2003 Nissan Xterra fuel system complaints

Filed Jun 11, 2010 · Fuel system · 70,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 nissan xterra. The contact stated that his vehicle was serviced for the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number: 04v230000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump). A few months later, the contact stated that he attempted to start the vehicle but it would not start. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed the fuel pump would need to be replaced. The fuel pump was replaced. The failure and current mileages were 70,000.

Filed Jun 19, 2007 · Fuel system · 129,425 miles · MA

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 nissan xterra. The contact stated that the access hatch above the gas tank seal is corroded so badly, that it will not fill properly. The vehicle has emission vapors in the passenger compartment and on june 17, 2007, the check engine light illuminated. The dealer stated that the gas tank needs to be replaced. The repair will cost $1,000. The contact stated that this is a safety defect. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage is 129,500 and failure mileage was 129,425.

Filed Dec 8, 2004 · Fuel system · ND

The consumer received 04v230000, contacted the dealership, and was told that he could bring the vehicle in to be checked out. Also was told they will not replace any of the parts that the recall enumerated. The consumer spoke with the nissan manufacturer. *ak

Filed Nov 29, 2004 · Engine, Fuel system · 24,000 miles · CA · fire

Fuel injection system was replaced four times. After the last repair, while driving the vehicle, it caught on fire in the engine.

Filed Nov 2, 2004 · Fuel system · 16,053 miles · TN

The consumer smelled gas and took it back to the dealer, who kept the vehicle for two days, they replaced the fuel pump. The consumer smelled gas again, made contact with the dealer again who told the consumer to air the vehicle.

Filed Sep 29, 2004 · Fuel system · 43,000 miles · NJ

Consumer took vehicle to dealer for recall 04v230000 repairs on the fuel sending unit. After picking the vehicle up, 10 minutes later, check engine light came on. Consumer took it back to the dealer, it was repaired once again, and currently the engine light was back on. Dealer wanted to charge consumer for a fuel canister that was not defective at first.