Fuel pump sending unit as reported by the manufacturer back in 2010
2006 Nissan Xterra fuel system complaints
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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
The airbag light is flashing intermittent not registering passengers. The fuel gage keeps going up and down unaware of fuel level. The tire pressure sensor is on and tires have correct psi. Vehicle can be in start still or driving.
Gas gage reads 1/2 full when empty, while in motion
Gas gauge doesn't read the fuel level correctly. Tank could be empty and the gauge reads the tank as not empty and vice versa. Vehicle stopped on empty tank even tough the gauge showed I had a quarter tank of gas.
After filling the gas tank to full, the check engine light has come on and the gas gauge shows empty with the "no fuel" light illuminated. This is that same issues that nissan was having with campaign id 10v075000
After filling my godmother's 2006 nissan xterra gas tank from 1/4 to full, I notice while driving on the highway that the gas needle never moved from the 1/4 mark. But by the time I got to my destination which was approx. 20-25 miles away, I noticed the gas needle just reached 1/2 mark and "service engine soon" illuminated. Per my code reader, I pulled a code for the fuel level sensor. My godmother took the truck to a repair shop wherein the mechanic charged her to erased the code without troubleshooting, & insisted that she drive until code returned. In the meantime, I found a recall campaign bulletin ref. Ntb 10-031. It is a voluntary recall campaign for 2006 & 2008 xterra (n50), which to my knowledge this is. I called nissan north america (case #31357696/ agent id: 7319344) & gave the VIN #. The agent stated there was no open or current recall(s)/bulletin(s) associated with this VIN number. I informed her that I was physically looking at a recall, so she advise first that I have nissan run a diagnostic with their scanner & start from there. I also let her know that a diagnostic could be a costly non-beneficial investment especially if nissan's repair estimate is to high. I called nissan passport in marlowe heights, maryland and spoke to a service adviser who later told me that once code is active a diagnostic could be perform for approx. $130. Then I asked, if there was a recall/bulletin which included our symptoms but apparently not our VIN number could it somehow be covered. He replied "no." so I then asked if he would like to get information from me about other nissan products such as this VIN # that was possible faulty, again he said "no." so I then called the federal safety agency , & the agent ultimately gave me the phone number to the federal trade commission. With the federal trade commission I filed a report/claim (9549774) about my treatment with nissan.
I am a 64 yr old woman driving across the country alone when my fuel gauge indicated I have gas when I did not. Luckily I was not in traffic. This is a dangerous situation when in the remote areas that I travel in utah where gas stations can be 100 miles apart and no cell coverage. I had only 67365 miles on the vehicle and didnt expect to have problems. I found that 2006 xterras were recalled for those made in a 3 month period, however my vehicle is 2 months prior to their voluntary recall. Same gas tank and sending unit as those recalled. (campaign id #: pc042 the federal safety agency #: 10v‑075) I am guessing nissan did a partial voluntary recall in hopes the federal safety agency wouldnt investigate the issue. Now the fuel gauge shows half a tank just after a fillup and then gradually jumps to full after the vehicle sits or is driven for a bit. The engine light stays on unless cleared. Diagnostic scan was done which indicated code p0463 which is defined as a fuel level sensor sensor high circuit input,
I filled up my tank and yet my fuel gauge remains at below 1/4. This happened over the last 2 recent filled ups the latest being made yesterday. On the first occasion, I got stuck on the road. Today , I have to bring a gallon of gas with me to avoid getting stuck again. I called my local nissan dealership and they said my VIN# does not show any recall and will not cover it under the recall provisions. I searched everywhere and found a similar situtation under the federal safety agency campaign id#10v07500. I don't understand it when my car apparently falls within the year of the recall but the VIN# does not show anything. The dealership says recall is VIN specific . Please help, VIN or no VIN , my car is manifesting the actual issues of the previously mentioned recall campaign on defective fuel pump.
Fuel level sensor fail, causing erratic and inaccurate fuel gauge readings and the check engine light is on.
There is a recall for the fuel sensor sending unit for 2006 xterra's, but I was told that my car was not a part of the recall because my VIN was not included in the recall. I feel as though this is a mistake, and that nissan should be responsible for the fix of this issue. Clearly this is an issue for other cars of the same year, and I do not want to be left with the $500 fee to replace this faulty unit. The code of my check engine light reads as this as the problem. Please let me know what I can do, I do not want to be bullied by nissan for this.
Fuel gauge does not properly work. Reads empty when full. Reads 1/4 tank close to that for about a gallon and then goes immediately back to empty. Recall on some models. My xterra currently at shop getting fixed. Educated guess on how much fuel you have and vehicle can run out of gas. Check engine light also comes on when gas gauge fails.
Fuel gauge never goes below 1/4 sticks and is inaccurate, same symptoms as recalled vehicles, yet this VIN wasn't include in the recall and should be. Tank runs empty yet still indicates 1/4 full a safety hazard. This vehicle should be included to the recall for the exact same defective parts! Updated 02/09/17*lj *tr
Recall number 10v075000 recall date 03/03/2010 component fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank summary 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. Consequence this could cause the vehicle to run out of gas and stall in traffic, increasing the risk of a crash. What owners should do 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. Read more at https://www.cars.com/recalls/nissan-xterra-2006/#l0jrs5l0sdaqitlu.99
Fuel gauge stopped working. At first, it would go to empty after filling the tank, and driving for a while, start working normal. But now it has stopped working completely.
Fuel pump has gone out gives false reading..worried could run out of gas and shut off and have a bad accident.or someone could be killed.. Company needs a recall..bad wires.
After filling up gas tank, (I put in 14+ gallons of gas )the fuel gauge remained @ 1/4 tank and the check engine light went on after driving for 24 hours, the gas gauge begins to go to full but the check engine light remains on--this happened on 2 occasions and since the gauge seemed to be working , the mechanic reset the check engine light (it came up with fuel gauge error code), this happened last week and again yesterday I checked the data base for my VIN # and there is no recalls, but I see there are other the federal safety agency recalls for this issue with other nissan xterra's will the dealer replace this free of charge ? (fuel level sending unit ?)
The fuel sender unit is erratic. Shows empty when fuel is half tank or full. Triggers chenk engine light intermittently.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. The contact stated that the fuel gauge failed and displayed the incorrect level. The contact mentioned that the fuel gauge always displayed empty and the engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was 180,000.
I have a fuel gauge problem exactly as described in the nyssa xterra recall, gauge reaches 3/4 tank but won't go lower. Then all of the sudden it drops to empty. My local nissan, allen jay nissan says my VIN is not covered in the recall and they aren't fixing the problem, they just extended the warranty. Well my car is 10years old and no longer has a warranty at 182,000 miles. I won't pay $400 to get it fixed because it is a known defect and they need to fix it. Who do I contact at nissan to fight this injustice?
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. The contact stated that the fuel gauge became inoperable without warning. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 155,000.
Nissan service bulletin ntb07-069b check engine light on, resulting in me running out of gas in traffic, the last time inches away from causing an accident as the truck completely died without warning while I was in motion on a major highway. Contacted nissan and they told me my truck was not affected by this recall, yet here I am with the same problem as everybody else with only 60,000 miles on a 2006 vehicle. They are refusing to help resolve the situation and insist I pay to have them replace a part and pay labor to replace such part. I have taken very good care of this vehicle including keeping it low miles. There is no reason a "normal" fsu should fail after 60000 miles. I am now unable to renew my registration causing me and my family to drive around illegally as this is our only transportation. We are unable to afford the ridiculous cost nissan has quoted us and don't feel we should have to pay to fix an obvious faulty part. They should be held responsible for this part failing and possibly causing serious injury to my family or another family.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. While driving 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact discovered that the fuel tank was empty and the fuel gauge displayed incorrect reading levels. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that there was radiator coolant inside the transmission. The transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the contact mentioned that the air conditioner and heating system became inoperable. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was 102,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. While driving 45 MPH, the fuel gauge displayed an incorrect reading. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel sensor sending unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was aware of the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 155,000.
I have a faulty fuel sending unit that has been recalled by nissan but does not acknowledge my VIN as part of the recall. I am having the same issue as many nissan owners regarding an inaccurate fuel gauge as a result of faulty fuel sending unit. As noted in the recall (campaign id# pc042): "nissan is conducting a voluntary safety recall campaign on certain my2006 and 2008 frontier, xterra, and pathfinder vehicles to address a potential fuel gauge inaccuracy. Specifically, the issue can cause the fuel gauge to show that the vehicle still has some fuel, typically about one quarter tank, when the fuel tank is actually empty. To remedy this potential condition, nissan is conducting this voluntary safety recall campaign to replace the fuel level sending unit with a new one at no charge for parts or labor." this is accurate to my problem where the fuel gauge will read inaccurately at any point, leaving the operator with uncertainty of fuel level and potential disabled vehicle, leading to potentially life-threatening situations. At one point I ran out of gas on the highway and had to quickly make it across three lanes to a safe stopping point, even though my fuel gauge read over 1/4 tank. My vehicle was towed to local garage where I was told I ran out of gas and had to pay for towing, gas, etc as a result of faulty nissan parts.
The engine light is on, the problem code is po 463. The reference number is: ntb07-069d. A recall campaign for the model and make of my vehicle was on your site november 30, 2010. My fuel gauge is erratic, the sensor is faulty, nissan refuses to fix this problem as , according to their tennessee office, my VIN number has no open recalls. I now have to fix this problem as my vehicle will not pass inspection. The cost is approximately $400.00. I am very disappointed in the service I received from nissan.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. The contact stated that the fuel gauge failed to provide accurate reading levels when the vehicle was refueled. In addition, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 98,000.
Fuel sending unit ceased to function. Dealership said the vehicle was not on the recall list. Full tank registers after 50 or so miles and then drops to empty around 120 miles. We are forced to fill the tank full, reset the odometer and never go past 325 miles. Twice I have been travelling at freeway speeds when the car steering locks up and vehicle loses power. Both times I have been lucky to be able to limp off to the side of the road without incident. Both times occurred late at night and alone. One location I was forced to walk along the road until my phone registered a signal. I believe this occurred around 70,000 miles. To date, we have not fixed the problem and if we lived in an emissions controlled city, we probably would not be driving it right now as it has thrown a code and activated the check engine light. I'm curious to know who qualified to have this repaired. Based on what I have read, not many and certainly not those who too have experienced the problem. I loved my xterra but due to the lack of care and issues ignored by nissan, I steer people away from buying one.
Anytime I put gas in my car , the fuel gauge indicator does not work properly. I can drive with a full tank of gas and the indicator says it on empty. And then it will gradually start going up, but it takes days for it to work properly. Also, if it working properly, I can stop a red light, and if the car stays standing in one place not moving the indicator also drops to e.
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