Faulty fuel sensor unit "I had a full tank of gas and 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. I stopped the car and opened the gas cap and put it back on and the gauge came up a little. After driving a couple of days it finally went to full. I called the dealer and was told that it was a fuel sending unit/sensor and that it was no longer covered after 36k miles. After returning home and doing research, I went online to x.nissanhelp.com after performing a search, 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 paid over 25k. 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. Cost of repair ranges from $300-800 depending on dealer."
2005 Nissan Xterra fuel system complaints
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Check engine soon light came on and dealer said was fuel sensor failure. Cost $600 b/c I'm past warranty though only 40k on 2005 xterra. There is a recall b/c same problem on other year models of xterra.. Many complaints re: same problem on same 2005 xterra on internet. One site documented 116 -same complaint same 2005 xterra. Safety issue b/c do not know how much fuel is in truck at any time. Called nissan customer service and was told to make sure truck "full of gas". Said they've had many complaints but at this point no recall on 2005 xterra. No solution. Engine can quit if out of gas--crash inevitable, stranded in remote location or unsafe environment with little or no warning. Error code: po463.
Inaccurate fuel gauges.
We have a 2005 nissan xterra and am having the same fuel sensor issue as so many others. We fill up and the gas gauge does not register. The check engine light is on and this causes us to not pass emissions until it is fixed, which is a 600.00+ issue since the gas tank needs removed to fix it. Very frustrating since a simple search of the web shows hundreds of nissans in or around 1 year difference with the exact same problem! Nissan recalls more than 500,000 vehicles regarding:fuel gauge problem, source of many complaints, being addressed I called my local nissan dealer, they reported that my 2005 xterra VIN# wasn't part of the recall.
After filling up gas from 1/4th tank full. The indicator still reads 1/4th tank. Then check engine light came on. I researched online and found many reports of this and people asking why it hasn't been recalled. It is apparently a faulty fuel sending unit that corrodes after 30,000 miles and is not covered.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. The contact stated that the fuel sensor in the fuel tank failed which also affects the fuel gauge. The fuel gauge may indicate that the fuel tank was full; however, it could actually be empty. The vehicle was taken to the dealer after a diagnostic test and they informed her that the fuel sensor needed to be replaced. The repair cost was $700 and there were no recalls or related warranties for her model year vehicle. The nissan manufacturer was called and informed her that there was nothing they could. The failure mileage was 56,000.
I have a 2005 nissan xterra. The check engine light came on and the fuel reader is not functioning so I have no idea how much fuel I have. I hooked up a diagnostic to it and discovered a code that indicates a faulty fuel sensor. I contacted nissan consumer affairs and explained the problem. They made me go into nissan and have them diagnose it. They charged me $120 dollars and told me that the fuel sensor was faulty and it was going to cost $600 to replace. Nissan just recalled all xterras from 2006 to 2008 because of faulty fuel sensors. I found a website that has one hundred other owners of a 2005 xterra with the same problem. Nissan told me they could help me out by knocking off $250 from the $600. This is a safety issue that many are experiencing and I want to see if I can get some help.
2005 nissan xterra fuel sensor issue. The fuel sensor will trigger the check engine light when refueling. The sensor will read empty on a full tank and then slowly creep up to full over time. This is the same description of an issue as the recently recalled 06 nissan xterra's. This needs to be addressed by nissan.
Gas sensor does not work. Car ran out of gas and almost was in an crash.
Fuel gauge is suddenly showing the gas is empty and empty fuel is blinking causing to worry about the gas.
Fuel gauge recall - nissan I own a 2005 nissan xterra, that is not covered under the recent recall for nissan vehicles with the fuel gauge problem. My problem was on 04/06/2009, and cost me $443.65+tax to have fixed. I have contacted nissan, and all I got was "a call back in 3 weeks" response. The current recall covers nissan "xterras" produced between january and march 2006 and between october 2007 and january 2008. The problem existed prior to that, ie: my 2005 xterra. I believe the recall should be extended to cover 2005 models, and that nissan should give me my money back. The problem was not my fault........
The fuel gauge is faulty. After filling up tank it reads zero for some time until slowly progressing to correct level. Also, will sometimes just drop to zero/empty. My service engine light comes on after filling up tank then goes out once I reach about half to quarter tank (if the fuel gauge is reading correctly). Sometimes the engine light stays on for weeks - the code reading is for a faulty fuel level sensor. I owned the 2000 xterra and the fuel level sensor was recalled for that vehicle.
Fuel sensor in 2005 nissan xterra is giving faulty readings ---nissan knows there is a problem and have issued a partial recall, but it does not even come close to the actual models involved. The first time this happened to me, I assumed I had gas as the gauge read 1/4 tank. I ran out of gas on the highway between towns, and had to call for help. Since then, if the gauge gets down to just under 1/2, the check engine light comes on and the needle falls to the bottom and reads empty. I have to track my gas usage by mileage, and on trips this is a huge pain.
My 2005 xterra gas gage goes to empty and will not show true amount in tank. This has been happening for about 1 month. Also the check engine stays on and I know it is from the fill valve from the gas tank. I had one replaced already about 1 year ago and the problem is back. This is a re occurring problem that has been continuing for the last 2 months. Also the latch for the rear hatch some times will lock and not open I also replaced this about 1 year ago and the problem continues.
I have a 2005 nissan xterra which I don't drive much and at around 50,000 miles the transmission went and cost me $1,600 to repair. Now at around 52,000 miles my fuels gauge stop working which caused my truck to turn off in the middle of the highway with my family in it and I see no recall on these issues from nissan .my brother has a pathfinder with similar problems.
2005 nissan xterra fuel sensor failure. 61000 miles. Fuel gauge suddenly stopped working. Ran out of gas on 4 lane highway with gas gauge showing 1/2 tank remaining. This model is not included in nissan 2 march 2010 fuel sensor recall even though parts are identical. Same problem occurred with my 2007 nissan xterra at 63000 miles. This vehicle is also not part of the recall.
Faulty gas gauge sensor. Miss reads gas amount on every fill up. Was left with out gas eleven miles from paved road where he could not find any help in 30 degree weather. Updated 04/17/10
Nissan 2005 xterra's fuel sending unit is bad on this vehicle causing fuel gauge not to work. Dealer wants over $600 to fix and claims nissan won't recall because it is not a "safety issue". If an elderly woman runs out of gas on a deserted road, to me, that is a safety issue.
Failure of the fuel sending unit. Driving along and fuel gauge went to empty even though I had 3/4 of a tank left. It occurs every time I get below half a tank of fuel. When its cold. Sometimes it comes back up sometimes it doesn't.
2005 nissan xterra-fuel sensor went out, therefore you have no idea how much fuel is in the tank. This causes the engine to quit even while driving. Crashes are inevitable with your engine dying. Parts and labor $600.00+.
Check engine light on constantly showing error code p0463. This refers to a fuel level sensor on my 2005 nissan xterra. They light will come back on a few days after being reset. Not knowing the correct fuel level can cause the vehicle to suddenly run out of fuel, causing a dangerous situation. The repair costs around $600.00. The 1st generation xterras (2000-2004) had a similar problem that turned into a recall campaign by nissan. By reading the bulletin boards, this problem is also widespread on the 2nd generation xterras (2005-2010), but nissan has not issued a recall yet.
2005 nissan xterra, faulty fuel sending unit.
Fuel level sensor has failed, and returns erroneous results misrepresenting the level of gasoline/fuel available. While not a highly critical issue to the vehicle itself, this is still a threat to vehicle occupants as there is a danger of running out of gas and being stranded in a remote location and/or in an unsafe environment with little or no warning.
"check engine" light on my x went off showing error code p0463.it seems this is a very common problem with xterras and pathfinders. In fact, that previous generation nissans were actually recalled for a similar issue. Unfortunately, no recall has been placed on the part for the 2nd gen yet, and so nissan customers are being forced to have the dealer make the repair to the tune of about $600 seems outrageous......... They should recall it.
2005 nissan xterra fuel level sensor failure. After filling fuel tank sensor shows empty and the service engine soon appears.
Gas gauge- gas level is near 1/4 of tank. Vehicle is turned off for a few hours and when turned back on gas level reads empty. The gauge does not move from empty position and does not register any gas in the vehicle. At times when this occurs and I have placed gas in the vehicle the gas gauge still will not move from a stuck position. I have not replaced or repaired gauge although I am still under warranty, I feel that this is a safety concern and should be addressed. Thank you
I had 1/4 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. I went directly to the dealer and was told that it was a fuel sending unit/sensor and that it was no longer covered. After returning home and doing research, I went online to x.nissanhelp.com after performing a search, 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. Cost of repair ranges from $300-600. I eventually ran into a situation where I ran out of gas and was stranded due to the inability to know how much gas was in my tank. The vehicle stalled and I was stuck on the edge of a busy street until I could be towed.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. The contact stated that the fuel gauge sensor was erratic and the light remained illuminated. A local mechanic informed him that the fuel gauge error code was p0463. The nissan dealer quoted him an $85 fee to perform a diagnostic test. The nissan manufacturer was called and stated that since he did not take his vehicle to a nissan dealer they would not assist him with the repair. There are no related recalls or warranties for his vehicle. The failure mileage was 109,000.
Failure code po463 on nissan xterra year 2005 , fuel level sensor malfunctioning very high risk of wrong reading on fuel gauge causing vehicle to strand motorist. Code is p0463-I have research the internet and it looks I'm not alone with this problem..please help us with this issue> I'm sure you already have another complaints again this problem.
1) nothing in particular leading up to my failure, normal driving until I reached 1/4 tank of gas. From some online research, I believe it is a defective part that nissan is ignoring. The corresponding nissan error code is 0463. 2) when / if I drive my vehicle down to 1/4 tank of gas, the service engine light goes on. It is the fuel level sensor. If I fill my tank and drive a while it will go off. If I fuel up before I reach 1/4 tank the light will not go on. This will happen every time. 3) through advice from a nissan master tech, I now fill up before I reach 1/4 tank. He says that I am not hurting my vehicle in any way. To fix the merely annoying issue, I would have to pay around $600.
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