I have a 2005 nissan xterra. After filling up with gas my gas gauge read empty and after a few miles the service engine light came on and stays on. This is a fault with the fuel sending unit that is very common amoung owners of xterras, frontiers and pathfinders. Cost to repair is about $600.00. This same issue was classed as a recall for the 2002 models however nmo recall has been issued for the same problem in the newer models. This can be very dangerous as the car could just stop running at any time. With the amount of owners having the same complaint and the fact that this was a recall on earlier models, we think that nissan should issue another recall on our vehicles and fix the problem.
2005 Nissan Xterra fuel system complaints
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Fuel sending unit failure: fuel gauge fails intermittently. Service engine soon light on at fuel level >3/4 and <1/4. Will take a long time to register any level after a fillup.
Fuel gauge problem and service engine soon light I just got back from the dealer w/ my 2005xterra se. I have a similar problem. My ses light comes on and my dte gauge reads ---- when the fuel gauge gets down to 1/4 of a tank. The dealer told me it registered error code po463 and that I need a new fuel sending unit. Since my xterra has 56000 miles on it is not covered by warranty. They tell me approx $600.00 to fix. In my case the ses light resets after approx 300 miles. As long as I keep the gas more than 1/4 of a tank the ses light won't come on.
I filled the tank in our 05 xterra only to find that the gas gauge was not acknowledging the fill up. A few minutes later the gauge dropped to empty, and then the fuel light and check engine light came on. Now, the fuel gauge does not work at all and the repair estimates are $675+. Nissan will not acknowledge this as a problem, yet much internet research tells me that this occurs on most xterras. This xterra is the primary vehicle for my wife and two children under the age of 3, and twice now they have run out of gas because of this.
I had 1/2 of a tank of gas and went to fill up. After filling up my gas tank, I turned on the car, at which point the needle did not register the full tank. After driving a couple miles, the check engine light came on. This has happened the last two weeks in a row. After doing research online, I came across many others who have experienced the same problem. Apparently it has something to do with the fuel sending unit. A similar problem was found on the 2000-2004 xterra models and a recall was performed when the vehicle would stop after not getting any fuel, posing a great danger. It seems that something in the unit is faulty and will corrode over time. There is a general consensus that everyone who is having the problem is experiencing the same thing after having the vehicle for over 2 yrs and with around 39k-49k. If this problem existed in previous models, and it was recalled, the 2005-2007 xterras, frontiers, and pathfinders should get this fixed at no charge to the customer!! Why wait for accidents and possible deaths, especially since the problem lies in an integral part of the vehicle. Loyal nissan customers should not have to pay for something that is clearly a defect on nissan's part.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. While driving approximately 65 MPH on normal road conditions, the check engine warning indicator illuminated unexpectedly on the instrument panel. The warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. The vehicle was taken to the authorized dealer for diagnostic testing and they concluded that the fuel sending unit failed. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 57,900 and current mileage was 58,500. Updated 03/23/09. *lj updated 03/29/09.
I started having problems with the fuel gauge on my 2005 nissan x-terra at about 47,000miles. When I fill the tank the light does not go off and will not register a full tank on the gauge. Sometimes the gauge will read a quarter left. If this happens the next time I start the car it will so empty. Basically I do not have a fuel gauge, I have to remember my mileage otherwise I will be stranded.
There was no specific event leading up to failure; I purchased my certified pre-owned '05 xterra 4 months ago and drove it up until yesterday without problem. When I turned on my vehicle after work, my "service engine soon" light was on. I stopped to fill up with gas on my way home, and noticed my gas gauge would not pass the 3/4 tank position. Eventually, after driving about 50 miles or so, my gas gauge (sometimes) returns to its normal position. The "service engine soon" light always remains on. At this point, no corrective measures have been taken. But in doing my research, all signs point towards this being a fuel sending unit problem that is common in both 01-04 nissan vehicles (for which there was a recall) and 05-present nissan vehicles (for which there has been no recall).
Service engine soon light illuminated and obd code p0463 fuel level sensor circuit high input will not reset. Defective fuel level sending unit.
Same fuel gauge problems other owners are complaining about and the lack of support from nissan. Ours would read empty and low fuel light comes on below 1/2 tank of gas. Took it to a nissan dealer and $741.00 later the fuel sender/fuel pump was replaced. This is my wife's vehicle and I would hate the thought of her being stranded thinking she had plenty of fuel and it runs out of gas. I guess nissan does not think of this. There should definitely be a recall on these fuel senders and issue some kind of credit or check for the owners who have already had the vehicle repaired at their expense.
2005 nissan xterra fuel system. I have complained to the nissan dealership about squeaking from the moment I purchased this vehicle in 2005 (new) - but they claimed they could not hear it (??). Now my ses light comes on indicating a fuel system (fuel sensor gauge) problem. As I know that I am one of very many xterra and pathfinder owners with the same problem, it would appear that this item is defective. I also owned the 2000 xterra - there was a recall on the fuel system and it was replaced. Why is there not a recall now - since nissan is obviously doing nothing to remedy this situation.
I filled up my gas tank and when I turned my car on, the gas gauge needle did not move to reflect how much gas was in my tank. The gas station attendant put another dollar worth of gas into my car. Upon turning my car back on, the gas gauge needle still did not move and my "check engine soon" light came on. The gas cap was secure. I called the dealer and took my car into their service department. The mechanic told me they could find nothing wrong with my car and reset the light. The same problem occurred the next time I filled my gas tank. Furthermore, about a month after the "check engine soon" light came back on the gas gauge will now drop below empty and my gas light will go on when I have about a half of a tank or a quarter of a tank of gas left. The "check engine soon" light remains on.
2005 xterra fuel pump level indicator, module, check engine light issues. Almost everyone that has this vehicle is having the same issues.
2005 xterra 35000 miles filled up at gas station gauge went to completely empty. The dte read ------ . Did some research and found that this is affecting all exterra which seems to indicate this is a real problem with several models, including xterra's. Now trying to find out why they apparently won't cover it. This needs to be a recall as this is affecting all customers.
I have a 2005 nissan xterra. Earlier this week I fueled up the vehicle and continued home. I realized that my fuel gauge was reading only 3/4 of a tank. So, I went back up to the gas station and tried to finish filling the tank (on .57 cents). Every day since then, once I start the car the fuel gauge reads bad. This past monday the service engine soon light had come on. I then went out and purchased an obd ii scanner to read the error code. It was p0463 (fuel level sensor a circuit high input). Did some research on the subject and found that it means that I have a faulty fuel sending unit. It seems to be a very common problem for 2005-2007 nissan xterra. This is a safety issues. If my wife is driving my daughter back to nyc and the car runs out of fuel and they are stranded in the middle of the new jersey turnpike with people driving past them in excess of 70-80 MPH.... That is far from safe.
1. Normal use of vehicle. City driving mostly. 2. Fuel gauge needle does not correctly show the amount of fuel after initially filling up the gas tank. After some minutes of driving, the needle correctly shows a full tank. Then after about 3/4 fuel level, the needle drops back to empty. Additionally, the digital gauge does not accurately compute fuel miles left and mpg. This behavior repeats each time the fuel tank is filled. Without these functions I am unable to determine how much fuel I have left in the tank. Leaving the possibility for being stranded somewhere, if I do not accurately guess at how much gas is left. 3. Nothing was done (yet) to correct the failure. A mechanic told me it the problem is probably caused by a malfunction fuel sending unit/sensor. I have also confirmed the diagnosis on x.nissanhelp.com. I am awaiting to determine if these vehicles could be recalled by the dealers and/or nissan, as it appears many people are having the same issue.
2005 nissan xterra. Fuel gauge is erratic and reads incorrectly 90% of the time. From owner's forum discussions, this seems to be a defect in the fuel level sensor unit.
1. Service engine soon light comes on when gas gets below 1/2 tank. When I fill the tank the gauge doesn't register the fill until vehicle is restarted. Or, the gauge drops to e and the light comes on. 2. Occurs all the time. 3.the part required is a fuel level sending sensor unit.
2005/06 nissan xterra fuel gauge sending unit failed. Common problem among this vehicle that should be recalled.
2005 nissan xterra - service engine soon light comes on, then fuel gauge drops to zero. Light goes on and off apparently in relation to amount of gas in the tank. Searched "service engine soon gas gauge" and top of the list were dozens of nissan owners' complaints about the very same problem.
2005 nissan xterra offroad. Service engine light on, fuel gauge not functioning, reads empty after a fill up and vice versa.
Fuel gauge not working correctly everytime tank is refilled. Check engine light illuminates. See ntb07-069a.
2005 xterra fuel gauge failure. Gauge shows empty when full and check engine light is on. Dealer wants $550 to fix. This is a known defect and safety issue and should be subject of recall. If a woman was alone late at night and the gas gauge suddenly showed empty she would be forced to stop at the nearest station which may not be in the safest area. I know, because I work near an airport in a high crime area.
Gas gauge very slow (days) to register full after fillup. The 'service engine soon' light illuminates.
I have a 2005 nissan xterra. The vehicle is well-maintained. Recently, after service the check engine light came on, and remained on for several weeks. I noticed that my gas gauge wasn't responding when I filled up the fuel tank. My fuel gauge would read 1/4 tank after filling up, and the "service engine soon" light would come on.
We experienced a failed fuel level sensor on our 2005 nissan xterra. We filled the gas tank completely and then noticed the fuel gauge would not rise above 2/3. Then the 'service engine soon' warning lamp came on. After researching the incident we found there are many similar incidents posted on the internet. This is a recurring problem with several nissan vehicles models and seems to be an inevitable incident with most of the models. We believe this should be a recall issue. The replacement of the defective part will cost between $300 - $400.
Fuel sending unit failure.
Fuel gauge reading under 3/4 of a tank after fillup. I plan to replace the sending unit on the fuel tank.
Today I filled the gas tank on my 2005 nissan xterra, and though the tank is full, the gas gauge still reads empty and the "service engine soon" light is on. I understand that this was a known defect on pre-2005 xterras, and is increasingly emerging as a defect in more recent models. I believe it poses a safely hazard because there's no way to tell whether the 'service engine soon" light indicates a real engine problem, or just the failure of the fuel sensor.
Fuel sender unit failure - sudden failure while on freeway. No check engine light or warning of failure proceeding the actually failure. Sudden loss of power of the vehicle while at highway speed.
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