Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. The contact stated that when the fuel tank was full, the fuel level indicator would read the tank as empty. The dealer advised replacing the fuel tank and the contact was able to locate a recall that described the exact same failure he was experiencing. The dealer advised that the contacts VIN was not included in the recall and any repairs would be at the contacts expense (the federal safety agency campaign id number 10v075000: fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxiliary tank). The manufacturer was contacted but would provide no assistance. The failure and current mileages were 81,000.
2006 Nissan Xterra fuel system complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. The contact dispensed fuel into the fuel tank to the full capacity level. He observed the fuel gauge displayed an inaccurate reading. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the fuel sending unit was replaced. There was a recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxiliary tank). However, the VIN was excluded from the recall defect. The failure mileage was approximately 38,000.
2006 nissan xterra fuel level sensor is malfunctioned.
2006 nissan xterra fuel gauge/sender failure at 49k miles with engine service light permanently on.
After fueling my 06 nissan xterra,the fuel light read empty and the check engine indicator turned on. Failed emissions.
Fuel gauge does not read fuel level anymore. Spoke to dealer, was told it was the fuel tank sending unit (or sensor unit) that had gone bad. Apparently there was been a lot of this happening in xterra's.
Fuel sending unit #25060-zzooa for nissan xterra faulty, sends incorrect information about fuel levels. Subject to recall on certain VIN#, but many more are affected.
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) I own a 2006 nissan xterra. I took it to dealer in response to 'service engine soon' light. They informed me that they would have to replace the "fuel level sending unit inside the the fuel tank". In researching the federal safety agency site I discovered that there was a recall for this exact problem for 2006 through 2008 nissan xterras. Unfortunately my VIN number was not included within this campaign. I would submit that it is only fair that my vehicle be included considering the nature of the malfunction. Please consider extending the coverage that those within my VIN grouping may receive notification and repair. Thank you. [xxx]
2006 nissan xterra off road, gas gauge stopped working just over 30,000 (warranty ran out), would fill gas tank and gauge would not reflect filling. Sometime needle would move to full for a while, then drop to empty without notice. No way to keep track of mileage. Have run out of gas 4 times.
After filling tank with gas completely, fuel gauge still reads 1/4 full. This happens 100% of the time since the first time it occurred.
My fuel gauge is faulty. The gas gauge is showing more gas than there is in the tank, then I won't "refill" when the car is filled up. The truck also has a service engine light on with the code p0463 which is related to the fuel level sending unit. This situation could leave me to stall out due to a lack of gas when the sensor is showing gas in the tank.
My 2006 nissan xterra has a fuel gauge problem. After filling up the fuel tank, my fuel gauge registered full. After a few days of driving, the fuel gauge did not show a lower fuel level. A few days later, the fuel gauge needle dropped all the way down to empty and the empty indicating light turned on. I had only driven 100 miles so I knew that the tank was not empty. A diagnostic check revealed that the fuel tank sending unit may be at fault. (my daughter owns a honda element and she experienced a similar problem with her fuel gauge and had it repaired under warranty.) I am driving the car and must use the diagnostic code reader to cancel the "service car" light. My code reader says that the fuel tank level sensor is the problem. My car has just run past its warranty period so costly repairs will result when I get the car repaired. Could it be that the fuel tank sending units within the fuel tank were manufactured by the same manufacturer (japanese)? I read an newspaper article stating that nissan was to have a recall on this fuel tank problem but their reply to my email was that there is no recall forth coming.
Name: [xxx]. Vehicle: nissan xterra, 2006, VIN [xxx]. Fuel tank level gauge was showing erratic reading and was replaced by the dealer with total charges of $377.93 (including labor charges). I am not sure that this gauge is replaced by the modified float arm. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. The fuel guage did not register the correct amount of fuel that was actually in the fuel tank; at times, it would function correctly. The contact stated when the fuel tank was fuel, the gauge indicated that the fuel was full. The failure occurred everytime the contact fueled the vehicle. The current mileage was 47,783. The failure mileage was approximately 44,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. The contact stated when filling the vehicle with gasoline, the fuel indicator would display empty fuel levels. The dealer advised there were no recalls on the vehicle and any repairs would be at her expense. The contact believed the federal safety agency recall campaign id number 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxiliary tank) was directly related to the failure however, her VIN was not included in the recall. There were no repairs made to the vehicle. The failure mileage was 77,000 and the current mileage was 89,000.
Fuel gauge not working, sudden onset after fueling the vehicle.
1. Malfunctioning part that nissan is fully aware of (issued a recall of fuel sending unit of several SUV's including the xterra) but others that are having the same issues but not part of the recall campaign are not getting replacements covered by nissan. 2. Occurs more often than not now; fuel gauge reporting erratic, needle randomly moves, check engine light illuminated. 3. As of right now, a complaint has been filed with nissan corp, to which they do not respond, or seem to have any intention for replacing or reimbursing those customers who have documented failures as described in the recall campaign. I have not purchased a new unit to this date.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. The contact filled the fuel tank but the fuel gauge still indicated that the tank was empty. The contact noticed that the fuel gauge would function properly before she turned off the vehicle at the gas station. The failure seemed to transpire each time she would fill the fuel tank. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired at the time of the complaint. The current mileage was approximately 67,000. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.
2006 nissan xterra fuel gauge giving a false reading fuel level sending unit was replaced.
Fuel gauge failed and check engine light is on. When the tank is just filled, the level registers about 1/8 to 1/4. I have to refuel by odometer. This started about 3 weeks ago, I am on my third tank and it still does it.
Recently purchased 2006 nissan xterra and have experienced the following problem: fuel gauge causing "service engine soon" light to be consistently lit. Inaccurate fuel level being seen. Gauge reads half empty when vehicle is actually empty. Impossible to pass emissions check while "service engine" sensor is lit. Contacted nissan and they are recalling and replacing fsu in "certain" 2006 nissan xterra but even though I have a 2006 nissan xterra my VIN number has not been recalled. Spoke to nissan and described the fact that my 2006 nissan xterra is experiencing the problems described in the nissan recall but they refuse to include my vehicle.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. While driving at speeds of 30 MPH, the fuel level indicator began abnormally reading inaccurate fuel levels. The check engine light then illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer advised replacing the fuel sensor. The manufacturer would not provide any assistance. The vehicle has not been repaired as of yet. The approximate failure and current mileages were 35,500. Updated 05/19/2010.
Fuel level sensor fails sometimes showing tank empty, 1/4 full, or reads correctly and the obdc system issues a "check engine" code.. This is a known and common problem with nissan vehicles. Nissan has only issued a recall for cases where the sensor stops working and does not generate a "check engine" code.
The federal safety agency campaign id number: 10v075000 I own a 2006 nissan xterra that is experiencing the same problems as those described in the above referenced recall. I contacted nissan, but they informed me that my vehicle is not a part of the recall and that they cannot reimburse me for repairs; they also informed me that other 2006 nissan xterra owners are experiencing the same problem and that they, like me, do not own vehicles subject to the recall. The recall needs to be expanded to include those vehicles.
2006 nissan xterra obdii error code p0463 - fuel level sensor a circuit high input: essentially, filling up your gas tank is not registered by the gas gauge, so you run the risk of running out of gas and getting stranded somewhere. The estimated repair cost is very high ...
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. The contact was driving approximately 30 MPH when the vehicle stopped unexpectedly due to a lack of gasoline in the tank. The fuel gauge displayed an inaccurate reading of "half full"; however, the fuel tank was empty. The vehicle had not been repaired for the malfunction. The failure mileage was 64,000. The current mileage was 68,000.
Fuel sensor level doesn't work at 50k miles in a 2006 nissan xterra. Problem seems to be widespread.
Service engine soon light came on one day. Next time I filled my tank up with gas the fuel gauge didn't register and stayed on empty. Since then it has fluctuated from 1/4 tank to empty and does not correctly gauge the amount of gas in the tank. Ses light remains on.
1. Had just filled up my gas tank on a road trip and the check engine light came on. 2. The fuel gage read empty even though it was just filled. It scared me as I thought maybe there was a gas leak. Checked around and didn't see or smell gas so continued on home with shot nerves. 3. Had the check engine code diagnosed and it read as a faulty fuel level sensor. Upon further research on the web this turns out to be a very common problem which nissan has not recalled. It will cost $500+ to fix.
6 months ago my 2006 nissan xterra service engine light went on and my gas gauge stopped working. I had a diagnostic check done and it is a p0463 code which is the fuel sensor. Nissan wants to charge almost $700 to fix. After researching I found this is happening to thousands of xterras. I have called nissan and they admit it is a known issue there is no recall on it.
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