I filled up the gas tank and noticed that the gauge failed to rise to reflect the amount of fuel I added. A day later the check engine light came on, registering code p0463. Since this incident, the check engine light has been on and the fuel gauge has been reading various levels of fuel, with no way to determine if it is accurate or not.
2006 Nissan Xterra fuel system complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. The contact stated that the fuel gauge showed that the fuel tank was a quarter full after the vehicle was fully refueled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the fuel sending unit was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included on any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 91,000 and the current mileage was 94,556.
When the fuel gauge gets close to 1/4 tank it will drop down to empty and the check engine light comes on.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. The contact was driving approximately 30 MPH and noticed that the fuel gauge displayed an inaccurate reading. In addition, the check engine warning indicator illuminated continuously until the engine was turned off. The vehicle was taken to an independent auto mechanic where the contact was informed that the fuel sender float arm would need to be replaced. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number:10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank) however, was advised by the manufacturer that the VIN was not included in the recall campaign. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. The contact stated that the fuel gauge displayed that the vehicle had approximately one quarter tank after refueling the tank to capacity. The contact also stated that the check engine and low fuel warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that the vehicle was not included under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxiliary tank). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 40,000.
The fuel gauge displays the fuel level incorrectly due to the fuel gauge sending unit being faulty. This problem causes the "check engine" light to come on. Since the fuel gauge reads incorrectly, it is very difficult to know how much fuel is in the tank. This should be a recall issue since this has happened on numerous years of nissan vehicles.
While driving the car low fuel light was on and the gauge got close to empty as expected while heading to a gas station. Shortly after, the gauge oddly changed to show 1/4 tank of gas incorrectly. Added gas at the station and confirmed the inaccurate gauge reading. Started the car and received a check engine light with code p0463. Fuel level sending unit appears to have failed. I had this confirmed at my local nissan dealer. This failure can cause the car to stall and increase the risk of a crash since it can cause the tank to go empty while the gauge shows it has gas. The issue is very similar to the nissan fuel sending unit recall (id # 10v075000) and may include the same defective part but oddly my issue is not covered in the existing recall. Nissan extended the warranty on this defective part and released a technical service bulletin for my VIN, acknowledging the part had a high failure rate, but it has not been recalled. Unfortunately my issue is outside of the warranty extension and I am having difficulties getting it addressed by nissan. The nissan customer support specialist I dealt with admitted that in their opinion this issue should have been covered under a recall. It seems to me and many other customers I have spoke with that nissan is extending warranties to reduce complaints in hopes of avoiding a mass recall on all generation 2 xterra, pathfinders, and titans. This is a recurring safety problem for many nissan customers that is being neglected by the manufacturer. Please expand the recall on fuel sending units to include all affected years and models.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. The contact stated that the fuel gauge failed to properly display the correct fuel level. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was confirmed that the fuel sensor had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the issue and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxiliary tank). The failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 94,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. The contact stated that while traveling 20 MPH, the service engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was confirmed that the fuel sending unit failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxiliary tank). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 92,000 and the current mileage was 93,600.
Upon start-up check engine light came on, had computer read and code p0463 came up indicating a fuel level sensor a circuit hi input malfunction.
My fuel gauge shows the wrong fuel level and the engine light comes on indicating a fault with the fuel sending unit. I thought my vehicle would be part of the recall id # 10v075000 - fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxiliary tank. I called nissan and gave them my VIN. They informed me that my vehicle is not part of the recall. I have the exact problem addressed in the recall. Same make, model and year.
I noticed last summer that when I gassed my nissan xterra up that the gas gauge would not show it being full and after visiting my local nissan dealership it was diagnosed that it was a faulty fuel sensor error code p0463 and since I had over 75,000 miles on my xterra at the time nissan would not pay to repair it and that I had the option to pay for the repair myself which is well over 300 hundred dollars . I was also told by the dealership this was a known defect for 2005 and 2006 xterra pathfinders etc. I have since found out that there was a the federal safety agency campaign recall on this id # 10v075000. I have since looked this up and found that this only covered xterras with certain vins and I'm not sure if my xterra is one of these vins. I also found it only covered it up to 75,000 miles which of course doesn't help me since the fuel sensor broke after 75,000 miles. This has been a very annoying problem for me for the last year and although I haven't run out of gas yet I've been close and I'm sure its only a matter of time before it will and then it will a safety issue for me.I recently contacted nissan and talked to one of their representatives [xxx] at 1‑800‑343‑6913 ext [xxx] and was told because I have over 105,000 miles on my xterra now that nissan would not pay to have it fixed and it was my problem.I feel that this a very known defect that nissan knows about and has only halfway tried to resolve ie only covers xterras with certain vins and up to 75,000 miles which shouldn't matter.it still is a defective part that I don't consider a wear and tear part and mileage vins shouldn't matter. I think nissan should pay to have the fuel sensor fixed and mileage vins shouldn't matter they need to stand behind their products and correct their mistakes as this is a potential safety issue.I would appreciate any help in getting this issue resolved thank you information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I purchased vehicle in mid 2009. Gas gauge failure causes abrupt stops without notice in heavy traffic areas causing hazardous situation and potential direct harm to driver and passengers. Nissan has been aware of faulty fuel sending unit prior to purchase of vehicle. As a buyer, I was not informed of problem with vehicle when car purchased at use car dealership (k & j auto sales ) located in hayward, california. Nissan factory recall and technical service bulletins for code p0463 and p0448 were issued for vehicle prior to purchase. This is an inherent problem in car design with previous xterra models as it has been documented in publications..
Gas gauge is behaving erratically. It will show full after filling up, then drop as expected from driving. When the gauge reaches approx. The half tank stickmark, it will freeze there for several miles, then drop to e and the empty warning light comes on, though I would estimate the tank to be about half full. I stop to fill up again but can only get 7 or so gallons in.
-fuel system has a problem registering the amount of fuel in the tank, the problem is associated with a faulty fuel level sending unit that nissan refuses to recall. -whining noise coming from inside the engine, noise comes from a faulty timing chain tensioner guide that nissan refuses to recall.
Fuel gauge reads until 3/4 tank fuel then drops to "o" I have to estimate the mileage for fuel presently I get 378 for a full tank.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact also noticed that the fuel gauge was not providing the correct fuel reading. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics. The technician stated the fuel sensor sending unit would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.
I am experiencing check engine light and error code p0463 (fuel level sensor malfunction) on 2006 nissan xterra.
The fuel gauge on my vehicle is erratic and does not accurately show the amount of fuel in the tank. It will read full when almost empty, empty when full, or anything in-between. There is no way to tell how much fuel is in the tank which I think is a safety concern. Nissan knows about this problem with the xterra fuel sensor but will not issue a recall or fix my vehicle because it doesn't have the right VIN according to their customer service people. There are many many other consumers commenting on-line with the same problem. Why has a general recall not been issued??? Nissan should not be able to get away with knowing of faulty equipment and not fixing it. Thank you for your help!
Recall for 2006 xterra with manufacturer date of jan-march. My manufacturer date of my vehicle is august but has the same fuel level sensor issue listed on the recall. This has caused me to dangerously run out of gas on an interstate causing hazardous conditions. Problem: fuel sensor indicates there is fuel in the tank when in fact it is empty. It either stays full or stays at half a tank. The service engine soon light comes on intermittently.
My service engine soon light came on during normal driving. Ran the code through a scangauge computer and returned p0436 which is a fuel level circuit high imput. It is a very common issue that make the fuel gauge read incorrectly and could result in a loss of power in the lane of traffic which make for a dangerous situation.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. The contact stated that the check engine warning lamp illuminated and fuel gauge was erroneously providing a reading of half full the fuel tank was empty. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel level sensor circuit was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacture was made aware of the problem who did not offer any assistances since the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 88,000.
We brought our nissan 2006 xterra in to the boardwalk auto center. Redwood city, ca - nissan to have them check on what we thought was another transmission issue (nissan replaced the transmission, at their expense over $8000, once and the fuel gauge twice plus a couple of other recall items). When we picked up the car they told us we needed a new timing chain for about $2000 (we have heard these are not normal items to be replaced and should last the lifetime of the car). We can't believe there is yet another major expensive problem part with this car! When does this car become a lemon and how many major items are going to need to be replaced? What is happening to nissan? Has the timing chain issue been investigated and how many other people are having this problem?
The fuel level sensor is malfunctioning, it suddenly goes to empty at no particular level the fuel tank is actually at. My risk is to run out of gas in the middle of an emergency situation. My coworker has the same problem with his xterra as well, it seems to be a factory defect for these cars. Someone needs to check this out as there might be many consumers affected by this issue.
Service engine soon light has appeared. The code is p0463 which states fuel level sensor circuit high input. Aa1. Open or short circuit condition aa2. Poor electrical connection. Aa3. Faulty fuel level sensor. The more I read about this, the more I find many xterras having this problem. Funny thing is..........paid it of two weeks ago. : (
Error code p0463 fuel level sensor a circuit high input.
My 2006 xterra had the p0463 code come up, with the 'service engine soon' light, and my fuel gauge not properly displaying what is actually in the fuel tank. The fuel gauge will drop to show empty when I fill the tank, other times it will slowly raise up to show full, but it can be all over the place. I use my trip odometer to know where I'm actually at for fuel. If this is a known on going issue with xterra's, then there should be a mandatory recall. Your assistance with this would be greatly appreciated.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. The contact stated the fuel sensor would not provide an accurate fuel level reading. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic but not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed to the contact that the vehicle was included in the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number: 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank) but the vehicle did not qualify for repairs due to the mileage on the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 82,000.
Our fuel sensory went out on our nissan xterra shortly before we reached 100000 miles. Nissan is aware of the problem and sent a letter out for a warranty only. However, the warranty included 2006 nissan xterras with less than 72000 miles on them. When I did research I found that over 80000 2006 nissan xterras were affected by this. I contacted nissan USA to have them resolve the issue of the fuel tank sensor and indicated I would like the defect fixed. They refused to fix it and indicated it would cost me a little over $400 to fix. I asked them for financial assistance since I do not have this to pay for the repair on top of my $433 a month a car payment. I recently had a baby and never know when my car is empty. The sensor no longer reads fuel levels and is constantly showing empty. I was up for emissions testing this year and can not pass emissions until the sensor has been replaced. I believe since this is such a wide spread issue that nissan should recall the part. Just this week my vehicle ran out of gas according to my speedometer I had 100 miles left on the tank it misread and I was stuck with my screaming 5 month old on the side on the road at night waiting for aaa to arrive . This wide spread problem needs to be addressed by nissan and not just shoved to the side. Way to many vehicles are affected for this to remain a warranty issue only!!!!! I have see the stats listed here on the federal safety agency. Campaign id # 10v075000.
Error code p0463 shows I have a faulty fuel sending unit. Previous year xterras were serviced for this issue. No recall has been issued.
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