2000 Nissan Xterra: fuel pump failure

Filed Oct 22, 2015 · Fuel system · 70,000 miles · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 nissan xterra. While driving at 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump melted and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.

Filed Apr 20, 2012 · Fuel system · 143,000 miles · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 nissan xterra. While driving 30 MPH, the contact stated that the vehicle had suddenly stalled without warning. The vehicle was inspected by the contact and he noticed that the fuel pump may be defective. The vehicle had not been diagnosed and had not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 143,000.

Filed Jul 7, 2008 · Fuel system · 150,129 miles · TN

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 nissan xterra. The contact stated that his son was driving the vehicle and it would stall after he filled it with gasoline. He drove for approximately five miles before the stalling began. The ignition would not start, but there was no significant loss of power. He took the vehicle to firestone and they performed an engine diagnostic test and found that the fuel sending unit was defective. The dealer stated that the fuel sending unit was included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v230000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). The contact was informed to take the vehicle to the dealer to have the repair made for free. The dealer performed a diagnostic test, verified the defect, and replaced the unit. The dealer then called the contact and informed him that the vehicle was not starting, and they would have to change the fuel pump. The manufacturer stated that they would not pay for the fuel pump repair. He was referred to a representative, who stated that they would get back with him if they planned to assist. The contact was later informed that due to the mileage on the vehicle and because the fuel pump was not the same as the fueling unit, they would not make the repair. The speed was unknown. The current mileage was approximately 150,700 and failure mileage was 150,129.

Filed Jun 20, 2005 · Fuel system · 50,000 miles · VA

Dt: in response to the fuel pump terminal on the fuel sending unit that may crack owner took vehicle to dealer for recall work, and the car broke down twice since then for the same reason. Owner was worried that the car may stall while driving. Dealer had tried to fix the recall 3 times, and the owner no longer trusted that nissan was fixing the problem. The first time, the owner was at a traffic light and the vehicle died. The second time, the car was parked for about 2 hours and would not start. Third time, vehicle was parked for about an hour and the car would not start. Owner has not talked to the manufacturer. This has been happening for about one year. Owner had the fuel pump replaced before the recall. Nissan reimbursed some of the money back. The owner concerned that she may be getting faulty parts.

Filed Apr 12, 2004 · Fuel system · 90,000 miles · PA

While driving to work, engine suddenly slowed & then stalled - would not restart. After towing to a local service station - I was told it was the fuel pump. The vehicle is no longer covered under warranty so I had to pay to have it replaced. This is the third fuel pump that has been installed on my vehicle. In september of 2001 it happened for the first time - again breaking down in the middle of the road. I was told by the service station that this is a known problem with xterras? I don't want to be replacing my fuel pump every 2 years/20,000 miles - my truck currently has 94,000 miles on it.

Filed Feb 17, 2004 · Fuel system · 55,000 miles · CT

Vehicle died unexpectedly while being driven. Advised by mechanic that there is a defect with the fuel pump where the brass fitting meets the plastic coupler. Stated that plastic caused corrosion to brass fitting. There is no recall but the part is on national back order. From reviewing this site, it seems like I am not the only one experiencing this problem.

Filed Feb 8, 2004 · Fuel system · 58,000 miles · NJ

My 2000 nissan xterra completely failed on me while driving 50 MPH on a busy highway. The radio shut off, lights and then the engine cut off and I completely lost all power. I managed to pull off to the side of the road and was towed by triple a to the nissan dealer. They put a new battery in and after I repeatedly told them it was more than a battery they did a diagnostic test and insisted there was nothing else wrong. I told the mechanic I would break down again. Sure enough one month later my husband and our three daughters had a similar experience, once again triple a towed me but, this time to my mechanic and he quickly diagnosed the fuel pump and sending unit. He advised me to have nissan put it in because I am still under warranty. We are very upset with nissan not recalling these parts. There have been many problems reported and they are doing anything about it. My husband was thinking about a nissan frontier but after the way nissan has ignored this problem and put my family in unnecessary danger he won't even consider it. We are through with nissan vehicles.

Filed Feb 7, 2004 · Fuel system · 69,930 miles · MA

My fuel sending unit failed on a dark highway on the evening of feb 6, 2004. The vehicle is a 2000 nissan xterra. While I have never had problems with the vehicle until now- I have found that the fuel sending unit has a flawed design and fails very often, especially in winter climates- the unit is suceptable to road salt that corrodes the electrical connection to the fuel pump- there is really no need for this to cause the truck to shut down. I was left stranded on a dark stretch of road with little breakdown lane room. The tow cost $120 and the parts were $70. If this is a common failure, and I have to believe that it is, based on the numerous cases documented on the internet, then nissan should have issued a recall as this failure could easily result in injury or worse.

Filed Aug 6, 2003 · Electrical, Fuel system · 109,680 miles · TN

X-terra stopped while driving on the interstate 4 times in two days. Finally had to have it towed to nissan dealer after 5th time it stopped, this time in rush hour traffic. Mechanic couldn't find anything wrong even on computer, then on second day decided it was the fuel pump, and replaced it, and then determined that it was not the fuel pump, but a wiring problem that burnt out the fuel sending unit. Cost was over $700.00, plus tow bill, and rental car. Also manifold is cracked, and was before waranty expired, but dealer where it was bought said that the waranty did not cover it and advised us to have a local mecahnic to fix it because it would be cheaper. Have now learned that both fueld sneding unit, and manifold are a problem on many xterras.

Filed May 10, 2003 · Fuel system · 69,207 miles · OH

Fuel sending unit short/***excessive heat produced*** problem started w/my wife, which drives the 200 nissan xterra exclusively. It stalled on her while driving. Would restart often throughout the trip she was on. The next day I drove it to diagnose the problem and decided to make an appointment w/germain nissan of columbus, ohio. While on my way there it stalled for good. Left me high and dry. I diagnosed the problem as a malfunctioning fuel pump. I replaced the pump, fuel filter and fuel pump relay at the same time in a local school parking lot. No success. Still not starting. I then had my wife try to start the vehicle while I listened for the sound of the fuel pump running. I heard the pump operate sporadically. I then noticed, to my shocking surprise, that the fuel pump power connection on the fuel sending unit was glowing from the excessive heat created by a corroded crack in the inlet connection side of the pump power source. I immediately disconnected the battery and had the truck towed to the dealer for repairs as I felt this would be a definite safety recall. To my surprise it is not. I asked this after allowing the service man to diagnose the problem of his own. I was told of the same glowing affect seen from heat created at the electrical short. I inquired if this was seen before and the tech said it is common. He also wrapped the part for me to keep as "I may need this for future recall reimbursement". I wonder how long it may be before someone's' child is burned in a car fire as this malfunctioning and dangerous component is located less than 4 inches directly below the rear passenger seat! I am out over$400 plus towing for what I have discovered to be a common defect resulting in the most severe of safety issues. I just hope I can sell this truck before the new part. Which I am sure is of the defective design, fails.

Filed May 9, 2003 · Fuel system · 54,000 miles · PA

The fuel pump failed which caused the vehicle to stall. Mr....*ak *

Filed May 8, 2003 · Fuel system · UT

Wiring on fuel sending unit corrodes, fuel pump turns off, engine shuts off -- no matter where you are nor how fast you're driving! Obviously, a unit that corrodes so easily on newish vehicles is a defect in manufacturing. It's a no brainer that this is a safety issue too. I like the idea of your website: "people saving people". I don't understand how with all the complaints on this problem, with the backorder on replacement parts for it, all the talk about it, that there hasn't been a defect investigation on it. I looked in your database and it shows zero defect investigations on any nissan made in 2000 -- doesn't matter what make or model, nissan is rubber-stamped for approval??? I own a 2000 xterra. This problem hasn't happened to mine yet, but I'm sure it will since I'm approaching 47k miles. I have experienced this problem as a passenger in another vehicle. And I swear, it is scary! Since nissan won't initiate a recall, and you say on the website you don't need a specific number of complaints in order to investigate, don't you think this is one that should be looked into??? Thanks.