Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. The contact stated the fuel sending unit failed. The contact had the unit replaced once under warranty and again under the federal safety agency recall campaign id number: 10v075000 (fuel system: gasoline storage auxiliary tank) but the failure recurred. The contact believed that the manufacturer did not create a proper recall repair. The failure mileage was 74,585 and the current mileage was 78,000.
2006 Nissan Xterra fuel system complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. The contact stated that after refueling, the gauge displayed an inaccurate fuel reading. The vehicle was taken to an auto repair shop for diagnostic testing where the contact was advised that the fuel lever sensor was defective. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign I.d. Number: 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank) and called the manufacturer. The manufacturer advised that the vehicle was not included in the recall based on the VIN. The failure mileage was 75,013.
The molded fuel tank shell deformed 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 fuel when the tank is empty.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. The contact stated that the fuel gauge was malfunctioning and displaying improper readings. The fuel gauge would display an empty reading after refueling. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the contact was informed that the fuel gauge was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assitance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 76,000 and the current mileage was 82,000.
Fuel level indicator failure, ran out of gas in the roadway, check engine light on.
Defective fuel level sensor, nissan does cover this under warranty but only up to a 70,000 milage limit. If part is defective it should be replaced regardless of miles. I contacted nissan directly and was told sorry, over mileage cannot help. This is a safety issue that could endanger occupants with inaccurate fuel amounts, I.e. Un-expectantly run out of fuel in the middle no-where or on the interstate. Does it become less safe with more miles, I would think not. Nissan should be made to make the repairs regardless of miles.
Check engine light on due to error code p0463 (fuel level sensor malfunction). Based on my research this happens to an unusually high number of second generation nissan xterra owners.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. The contact stated that the vehicle was being inspected by an independent repair shop when he was informed that the service engine light was illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact was also informed that the fuel level sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxiliary tank). The failure and current mileage was 125,000. Updated 07/08/11*lj the consumer stated there was rubbing sound coming from the vehicle. At diagnostic test revealed a component in the fuel system need to be replaced. The mechanic advised the consumer to take the vehicle to the dealer for repairs because a recall had been issued. The dealer informed the consumer his VIN was not included in the recall. Updated 07/20/11
2006 nissan xterra VIN# [xxx]. My complaint is probably the most common with the xterra. The fuel level sending unit.when I refuel vehicle the gas gauge needle does not move to the full line. Instead it stays on empty only after driving approx 30 to 40 miles will the needle move back up to the full line but also at the same time the service engine soon light comes on. That will stay on for approx 3 trips of using vehicle before it goes back off. I was told 2006 xterras were covered under this recall however my VIN number was not.makes no sense why some 2006"s are covered and others are not. To me you either bought a 2006 xterra or you didnt.I bought a nissan because I thought I wouldn't have these problems I thought that was with non foreign vehicles , boy was I wrong. Nissan step up to the plate and take care of this issue which so many customers are having instead of turning the cheek. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Fuel sending unit on 2006 nissan xterra fails intermittently when tank is low. The gauge will not move to full at gas station after filling--but does so gradually taking about a day or so. This has occurred twice when on vacation, when gas tank gets low (at home, we never let get below half). Nissan will not fix unless it is in failure or check engine light is on when you present @ dealer. Even when it fails, the check engine light does not come on.
Engine light activation and fuel level discrepancy. Engine code po463 (fuel level sensor a high input). Told by nissan that this individual vehicle is not covered under the recall for this problem even though it is reported that 80, 689 vehicles have been affected.
2006 nissan xterra recall id from the federal safety agency: 10v075000 they said it doesn't apply to my car!? It's on a recall list for my model but they said my VIN is not in there system? Wth is going on with nissan and my VIN not being in their system for a recall. Issue came up engine light on with code p0463, which is what the recall is for.
Nissan xterra 2006, both front cats have failed. Dealer said due to ethanol a common problem, cost around $2300. Found cats and a mechanic for $1200. After 3 weeks check engine light returned. I am now getting a p0643. Dealer passport nissan quoted around $700 to fix plus another $350 for belt replacement. None of the other recalls am eligible for due to being out of warranty. Also had to replace front and rear u-joints within a year of each.
Gas gauge does not read correctly and the check engine light is on. The gas gauge is defective and needs to be replaced.
2006 nissan xterra. Consumer writes regarding recall and requesting reimbursement. *tgw the consumer stated the vehicle had a random hard start and the check engine light illuminated. Also, the gas gauge was not working. The mechanic replaced the fuel sensor.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. While driving approximately 30 MPH all of the warning lights on the instrument panel illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to move the vehicle onto the emergency lane and restarted the vehicle. The dealer replaced the fuel sending unit. The manufacturer advised her that there was an extended warranty for the failure, but it had expired at 72,000 miles. The failure and the current mileage were 107,600.
Fuel sending unit level faulty. It is a pratically new and low milage car. The fuel level gauge is not accurate and I was running on an empty tank when it showed 1/2 a tank full. That LED to my car running out of gas in the middle of the road late at night commuting home from work.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. The contact stated that the check engine light would illuminate on the instrumental panel intermittently. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who informed the contact that he would need to replace the fuel sending unit. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 70,000. Updated 05/03/11*lj updated 05/05/11
I drive a 2005 nissan xterra. The service engine light turned on after I filled my vehicle with gas and the gas gauge read 1/4 tank. The gauge slowly went up to 1/2 tank, but now I can't trust it.
When fuel gauge reaches half a tank then the needle goes all the way down indicating there is not gas and the light goes on. The dte goes from couple of hundred miles left to zero. It happen everytime the needle reaches half a tank.
2006 nissan xterra fuel gauge. The gauge drops to e and sends a check engine code to the dash and doesn't read how much gas is in the xterra at any give time. I have spoken to nissan dealership and they have said it wasn't part of the national recall of other nissan fuel tank issues. This is ridiculous I am still in the 60000 mile engine warranty and it should be covered my the fuel pump 60000 mile warranty as well.
I have a 2006 xterra and I have the same problem that alot of people are having. Started off with fuel gauge not reading correct then shortly after the service engine light has been on. I work with someone one else who's 2006 xterra has the exact same problem. Why should this be something we have to fix. There is obviously something wrong with the 2006 models.
My '06 nissan xterra fuel sensor stopped working at 39,000 miles. I also got a check engine light soon that came on. $400 for it to be repaired at the dealership.
Dear sir or madam, my 2006 nissan xterra with only 46,000 miles recently showed the check engine light and ran out of gas on the highway. The fuel gauge said there was still a quarter of a tank of gas remaining. When I got to auto zone, the computer threw the code p0463, which indicates a faulty fuel gauge. I went online and discovered that lots of people have the same complaint. For this reason, I request that you add this to the list of recalled parts on this vehicle. Obviously, as I experienced, it is a safety concern. The prevalence of this malfunction indicates a systemic problem rather than isolated, unrelated incidences. It will cost me $600 at the dealer to get this problem fixed. It won't save me that money, but hopefully will prevent someone's future safety issue. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The fuel gauge suddenly quit working on my 07 nissan xterra,causing my engine light to come on at app. 45,000 miles.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. The contact was driving approximately 50 MPH when the check engine warning light illuminated. The warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they informed the contact that the fuel level sending unit would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired at the contact's expense. There was a recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxiliary tank) however, the contact's VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 29,189. Updated 12/23/10. *lj 04/07/11
2006 nissan xterra---55k, fuel sending unit if bad. Fillup with gas & the gauge doesn't work and the ses light stays on.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. Upon starting the vehicle the fuel gauge would display an improper reading. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where she was informed the fuel pump sending unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified and she was informed her vehicle was not included in the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 10v075000, fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank. The failure had not recurred. The failure mileage was 53,188 and the current mileage was 63,000.
Fuel gauge on 2006 xterra reads empty when it is not. Saw online that many people have this problem and in prior models was a recall and corrected but not models after 2005. Obviously is still a problem and could run out of gas on a busy highway or who knows what could happen with a fuel problem.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. The fuel level sending unit inside the fuel tank has fail. The fuel gauge does not accurately show the level of fuel that was left in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that they can repair the vehicle at the contact's expense. There was a recall the federal safety agency# 10v075000; component: fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary but her VIN was not included in the recall. At 32,000 miles the clutch failed on the highway when driving 50 MPH. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was repaired at a cost of $1500. The manufacturer also stated her VIN was not included in the recall and they will not cover the repairs of both failures. The failure mileage was 53,000.
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