Couple weeks ago my check engine light came on while I backing off my driveway. Then my battery died a week after so I thought the reason why my check engine light came on is because of my battery is running out of juice. So, I replace my battery but then the following day my check engine light came on again. That's when I went to my local auto shop and get my x get check. They told that is the error code p0463.
2005 Nissan Xterra fuel system complaints
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Fuel level sensor and the instrument panel control module . The truck die any where my truck in long island expressway(495) west in the left lane I believe that all nissan 2005 xterra the should call for this cane of problem is very dangerous.
Failure code po463 on nissan xterra year 2005 , fuel level sensor very high risk of wrong reading on fuel gauge causing vehicle to strand motorist due to running out of fuel this repair is about $600.00 per nissan and is very common on this model please have this placed on a recall list for this factory defect thanks david leaders
The fuel gauge on my '05 xterra read e after fill up. After ECM reset event recurred several times. On two occasions engine shut down while leaving my driveway. Mistakenly, I attributed this to bad fuel and/or cold engine. That is until yesterday, during rush hour at 60mph the engine cut off in heavy traffic. Narrowly escaping a major accident, this would have involved multiple cars. I mercifully coasted to the shoulder of the interstate. I turned off the ignition waited a few minutes and tried to restart. I repeated this procedure until on the fourth attempt it restarted and I made it to work. The engine shut off as I was leaving work that day also. After a diagnostic and simple query on the internet, I found my p0463 code to be related the fuel sending unit, a well known and all too common issue. In fact a relevant service bulletin was issued by nissan. Moreover, a recall was issued for earlier model xterras. Frequency of this issue and my safety concerns have progressively worsening. I refuse to transport my children in the vehicle. (imagine an engine shut down while turning left with oncoming traffic.) though nissan customer care and my dealer indicate no recall has been issued, I am working with both the resolve. To me $26,000 is a substantial purchase, and commensurate product quality and customer support is expected. Absent nissan standing behind its product, the estimated dealer repair cost is $500+. The potential cost of not repairing the fuel sending unit on any affected nissan vehicle is immeasurable.
Nissan's x-terra off-road edition model is experiencing fuel gauge failures at or after 45,000 miles. I have owned two identical vehicles, sold one, have one remaining that my mother drives. Both SUV's have experienced identical fuel gauge failures. An internet search reveals that I am far from being alone in experiencing this issues as the pathfinder model is also seeing the same failures indicating there's a deeper problem here. The failures are starting to occur as early as 45,000 miles which is slightly outside the standard 36,000 mile warranty period. This in turn ends up putting the cost for repairing this defect back on the customer to the tune of $500 to $700. Much of this cost is due to the labor charge incurred in pulling off the fuel tank to access the sending unit. It is unreasonable to expect a fuel sender gauge failure at 45,000 miles as there are millions of vehicles on the road that do not experience this problem at all during their operational lifetimes. It is my sincere hope that the federal safety agency will investigate and force nissan to replace this defective fuel sending gauge.
I have a 2005 nissan xterra; and a few months ago, the gas gauge stopped accurately reporting the level of gas in the tank. In addition, the "service" light came on (and stayed on) preventing me from passing inspection. After doing some research, I discovered that there are many other occurrences of this problem with various nissan models in the "2005" (etc) year. This is a relatively expensive repair (approximately $500) for a fuel gauge sending unit replacement; and if not repaired, we who have this problem all run the risk of running out of gas, possibly under dangerous high speed road conditions! Despite the fact that this is apparently a "faulty part" supplied by nissan, the company has not offered to post a recall and/or pay for this repair. With the number of complaints, and the possible dangerous repercussions of not knowing when the vehicle will run out of gas, I believe that nissan should replace this part at no charge to the consumer.
I filled my gas tank when it was at 1/2 full for a trip out of town. I got about 1 mile from the gas station and my ses light came on and I noticed my fuel gauge still read 1/2. I pulled over because I thought I would check my gas cap to see if that was what made the light come on. It took approximately 30 minutes for the gas gauge to finally reach full with my light still on. The light remained on until my gas went back down to 1/2 tank. I filled my tank again tonight (12-1-09) because it was at 1/4 of a tank left. Again, my gauge still read the same as before I filled the tank and I am assuming the light will come back on when I drive it again. I have researched this problem on the internet and it is a recurring problem that is left for the vehicle owner to pay for even though it is clearly a manufacture problem. Many owners, including myself, will not buy another nissan vehicle.
I have a 2005 nissan xterra. Approx. 2 weeks ago I went to fill up the tank and the gas gauge did not move, and the service engine soon light came on. I had not had any indication of a problem up until that day. I went to the dealer who said is was some fuel sensor that needed to be replaced that would be 400.00 to fix (which I priced I a different repair shop and it was ~ 30 dollars cheaper). I declined to get it fixed right away because I did not have the money. A few days later, the service engine soon light went off and the gauge was working again, but then the light came back on again after I filled my car up again. I hope that this part will get recalled since so many people have had issues with this part in their vehicle. My car has a little under 70,000 miles on it.
Every time I fill up the gas tank, the gauge does not show the actual new level. It will show the pre-fill up level for 2 days. At the same time the "service engine soon" light comes on. This is a know design error in the fuel level sensor. It occurs every time I fill up my gas tank.
Fuel gauge not accurate causing service engine light to go on. I can run out of fuel at anytime causing a dangerous situation on the freeway or roads.
Nissan xterra 2005 first the car dies on the road and would not start. I took it into a shop and they replaced the ipdm, latter that day I put fuel in the can and the fuel gage did not work and the check engine light came on.
My 2005 nissan xterra off road addition was running fine, had no major issues. The fuel gauge indicator suddenly started jumping up and down between full and empty, the service engine soon light also came on. I brought the truck to a local auto parts store and they read a code po463 with their ecu reader. With some research I found this to be a fuel sending unit/fuel level issue. The nissan dealership stated this is a common problem, some sort of corrosion issue and it would be around $500-700 to fix the issue. I ended up doing repairs (replaced the fuel sending unit) myself to save money, but I think if this is a "common problem" perhaps a recall is in order?
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. The fuel gauge inaccurately displays the amount of fuel present in the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the technician concluded that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. . The manufacturer was notified, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 78,400.
2005 nissan xterra has a common problem with fuel sensor unit. Distance to empty function no longer works and service engine soon light remains on due to a failure in the fuel sensor unit.
Own a 2005 nissan xterra, and my check engine light went on around 50,000 miles. I researched code and it is the fuel level sensor is malfunctioning. Consequences are I have no idea what my gas level is at and there is no warranty on my vehicle anymore.
1. (the events leading up to the failure)-I went to the gas station to fill up because my 2005 nissan xterra was less than 1/4 tank full. I filled it up all the way and drove off. I looked at the gas gauge and it still read under 1/4 tank. Soon after the ses (service engine soon) light came on. 2. (the failure, how often it occurs, its consequences)- I looked up online what the possible issue could be. In searching over several forums, and over 100 complaints, I found the issue to be error code: p0463 (fuel level sensor). It occurs everyday. The consequences, I never know how much fuel is in my tank. As a matter of fact. I ran out of gas suddenly in the middle of nowhere. I was lucky enough someone helped me get fuel. This is a major issue. 3. (what was done to correct the failure) I have done nothing so far, because it is such a common issue, that it should be recalled. It is roughly a $600 repair issue that should be recalled by nissan. I only have 51,513 miles on my 2005 nissan xterra.
I own a 2005 nissan xterra. I have had a code that reads p0463 that has caused my service engine soon light on. The fuel level gauge is malfunctioning and it is misreading the level of fuel that I actually have. How is this not a recall issue. Instead I have to pay 600 dollars to help prevent me from running out of fuel on the highway and creating a dangerous situation.
2005 nissan xterra. Defective fuel sensor gives erroneous gasoline gauge readings and activates a warning light "service engine soon". Repair involves removal of fuel tank. Internet searches reveal that this a common complaint among nissan vehicles. Nissan has not issued a recall on this.
Normal operation of vehicle. The fuel level was mis reading level of fuel, soon afterwards an error code p0463 (fuel level sensor malfunction) on your 2nd gen x has occurred. It has been constantly reading the error. I check the fuse box and reset the cpu, but the problem still remains. Cost to replace is $600.00 which I can not afford. I am writing this to pressure nissan to recall and replace this part. My car has now 58k miles on the odometer.
I filled up my vehicle with gas drove a few miles then the gas gauge showed empty and the check engine light came on. I thought it was leaking gas but found out that it is a fuel sensor system. The gauge continues to go to empty whenever my gas fall below half full.
Fuel sending unit malfunction after 40,000 miles, so fuel gauge does not register the correct amount of fuel in the fuel tank. Regular maintenance performed since vehicle was acquired new in 2005. Gauge will take approximately 30 minutes to register full after fill-up and then almost immediately drop back to 3/4 or slightly below and remain there. I have found numerous threads on this issue in various online forums from owners of 2005 and later xterra suvs and frontier pick up trucks. All state that nissan will not replace the defective part over 36,000 miles and the repair is listed at $600 or more after the original warranty expires. Nissan has issued a tsb and is aware that the part is defective, but refuses to conduct a recall, even though this seems to be a very common problem. I live in the western united states and, by necessity, have to travel fairly long distances to get to "civilization". Due to this fact, I think it is pretty important and consider it a safety issue that I know how much gas I have in the tank, especially since winter is just a few weeks away and the weather here can be quite severe during that time. I also have a second, 2006 model xterra that is approaching 40,000 miles, which I'm sure will have the same problem with at some point in the next few months.
2005 nissan xterra fuel sender is failing. Dealer informed me the sender is failing and "offered" to replace it for $500.00! Looks like this is a known problem which could result in an accident! Where is the recall on this part?
Car started running poorly and using more gas. Service engine light came on.
Fuel gauge shows incorrect fuel amount in tank. The tank will show more than a quarter of a tank and then all of a sudden drop to dead empty and the low fuel light will come on. This also triggers the trip computer to read '---' for the dte (distance to empty) reading. This is a common problem that nissan has issued a technical service bulletin on (ntb07-069b).
My fuel sensor and evap valve have both failed on my '05 nissan xterra. I use it off-road, which is supposedly why the evap valve failed. So many people are having these problems that they are clearly a manufacturing defect. Nissan should be ashamed not to stand by the quality of their product; they should be replacing it for free.
2005 nissan xterra, 50k miles something with the fuel sensor is not working. My fuel tank was below 1/4 of a tank. I went to go fill it up and when I looked at the gage it still read the same number. After a few seconds of driving the "check engine" light went on. I went online and read a few forms with counting over 100 people who had the same problem at roughly the same mileage. I believe that the dealer should put a recall on this product. (p0463 computer error).
I bought a brand new 2005 nissan xterra in january of 2006. At approximately 48,000 miles the fuel sending unit went bad. After filling up with gas, the gauge did not move from almost empty and the engine service light came on. After driving around 60 miles, the gauge began to move, but eventually stalled on a half tank of gas. After a few weeks the gas gauge started working again, but now about 14 months later, the same thing is happening constantly. I have no idea how much gas I have in the tank. I was told it would cost over $500 to repair. After researching, I found that this is a common problem with nissan vehicles. There needs to be a recall before an accident happens.
I have a 2005 nissan xterra, and after filling my gas tank my fuel light came on. Shortly after that the service engine light came on as well. After researching a little it seems to be a problem with the fuel level sensor. There are numerous similar complaints from other nissan customers. Apparently nissan will not cover this and there has not been a recall.
I drive a 2005 nissan xterra and have 27,100 miles on it. When the car hit 26,000 miles, the "service engine soon" light came on. I had the car looked at by my mechanic and he said that there was a defect in the fuel sensor line which doesn't register the amount of gas being used. The gas gauge is extremely erratic and I don't know how much gas I have. I've been stuck a couple times because the car ran out of gas and the fuel gauge said that I had half a tank. This is a dangerous issue because there are usually passengers in the vehicle (small children) and to have to pull a car over on a highway because it ran out of gas is quite a problem, especially if I have to lug children out of the car and walk the highway looking for a gas station. I've read online where numerous people have complained about the exact same issue. Why would something like this not be recalled? How may people have to die or become seriously injured before something is recalled? Please, please look at this issue and hopefully resolve before someone's life is either ended because of death or injury. Thank you.
Nissan xterra 2005, fuel sending unit and service engine soon light. Erratic read on the gas needle, going from fuel to half and then to empty while tha gas tank is full. Error code p0463.
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