicle still has some fuel, at one quarter tank, when the fuel tank is actually empty. This could cause the vehicle to run out of gas and stall on the highway, which could cause a crash. There is a recall for this but was told that my truck was not affected even though it is having the same issue.

Filed Feb 10, 2021 · Fuel system · TN

The feel gauge does not show accurate gasoline levels. It does this regardless of speed or whether the vehicle is stationary. This is very unsafe as if you were traveling at high speeds and ran out of gas you could cause a crash. The fuel gauge can show you have half a tank but you only actually have a quarter of a tank. There is a recall for this for another model but not for mine.

Filed Feb 2, 2021 · Fuel system · 110,000 miles · CA

Instrument panel fuel gauge not properly reading amount of fuel in tank. This caused the vehicle to run out of gas and stall on the city street, which could have caused a crash.

Filed Aug 11, 2020 · Engine, Fuel system · 140,000 miles · AR

Their is a current recall on the fuel system for the gauge reading incorrectly and could cause an accident. My truck is having that issue, but my VIN shows not to be under that recall. I am also having engine problems that I also believe to be due to a failing fuel pump or possibly one of the other many problems with engine performance on this model titan. I don't understand why the recall for the fuel gauge problem is not covering my vehicle , I have had many problems with my nissan titan since I bought it brand new and absolutely no help from nissan to fix faulty parts, including the valve cover that if clogged will allow engine oil down into the valves and cylinder and cause smoking problem, and eventually ruin the engine cylinder. My titan will not take fuel and starts staling out at 2000 RPM causing me to almost be in several accidents already. All vehicles with parts that are being recalled should be involved in the recall. Nissan should'nt be able to pic and choose who gets covered, they should man up and fix their cheap parts when they fail.

Filed Jun 9, 2020 · Fuel system · 138,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan titan. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle ran out of fuel, due to a defective fuel gauge sensor. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed of the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v074000 (fuel system, other) however, the VIN was not included. The contact called nissan of bakersfield (2800 pacheco rd, bakersfield, ca 93313, (661) 835-8600) and the manufacturer and it was confirmed that the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 138,000.

Filed Mar 6, 2020 · Fuel system · 82,000 miles · WA

I was driving on a city street and stopped for a red traffic signal to make a right turn onto a highway. Without any warning the engine suddenly stopped running. I was unable to restart the engine. I was blocking the lane of traffic to enter the highway. I had to have the vehicle towed as it would not start and it was a traffic hazard/blocking traffic. The vehicle was towed to an auto repair shop. The mechanic discovered the vehicle's gas tank was completely empty, despite the fuel gauge showing the gas tank just over 1/4 tank full. The mechanic found a recall notice, the federal safety agency recall bulletin #10v074000 for my vehicle, 2005 nissan titan, describing the exact defect that my vehicle experienced; "the fuel gauge may inaccurately display that the vehicle still has some fuel, typically about 1/4 tank, when the fuel tank is empty." I took my vehicle to a nissan dealer and they told me that my vehicle is not included in this recall due to the VIN, even though it is the same year/make/model, 2005 nissan titan, and has the exact same defect as the one described in the above mentioned the federal safety agency recall bulletin. Had I entered the highway when the engine stopped suddenly without warning, I most likely would have crashed. See the attached diagnostic repair invoice, the federal safety agency recall bulletin #10v074000, and nissan service bulletin. I believe that my vehicle is or should be included in the existing the federal safety agency recall and nissan should comply with the recall and repair the defect at no cost to me.

Filed Nov 9, 2019 · Fuel system · 116,900 miles · GA

I purchased a used 2005 nissan titan with almost 117,000 miles on it. Even though it was 14 years it was in excellent condition and well maintained. I searched the nissan website for any possible recalls because another titan I had looked at had several recalls. The search showed no recalls for my VIN number. Then I called the local nissan dealer to verify the information. After 2 short trips I noticed it did not use enough gasoline to move the gauge from slightly over a quarter of a tank. On the third trip the engine quit on a rural paved road, fortunately there was a large grassy area I could coast to. I knew some titans had been recalled for the fuel gauge showing around a quarter of a tank when they were empty. Fortunately again I was only 2 miles from home where I had a gas can with gas in it and my wife was at home to bring it to me. After filling all 5 gallons into the tank, the truck cranked up and drove with no problems. I immediately refueled at the next fuel station where it took another 23 gallons to fill up, 28 gallons total, that is the entire capacity of the fuel tank. I feel that nissan put my and my families life at risk by not acknowledging a wider problem and expanding the fuel level sending unit recall. Fuel level is a safety concern right after brakes, steering and tires, not to be overlooked. This situation could have ended in tragedy, many people have lost their life because they ran out of gasoline and it put them in a dangerous situation. Even though the engine shutting off is not a danger in itself, like with an airplane, it's what happens after the vehicle stops and the other traffic is still moving that results in tragedy.

Filed Oct 20, 2019 · Electrical, Fuel system · 170,000 miles · CA

The fuel gauge does not read correctly below approximately a quarter tank. It occasionally will stick and fluctuate but always around a quarter tank and below. The first time I realized the problem I had to have my truck towed home, thinking it was something major when all I did was run out of gas.