2008 Nissan Versa: fuel pump failure

Filed Oct 16, 2015 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 123,155 miles · IL

Stopped on our way home from a small trip and refueled the versa. Noticed a small drip coming from the gas tank. Assumed it was coming from an overflow tube inside the fuel filler tube. The next day we took the versa to our mechanic and told him about it. He investigated and found the fuel leak coming from the fuel pump attached to the top of the fuel tank. The leak as he described it coming from under the plug in where the wiring harness connects to provide power to the pump.under the plug in was a crack . There was also a hole that appeared in color of a burnt mark to the rear inside corner of the plug in wall exposing a metal stem goes to the prong that connects to the wiring harness. This area is above fuel tank surface or outside the top of the tank. Had this shorted out or created a spark, a possible fire and/or explosion could have occurred and injury and/or death could have occurred to occupants inside the vehicle. When pump was replaced, I took pictures that I hope you can receive. The bottom side where the float arm attached to the side sliding metal parts for measuring fuel level also appeared to have the blackened burnt color on the wall area of the metal parts. I have the defected pump in case you would like to check it out. I also have notified the nissan service center and showed them the pump defect. I'm wanting to inform you of this because there are other versa owners out there that could be affected by this. We were lucky.

Filed Jul 29, 2014 · Fuel system · 44,000 miles · MD

While driving, the car chocked and stopped. Had to leave vehicle in current lane and to call tow company. It appeared that the fuel pump died. The fuel pump was changed.

Filed Dec 29, 2013 · Fuel system · 30,000 miles · IL

Tried starting the car; engine would not turn over. Was stranded in a parking lot close to my mechanic's shop and called him. Mechanic sent his assistant to the parking lot where I was and he tried to get the car to turn over. He said he thought the engine was not getting fuel. Car was towed to mechanic and it was determined that fuel pump was broken. Mechanic had difficulty finding a replacement nissan fuel pump. Fuel pump was obtained and installed at my expense. Mechanic felt that fuel pump should not have had to be replaced on a 5 year old car.

Filed Mar 18, 2013 · Fuel system · 120,785 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan versa. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start each time. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the fuel pump was replaced three times in five years. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 120,785 and the current mileage was 159,521. *tr updated 04/30/13

Filed Feb 23, 2013 · Electrical, Fuel system · 61,000 miles · NC

Traveling on hwy-74 at 55 MPH using cruise control there was an electrical issue inside the fuel pump which melted the fuel pump relay in the ipdm. This resulted in the vehicle completely shutting down while traveling on a busy highway. The ipdm was replaced however the fuel pump was not known to be an issue. The same thing happened again on the same highway this time at 65 MPH. Fuel pump this time was identified to be causing the electrical issue.

Filed Sep 25, 2012 · Fuel system · 80,000 miles · LA

My car is almost five years old. I have had minor problems with it. My car had been stalling to start. I took it to get checked out. I am told my fuel pump needs to be replaced. My car is not under warranty anymore. I did research and found out this is a common problem for my car, and I am unlucky to have encountered it after my warranty was up. It was suggested to me to file an official complaint.

Filed Oct 7, 2011 · Fuel system · 38,000 miles · TX

Fails to start unless cranked for a long time. Symptoms indicate a fuel pressure regulator problem or fuel pump failure. Nissan parts dept says there is no fuel pressure regulator.

Filed Jun 24, 2011 · Fuel system · 61,000 miles · CA

Needs new fuel pump just three days in. Never had problem with versa ever and then it all of a sudden left me on road. Three top mechanics are confused why my 2008 already needs a fuel pump. They said that it should not be broken and the part is only available to order because it shouldn't even be broken three years in. I took it to the nissan dealer first and they said I would need to replace fuel pump and they declined to mention why or how it could happened. They seem like they know something and wont share.

Filed Jun 3, 2011 · Fuel system · TX

I have a 2008 versa that is repeatedly having issues starting. I have had everything checked and it seems to be the fuel pump. I am afraid I will end up stranded in the middle of nowhere when it finally goes out since I am having to turn the key for a few seconds before I can start the car and that is if I can even get it to start. It sometimes makes me run of gas even though I had plenty of gas in the car when I originally tried to start it. Since I normally have to drive a distance, this is going to leave me stranded one day and I am not sure if I like having to pay to have it replaced when I see that there are other people with the same issue with the same car.

Filed Feb 18, 2011 · Fuel system · 35,100 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 nissan versa. The contact stated that while driving 5 MPH or above, the vehicle would suddenly stall without any warning. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic who advised him that he needed to replace the fuel pump. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 35,100. Updated 3/21/11 *cn updated 04/22/11

Filed Feb 18, 2011 · Fuel system · 35,135 miles · NY

I own a nissan versa 2008 hatchback. After I pull away from the gas pump, the car was losing its acceleration and then stall. I was trying to start again but it wouldn't turn over. The car was towed. I was told that the fuel pump went bad. My basic warranty expired two months ago (december 5, 2010). The fuel pump was recplaced at my expenses.

Filed Nov 17, 2009 · Fuel system · 23,000 miles · CA

The engine is very difficult to start on the first attempt. My 2008 nissan versa hatchback has about 20000 km on it an has had the fuel pump replaced once already under warranty by the dealer about one year ago. Now I am encountering the same problem again. If you leave the ignition turned on for 15 to 30 seconds then the car will start. I suspect the fuel pump has a problem building up sufficient pressure to deliver fuel to the car and that is why it will start on a second attempt.