Fuel gauge gives incorrect readings, sometimes reads high, sometimes reads low, sometimes goes all the way to empty after filling the tank and at random times. If this was a recall for the 1st generation xterra, it should be a recall for the 2nd generation as well.
2006 Nissan Xterra fuel system complaints
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Fuel sending unit is malfunctioning causing check engine light to go on. Apparently a very common occurrence on nissan xterras.
The fuel level sensor on late model nissan trucks and sport utility vehicles fails and reads an empty level after fill-up. The manufacturer knows of this recurring problem and has issued a technical bulletin ntb07-069a to inform its technicians of the procedure needed to correct the problem. This failure occurs without warning, and remains constant until corrected by the manufacturer. The technical bulletin describes the repair procedure needed to only replace the sending unit, and not the entire fuel pump. Failure to correct the problem could potentially lead to vehicles stalled on congested highways due to improper fuel level readouts.
2006 nissan xterra fuel gauge / ses light are inop.
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."
Filled my 2006 nissan xterra full with gas and gas gauge did not register any fuel being put into tank. After 3 miles of driving the service engine soon light came on. After 40 miles of driving fuel gauge went to full but the light is still on. I have noticed that once I get below half a tank of fuel the needle on the gauge doesn't move until I have about 1/8th of the tank left. This has been going on since 45,000 miles and currently has 60,000 miles but this last fill-up was the first to have the service engine soon light.
Fuel gauge sensor reads "------" and flashes "dte" (distance to empty). Also check engine light turns on and dashboard fuel gauge stays on empty.
The fuel sending unit has gone out in my 2006 nissan xterra after only 37,000 miles. I have been checking and evidently there are many people with a similar problem. In addition nissan had the same problem in previous years models and they did a recall. I believe we need one done now as this could create a potential safety problem.
The fuel sensor on my 2006 nissan xterra failed. So I cannot tell how much fuel I have in my vehicle. After reading several online blogs this is an issue that affects many nissan vehicles. However there is no recall because its not safety related. Perhaps being a single mom getting stranded on the road because I cannot tell how much fuel I have should be a safety concern. It doesn't hurt to file a complaint I assume.
Vehicle had less than 1/4 tank of gas and I stopped to fill up. Driving away from the pump, I noticed my fuel gauge still said under 1/4, and about a mile down the road my check engine light came on. I stopped at a autozone and checked the code (fuel sending unit failure) the xterra had 45k miles when this occurred.
Gas gauge acting irregular. Shows empty even after filling up the tank. Service engine light on. Took the vehicle to nissan and the repair is about $450.00 for the fuel gauge sensor. For a car with about 50,000 miles, it's an unexpected and unnecessary cost. Judging by the number of complaints, this item should warrant a recall.
2006 nissan xterra - bad fuel gauge sensor. Service engine light always on - when gas tank is filled the gas gauge goes to empty, as the gas is used the gauge slowly shows gas in the tank, the service engine light never goes off. Nissan dealer wants over $500 to fix.
Apparently this is a bigger problem than I thought...there def. Needs to be a recall!! Today I went to the gas station to fill up, I was at about a 1/4 of a tank. After filling, got in the vehicle, turned it on, and saw that it was still saying I had a quarter of a tank. Anyways, I ignored it until a couple miles down the road the "service engine soon" light came on.
Noticed it the first time last night. I had just under a 1/4 tank of gas in my 2006 nissan xterra, and drove 15 miles and pulled over to use the phone. Left the engine running, and suddenly noticed the "service engine soon" light was lit, and the gas gauge read empty. Impossible, and illogical. Turned off the engine, turned back on...same thing. Drove to gas station, filled up, made sure clicked the gas cap three times for proper seal. Gauge read that the gas tank was full, but the "service engine soon" light was still lit.
2006 nissan xterra off-road fuel gauge no longer accurately reflects the actual fuel level in the gas tank. After a full tank of fuel, only goes to 3/4 level on fuel gauge low fuel light indicator no longer works either fuel level does not go below 1/4 level, even when actual fuel level is almost empty.
The fuel sending unit is faulty, indicating an empty tank when full, and full or 1/2 tank when actually empty. First discovered when I ran out of gas on the highway unknowingly as the fuel gauge showed 1/2 tank and it was actually totally empty. Thank god there was no traffic when the engine stopped and caused the vehicle to slow abruptly!!!! Nissan has no recall as of yet,, when you look in nissan forums online, there are hundreds of owners experiencing the same issue!!!
I have a 2006 xterra and at approximately 34,000 miles the fuel gauge started acting wacky. Marked empty though I just filled up and it would sluggishly go to full after a while. A few days after this the check engine soon light came on and won't go off. Fuel gauge is still acting wacky. It figures this started happening after the warranty is up.
Check engine light is on. When code is checked, it says defective fuel sending unit. The fuel gas does not work either. As I search for repairs or parts on the internet, I discovered this is a massive problem affecting thousands of nissan vehicles over many years' models.
2006 nissan xterra off road. Filled up with gas and the service engine light came on, as well as the gas gauge will no longer read correctly. This seems to be an ongoing issue with the xterra and needs to be made the subject of a recall.
Gas tank is lose causing a squeaking noise while going over any bumps in the road. Dealer states faulty fuel system and states if not replaced it will shut off at any given moment which could cause a serious accident. Many other users have reported same problem for 2006 nissan xterra's with a faulty fuel system. Nissan refuses to fix without slapping a $600 price tag on the repair.
My gas gauge was reading empty, so I went and filled up the tank and started the car and the gauge was still reading empty and then after a day or so the check engine light cane on. I asked a mechanic why the light was coming on and he replied the fuel level sending unit. The car is a 2006 and I have only had it 2 years this type of problem should not be happening, not to mention the $500.00 fee to repair this problem!
I have a 2006 nissan xterra and the fuel gauge started to malfunction at about 45k miles. I also have been having a problem with the vehicle starting. The warranty is up so I decided to do some research and see if there are others having the same problem. After reading over a hundred other complains on the internet for the same problem around 40-60k miles, I decided to send this complaint. Something should be done for the loyal nissan customers that spend the money and then have a problem that is obviously a defect. With parts and labor this will run any where from $500-800. This is wrong and nissan should have a recall (if there was a safety issue like airbags or set belts they would have had a recall). A faulty part deserves a recall also.
I have 2006 nissan xterra, fuel sending unit malfunctioning. Shows empty fuel tank even after filling. Check engine light comes on had the code read it says its the sending unit.
I have filled up my 2006 nissan xterra a few times now and it has showed on 3/4 full each time. I have done some research and found that other people are having the same problem and have identified the problem as the fuel sending unit or the fuel level sensor unit. I have not taken it into the dealership yet to confirm although I am hoping this will be covered under the warranty since my car has only 28k miles.
I have a 2006 nissan xterra. At about 55k miles the fuel gauge would read empty at anything under a 1/2 tank of fuel. My service engine soon light stays on constantly, and my tire pressure light stays on as well, even after I've just filled the tires to their required psi. Once I fill my tank, my fuel gauge won't automatically return to full, but will rise after I've been driving.
In december 2008 after filling the fuel tank the fuel gauge indicated only 1/4 full. Approximately 4 hours later the same day after several on and off cycles the mil was illuminated. Gauge indication eventually returned to near full as the fuel was used. After dropping below 1/4 tank the gauge now drops to zero and the low fuel light is illuminated. Condition still exists in late february 2009. Have not have code read but research confirms that symptoms are identical other reports with failure confirmed as defective fuel level sensor.
I have a 2006 nissan xterra purchased this vehicle in sept of 08 since dec of 08 the check engine light came on and my gas gauge always marks empty I can never tell how much gas I have I called the dealer and they said that the extended warranty I have does not cover this and for them to check it will cost me 120.00 plus another 600.00 to repair.
Fuel gauge does not register properly, causing vehicle to run out of gas without notice. Now after filling tank, low fuel level light comes on and service engine light is on.
At approximately 38,000 miles, 1.5 years into ownership of a 2006 nissan xterra, fuel gauge stopped reading fuel level. Petaluma, ca nissan dealership indicated a faulty fuel sensor not under warranty would cost $400-600 to repair. Not repaired to date. Internet search shows thousands of similar faults on 06-08 nissan suvs.
My 2006 nissan xterra's fuel sending unit has a problem, which results in (a) car does not register full tank of gas after fill-up, (b) occasional (once per 8 fill ups) "service engine" light comes on, which resets itself after several engine starts. This happens immediately after gas tank of filled. Service at ferman nissan in tampa has given me response similar to another owner of this make/model (quoted below). Since problem with fuel sending unit can result in sudden stop of engine on highway, I think it should be recalled. I experienced my first occurrence of this problem at 39,500 miles, and this is in line with what other owners report. (39k~49k mile range and after 2 yrs). "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."
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