I had less than 1/4 of a tank of gas, when the service engine soon light came on. On my way home, I stopped by auto zone and had the code checked. It came up with po463, which indicated the fuel sending sensor. I immediately stopped and filled up. The gauge appeared to go to full. Upon searching the internet I found this is a common problem and was recalled on several nissan models between 2000-2004. I talked to the dealer, but since my 5 year warranty expired this month and I have 63,000 miles on my xterra, the repair wouldn't be covered. The cost of repair would be around $600 - $700. I decided to just keep up with my mileage to make sure I don't run out of gas. Since then I have driven 270 miles. The service engine soon light went off around 200 miles, but I am still nervous that the unit is malfunctioning and it could reoccur. My complaint is that if this problem was recalled in previous models, and it was considered a safety hazard that could result in a major traffic accident, why isn't is being recalled on the 2005-2007 models?
2005 Nissan Xterra fuel system complaints
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I have a 2005 nissan xterra. The truck starting having a fuel gauge problem, but I didn't think much of it because my car still was running. The problem started about 3 months ago 4/1/10 where I would put a full tank of gas and the fuel reader would show that is was still empty. About 3 days ago on 7/28/10 I was about to get freeway, thank god that I had not get on freeway way when out of a sudden the truck starting shaking and then eventually died. I was stuck a traffic lights for about 10 mins. I tried to start it again and pushed gas but still no luck. Until a 3rd time tried it and then it started. When this happened I realized I had to take it to the dealer. I took it to my expert mechanic and the said it was a control modulator and told me that is was going to be $1,000.00. At this point in my life I am not able to afford that, but I need my vehicle running. Please advise what can we do and if there will be a recall. I also saw there are many more complaints about this and this can be dangerous for anyone that owns a nissan xterra 2005.
Went to the gas station to full up my xterra. When I started it back up the gauge read 1/4 of a tank. I went back through the line and got only $1.00 more worth of gas before the attendant said it was completely full. Over the day the gauge started to creep back up until it read full. One day later the service engine soon light came on. Took it to knecht's to hook it to the diagnostic machine. Came back error code po463 "fuel level sensor a circuit high input." apparently this has happened to numerous xterra and pathfinder owners around the 44000 mile mark or the 57000 mile mark. My xterra just turned over 44,000 miles.
2005 nissan xterra - fuel sending unit failure.
Fuel sending unit, shows I have 1/4 tank of fuel but was actually empty. Causing my car to die on the side of the road multiple times as the gauge/fuel sending unit is faulty showing the incorrect unit.
The gas gauge on my 2005 nissan xterra does not work. This means, even though I fill up my tank, it shows that my car is on empty. This is incredibly dangerous as at any given time, I don't know whether I have enough gas to get from one place to another. This problem has been persisting since it first occurred. I've had this problem for 6+ months! I know of other xterra owners who have the same problem. A recall is definitely called for.
The fuel gauge on the vehicle no longer reads properly indicating inaccurate levels of gasoline.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. The contact stated after refilling the vehicle with gasoline fuel, the fuel level gauge indicated that the fuel tank was empty. The dealer advised that the fuel sensor would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and there were no prior warnings of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage is 63,400 updated 9/13/10 *cn the consumer stated the fuel gauge in the instrument panel started malfunctioning and showing erroneous fuel levels. The gauge would then fluctuate between normal levels to showing empty or nearly empty inaccurately. The consumer referenced recall 10v075000. The exact problem that he was experiencing. However, his model year was not included in the recall. Updated 09/15/10
Gas gauge on my 2005 nissan xterra stopped working. Told it was a fuel sending unit. I only have 79,000 miles on the vehicle. Dealer tells me if I don't get it changed the vehicle will eventually not start. This would not be a good thing given the right circumstance.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. After refueling the vehicle, the fuel gauge displayed the incorrect reading. The contact stated that she did not know how much fuel was in the vehicle because the fuel gauge indicator would constantly move. The failure became worse over time and the vehicle was eventually taken to an authorized dealer who stated that her vehicle was not included in any fuel system recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown. The current mileage was 460,000. The VIN was unavailable.
2005 nissan xterra at 58k miles has the gas gauge not working and the service engine soon light on. From what I see on line this is a common theme on xterras and nissan only covers recalls on certain 2006 models knowing it exits on the 2005 models.
The following recall is identical to symptoms I observe with my 2005 nissan x-terra, since 10/2008: recall #38731: nissan is recalling certain model year 2006 and model year 2008 frontier, xterra and pathfinder vehicles. The molded fuel tank shells can deform, causing the fuel sender float arm to contact an embossment molded into the tank shell causing the instrument panel fuel gauge to show that the vehicle has approximately one quarter tank when the fuel tank is empty.
Nissan xterra 2005 -- faulty fuel sensor, fuel gauge does not report gas in tank.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. The contact stated when filling the vehicle with gasoline, the fuel level gauge would read that the fuel tank was empty and the check engine light would illuminate. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact believed the failure to be a common failure in her make and model vehicle. The failure and current mileages were approximately 50,000.
My 2005 nissan xterra's fuel gauge stopped registering the correct amount of fuel in the gas tank. I recently ran out of gas in the middle of an intersection and had to push my car to a gas station in order to fill up. I've found that this is a well known problem, and recalls have been ordered by nissan, but my specific VIN was not included in the recall. My mechanic has checked the error codes and agreed that this is the identical problem described in nissan's similar recall.
I have a 2005 nissan xterra 4x4. Just recently I filled up my gas tank to full, but when I looked at my fuel gauge it just stayed at the half mark. It took a couple of hours before it climbed to full. My mileage was at 44,950 miles when this first occurred. It is still happening everytime I have to fill my gas tank. I keep filling at half because I'm afraid I will run out of gas on the freeway. I've noticed some other 2005 xterra owners had the same problem. They should have a recall on this because of their malfunctioning part. I called nissan about this but they told me my car was not covered because my car VIN# was not under it.
Fuel gauge stuck at 3/4 tank after fuel up. Needle will not move and is inaccurate. Several other report same issue related to fuel sending units on nissan trucks and SUV's 2005-2008.
I have a 2005 nissan xterra and recently I had my "service engine soon" light come on. I found out that earlier nissan xterras and pathfinders had the same issue. It was a code p0463, fuel gauge detectionproblem. The earlier models got this to be a recall, but the newer xterras have not. To get this fixed I can only get it done by the dealer and is around a $600 repair.
My 2005 nissan xterra se has approximately 73,000 miles on it, and the fsu (fuel sending unit) has stopped working. In other words, the gas gauge does not read accurately. For example, yesterday I filled the tank, and the gas gauge reads anywhere from a quarter-tank to a half-tank (changes sporadically). Nissan has issued a recall for this issue for some 2006 and 2008 models, but from my online research, this issue seems to be occurring with other model years. The vehicle was significantly redesigned with the 2005 model, and subsequent years have seen only minor updates to this redesign. So it stands to reason that the recall should be expanded to include 2005 models, when everything was redesigned. Clearly, not knowing how much gas you have in the tank is a safety issue, as one could end up running out of gas on the freeway, or out in a rural area at night, or some other unsafe scenario.
Fuel sending unit for a 2005 nissan xterra is bad. Part is not a recall part, but part has failed for so many consumers.
My 2005 nissan xterra fuel gauge has stopped working and now the check engine light is on and will not go off. After research I have found that this is a common problem with the nissan xterra for many consumers.
I have a 2005 nissan xterra that I bought pre-owned. I haven't had any real problems with the vehicle, and have been keeping up with scheduled maintenance. I had my fuel sending unit in the vehicle malfunction, which has caused me to fail an emissions inspection and has caused several instances of running out of fuel as a result of a malfunctioning gas level indicator. After doing extensive research on the issue, it's apparently extremely common and nissan has failed to recall the problem. They recalled it for earlier model years, but although they're still using the same weak part, have yet to recall it for the year applicable to me (2005).
The fuel gauge on my 2005 nissan xterra se does not read accurately. When I fill the tank the display needle drops to below "e" and shows the fuel warning light illuminates. This began in november 2009 with about 70k miles on the vehicle. Nissan recently issued a recall for this very problem but limited it to model year 2006 and 2008 xterra's. Nissan wants to charge me almost $600+ to fix the problem on my 2005. A simple google search of 'xterra fuel gauge' will show many more complaints from people with 2005 and 2007 xterra's. These should be included in the recall.
2005 nissan xterra experiences same problem with faulty fuel gauge sensor as numerous other nissan cars/trucks manufactured between 2006 and 2008. These other models are currently experiencing recall, but nissan has refused to issue a recall for the 2005 xterra with the same problem. A complaint has been lodged with north american nissan. When the fuel tanks runs to about half empty (judging from miles driven), the fuel gauge needle no longer reflects the true fuel level and remains stuck at around half, while the obd light comes on. Reading the obd code sometimes shows p0463 for fuel sensor circuit malfunction. Subsequently, when the engine runs to about 3/4 empty, the fuel sensor shows an empty tank. Upon fully refueling, the fuel gauge sometimes returns to 2/3 level at the first engine restart, and after driving a certain distance, returns to full. The symptoms are consistent with descriptions of the fuel gauge sensor failure in nissan models named in the current recall.
Fuel gauge in vehicle works occasionally. This makes it hard to tell actual fuel level. This is the same problem that happens in the same vehicle of other years, and a recall was issued for them.
Noticed fuel gauge sticking at current level when filling tank about last three fill ups. On my 2005 nissan xterra. Filled it up tonight and drove home 1/2 mile pulled into the drive way and noticed check engine light on. Used my obdii tester and got a code p0463 fuel level sensor circuit high input. I looked this up on the internet and found countless people with the same issue on nissan xterras and pathfinders. I also found the bad info on just what is involved in fixing this issue. I understand that this is not a life issue unless you run out of gas on the way to the emergency room. Or the emergency response team is in a nissan ect. Its hard to believe that this is not a recall item.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. The contact stated when starting the vehicle, the check engine light illuminated on the dashboard. In addition, the fuel level indicator would read inaccurate fuel levels. The contact proceeded to drive the vehicle and noticed that the fuel level indicator would fluctuate between gas level readings. A local independent mechanic advised that the fuel level sensor would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure persisted. The failure mileage was 64,000 and the current mileage was 66,000.
My 2005 nissan xterra has experienced a failure of the fuel sending unit which causes the incorrect amount of fuel to be displayed on the gas gauge, causing the potential for running out of fuel on the highway and a significant danger to the driver and passengers. Nissan is currently recalling model year 2006 and up vehicles but has not yet included the 2005s. It is imperative that nissan include the 2005 models as well.
Erratic function of dash fuel level gauge, gauge may go from one half tank to "below empty" and warning light comes on without warning. Check engine dash warning light also comes on and stays on, if codes are checked, only code stored is "fuel sending unit-low voltage". Minutes later gauge may return to what appears to be normal function, but check engine light stays on. Gauge cannot be trust to display fuel level accurately and may result in a traffic crash if vehicle looses power while in operation. This issue has been documented by numerous 2005 nissan xterra owners but nissan chooses to ignore the safety issue and refuses to recall the defective fuel sending unit.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. The contact stated that while driving 15 MPH, the vehicle suddenly ran out of fuel. The contact called an authorized dealership and was advised that the fuel sensor was defective and since the vehicle was not a part of any recalls, she would be responsible for any repair expenses. The VIN was unavailable at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000. The current mileage was approximately 63,000.
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