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
2006 Nissan Xterra: wrong fuel gauge reading
315 of the 780 complaints about the 2006 Nissan Xterra describe wrong fuel gauge reading.
- owner complaints
- 315
- of this car's complaints
- 40%
- typical repair cost reported
- $500
- typical mileage
- 58,500
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
Wrong fuel gauge reading by model year
What owners say
The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Xterra. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled with the fuel level warning light illuminated. The fuel gauge failed to operate as needed. The vehicle was towed to a parking lot. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer nor independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 159,000.
The gas gauge doesn't work
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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
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. After the contact filled up the fuel tank and continued driving, she noticed that the fuel gauge was on empty. On another occasion, while there was a quarter tank of fuel in the vehicle, the fuel gauge displayed a full tank. In addition, the fuel warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced symptoms related to the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was towed twice to an independent mechanic due to the loss of fuel. The mechanic diagnosed that a new fuel tank was needed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the recall campaign was expired. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 93,000.
Vehicle fuel gauge not working properly, showing fuel tank at empty at all times
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
Questions about the 2006 Nissan Xterra fuel gauge
Is wrong fuel gauge reading a common problem on the 2006 Nissan Xterra?
315 of 780 owner complaints about the 2006 Nissan Xterra (40%) mention wrong fuel gauge reading. The model year with the most reports is 2006.
How much does it cost to fix wrong fuel gauge reading on the 2006 Nissan Xterra?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $500 (median of 48 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2006 Nissan Xterra?
There is 1 recall and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2006 Nissan Xterra
Check engine light 162Transmission failure 69Stalling 43Overheating 38Loss of power 21Slipping 19Jerking 17Fuel pump 11Whining noise 11Airbag light 8Grinding brakes 8Engine failure 8Shudder 8Won't shift 8Water leak 7Harsh shifting 6Misfire 5Sudden acceleration 5
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