Car just shut off in traffic loosing all power and braking causing me to crash into the back of a stopped car at a red-light. After inspection from a mechanic shop, they informed me that something in the computer had fried causing the car to shut off, and it had also caused the transmission control unit module to go bad making the car not drive able.
2006 Nissan Xterra fuel system problems
368 complaints (47% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 60,000. 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 368
- of this car's complaints
- 47%
- typical mileage
- 60,000
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Storage: auxillary tank38
- Storage: fuel gauge system3
- Delivery1
At what mileage
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Nissan Xterra fuel system problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2006 Nissan Xterra fuel system
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- This could cause the vehicle to run out of gas and stall in traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel level sending unit inside the fuel tank with a new one that has a modified float arm. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before march 22, 2010. Owners may contact nissan at 1‑800‑647‑7261.
Recall number 10V075000 · Recall details
What 2006 Nissan Xterra owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Check engine light is on and fuel gauge does not work Can go from full to empty Stays on empty even though I know there is gasoline in tank Has caused us to run out of gas middle of nowhere
When I turn the key in the on position all lights come on and the motor does turn over. I took it to the dealer and they replaced the starter and a week later it does the same so I ran a diagnostic test and p0181 code and 3rd coil pack misfire comes on. When I contact nissan mechanic he said there was a recall on the ipdm and thats why I'm contacting you all
The gas gauge doesn't work
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. The contact stated that while driving at 15 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer riverside nissan (8330 indiana ave, riverside, ca 92504) where it was diagnosed and determined that the fuel level sending unit failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact mentioned the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline) as a possible solution to the failure however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer confirmed that there was no recalls associated with the VIN. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
Fuel sending unit is malfunctioning. It is showing an incorrect level on the fuel gauge. The car when moving or stationary does not show the proper level. Cannot tell when vehicle may be out of fuel and stop running.
Fuel gauge does not function properly. Put gas in and it does not register. Having to keep track of mileage when gas is put in. Saw a recall campaign 10v075000 and contacted my local nissan dealership and they advised if under recall would be repaired at no charge would inquire with service advisors was then contacted to schedule appointment. Took it in this morning and I was advised no recall.? Is this a legit recall and if so I need it listed under my VIN so I can get this fixed.
Fuel gauge inaccuracy when full read 1/4 and check engine light was on. Ntb10-031 march 18,2010 has a safety recall on this. The car is a 2006 but has low mileage and has been to the dealer since march 2010. My service manager at nissan of melbourne has no knowledge of it.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle ran out of fuel even though the fuel tank had more than a half tank of fuel. The failure occurred without warning. When the fuel tank was filled up at the fuel station, the fuel gauge indicated empty and the fuel tank icon illuminated. The failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to dick smith nissan of columbia (803‑256‑6600, located at 9940 two notch rd, columbia, sc 29223) where the technician recommended a diagnostic test. The contact stated that "the fuel level sending unit inside the fuel tank needed to be replaced". The diagnostic test was not performed and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000.
Fuel gauge goes to empty when full and check engine light comes on and unsure how much gas in tank almost had accident with my 3 children in car cause gas ran out. Read on line about recall #ntb10-031a and 10v075000 and yet im told they dont have any re-calls for this frustrated please help me and my children thank you
Questions about the 2006 Nissan Xterra fuel system
Does the 2006 Nissan Xterra have fuel system problems?
Owners have filed 368 complaints about the fuel system of the 2006 Nissan Xterra, 47% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2006 Nissan Xterra fuel system problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 60,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Nissan Xterra fuel system?
Yes, 1 recall: 10V075000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Nissan Xterra have the most fuel system problems?
The Nissan Xterra model years with the most fuel system complaints are 2006 (368 complaints), 2005 (323 complaints) and 2007 (228 complaints).
Other 2006 Nissan Xterra problems
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