Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. The contact noticed that after filling up the fuel tank, the fuel gauge would move from full to empty. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where they informed her that the fuel sensor needed to be replaced. She then took the vehicle to an authorized dealership where the dealer confirmed that the cause of the failure was the fuel sensor. The dealer also stated that her vehicle was not included in recall 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline storage, auxiliary tank) so she would have to repair the vehicle at her own expense. The contact called the manufacturer who confirmed that her vehicle was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000. The current mileage was approximately 63,000.
2006 Nissan Xterra fuel system complaints
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Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. The contact was driving approximately 35 MPH, when the engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel and the fuel gauge was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The failure was contributed to the fuel level sending unit. The technician stated the vehicle was excluded from the recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxiliary tank). The vehicle had not been repaired at this time. The failure mileage was 60,000. The current mileage is 65,000. Updated 05/12/10.
Many nissan 2006 xterra's recalled for fuel sending device not working, in other words, gas gage does not work. I was told by nissan that they are keeping records of thoe not recalled, may be future recalls. Fuel gage does not work. Their sonsumer complaint line said stick a stick down gas tank line to see if have gas, ridiculous. How do I have the same problem and not qualify for recall.
Fuel sending unit on a 2006 nissan xterra, malfunction. Same model same year as current recall, but not covered under the current recall notice.
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). I have a 2006 nissan xterra with fuel gauge misreading problem. One day, the fuel gauge meter dropped down to empty and light came on despite I had a quarter tank of gas. Ever since then I cannot tell how much gas is actually in the tank. When the gauge shows a quarter tank, it's literally empty, and when I fill up the tank, it takes hours to read full tank. I have researched articles about this problem, and found a lot of people are experiencing the exact same problem. I have called the nissan hq but they said my VIN is not under the recall models, but on the website (http://www.autobuyguide.com/2006/12-aut/nissan/xterra/recalls/index.html ) it specifically lists the same issue that I'm having and are under recall models. I strongly believe this problem should be a recall for all xterra owners who are experiencing the inconvenience and are not very happy. This will be my first and last nissan I will purchase. [xxx]
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. The contact stated that the fuel level indicator failed without warning. The fuel level indicator would read empty when the fuel tank was full. The contact believed that the failures were contributed to the federal safety agency campaign id number 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxiliary tank). The failure mileage was 35,000 and the current mileage was 41,000. Updated 05/12/10 *bf upadted 05/17/10.
Fuel sending unit failed with 27,000 miles. In earlier xterra's their is a recall for this problem. Nissan will not cover this under warranty and I must get it replaced because I will not be able to see how much gas I have in the tank and or the reading will be erronious. This could cause the car to run out of gas at any time.
2006 nissan xterra. 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, the needle went to empty, and the low fuel light came on. After driving a couple miles, the check engine light came on. I assumed it was a fuel sending unit/sensor. After returning home, I went online and searched for this problem which lead me to x.nissanhelp.com and I read where many others have experienced the same problem. It confirmed that 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 xterra's, frontier's, and pathfinder's should also be recalled for the same problem. Why wait for people to run out of gas and possibly cause accidents and deaths, especially since the problem lies in an integral part of the vehicle. Cost of repair ranges from $300-600.
I went to fill up my tank with gas (was 3/4 empty). After fill up, the sensor light came on and the gas gauge continued to read 1/4 tank.
There was no indication of a problem until I topped off my fuel tank. I noticed the service engine soon light illuminate and the fuel gauge did not move. The gauge eventually crept up to near full after approximately 50 miles of driving but the light did not turn off. The same symptoms continue today. I took the vehicle to a nissan dealer and they diagnosed the error as a faulty fuel sensor. Nissan advised me today that my 2006 xterra is apparently not covered by the current recall of the faulty fuel sensors.
After filling up the gas tank on my 2006 xterra the gas gauge read empty and the service engine light came on. I contacted the nissan dealer who informed me that this was not related to any recall. How can this be when I have notice many other complaints from 2006 xterra owners reporting the same problem.
After filling up, the fuel gauge still reads empty and the service engine soon light is on. This problem will correct itself after driving for a few days. However, when a fill up is needed again, same problem persisted. I have only 39k on the vehicle which I purchased new and the dealer is now telling me that the fix is $400 - $600 for a new fuel sensor. The safety complaint I have is that you never know how much fuel you have and the possibility of being stranded is very real. After checking out many online forums, this seems to be a trend with later model nissan xterras, frontiers and pathfinders. A recall is badly needed for the fuel level sensor unit.
My 2006 nissan xterra consistently shows no fuel in the gas tank when I know there is.
Fuel level sensor started moving around erratically roughly 8 months ago on a 2006 nissan xterra. Now the gauge almost always reads empty which in turn keeps my low fuel light on. This problem has also triggered the service engine light. Therefore, I do not know how much fuel is in my vehicle unless I track mileage and this is not completely accurate. Also I would not know if anything else might be wrong with my vehicle since my service engine light is always on.
Around 48,000 miles, my check engine light would come on and stay on for a few days. Then around 49,000 miles my gas hand would drop even if I had half a tank of gas in it. Now my check engine light stays on and won't go off. I've seen on the internet where others are having the same problem and wanted to document my problem as well.
2006 nissan xterra off road, 4x4. Fuel level sensor or sending unit is failed causing the fuel level gauge to read incorrectly, or always read "empty". This could lead to running out of fuel at a dangerous time. I have spoken to many other owners of this vehicle and like vehicles in this range of model years who have had the same problem. Some have had their repairs covered by nissan others have not.
I own an 06 nissan xterra with 45k miles. After topping off my fuel tank with exxon fuel (not a discount fuel), my check engine light came on and the fuel gauge would not show full. After about 45 minutes of driving the gauge eventually crept to read nearly full, however the check engine light remains on. After some research apparently the fuel tanks sending unit is at fault and was a recalled item on nissan xterras produced before mine.
Fuel gauge issue. The nissan xterra is exactly 3 years old and has about 48,0000 mile on it. A few days ago the check engine light came on and code readers says p0463 - fuel level sensor circuit high input problem 1) open or short circuit 2)poor electrical connection 3) faulty fuel level sensor. I searched the internet and it is a very common problem on nissan xterra's, pathfinders, and frontiers. I read there was a recall on older models but haven't confirmed it yet. This problem could lead to a problem as people run out gas when they don't expect too - or else they have to pay $600 to have it repaired because it requires removal of the gas tank.
The fuel level sensor in my 2006 nissan xterra has failed and my fuel gauge is inoperable. After some research, I have discovered that there are literally 1000's of people with the same problem. Nissan is ignoring this problem and it is a major safety issue. Http://x.nissanhelp.com/forums/xterra/4151-fuel-gauge-problem-service-engine-soon-light.html.
Fuel gauge showed 1/4 full and the car stopped with no gas. Filled up from a container brought by my daughter and drove to the gas station to fill up. Tank full and the gauge shows empty with the empty light on and then the ses light also turned on. Took the car to get a reading of the codes and comes out has fuel pump sender unit which controls the fuel gauge. The solution so far is to control the gas using the mile counter. Concerned about the possibility of the pump stop working while driving. 2006 xterra. 44k miles.
Fuel sending pump fails to register how much gas is in the tank at any given time. This caused the "service engine soon" light to come on. This is acknowledged defect in other 2006 xterras but I was told that my VIN is not qualified because I have one of the "new pumps" that isn't defective. However, the dealership told me that the pumps is defective and that is why is needs to be replaced. But my VIN doesn't qualify.
After filling tank gas tank today (approx. 1/2 full), I noticed that my check engine came on and stayed on. Also, my fuel level gauge did not register that the tank had been filled. I checked the fuel cap several times to make certain the cap was tight - which it was. Consequently, I went to firestone for a diagnostic test and discovered that the fuel-sending unit had malfunctioned. I was informed by the serviceman that the cost for repairs was $388.
I was driving my 06 nissan xterra on a busy highway with 1/4 tank showing on my fuel gauge. All of a sudden, the car shut down. I was barely able to get the vehicle to the breakdown lane without being struck by another vehicle. It turns out the fuel sender unit (error code po463) is defective and the vehicle had actually run out of gas. The unit will be $600 to repair, and is not covered by a warranty. My research indicates that this is a common failure for nissans of this age. The gas gauge is now entirely useless, and I must estimate my gas usage to avoid this happening again.
Check engine light stays on and gas gauge does not register on 2006 nissan xterra. Appears to be defective fuel sensor/sending unit. Apparently, there was issue in past which LED to recall on earlier models.
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 30k 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 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.
Fuel gauge not functioning properly, service engine soon light constantly on.
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. 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 own a 2006 nissan xterra. I went to fill up the tank yesterday and once filled the tank still registered empty. A few miles down the road the check engine light came on. The tank still reads empty. As a mechanic I know what the problem is, and from reading online I have found alot of others with my same vehicle have had the same problem. The fuel sending unit is faulty and needs to be replaced. I was informed that the part was not under warranty and feel that with the common occurrence of the part failure this could become a serious safety hazard. Drivers have no way of knowing how much fuel is in their tanks. I believe that nissan should acknowledge the severity of this problem.
2006 xterra fuel gauge showed empty even after filling up. I now have service engine soon light that won't go off. The gas gauge does not work.
Error code p0463 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 30k 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 3 years 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.
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