I am also having issues with my fuel sensor unit in my 2007 nissan xterra at 38,500 miles. I filled at the gas station, getting ready to leave on vacation and then it went down to empty. The ses light came on, so decided to cancel my vacation! A couple of days later the needle went back to full. After filling gas 4 times, my ses light has gone off and it seems to be working, but do not let it go below half a tank to be sure. And, of course it is not part of the recall for the 2006 & 2008 models that use the same exact sensor unit....how convenient for nissan!
2007 Nissan Xterra fuel system complaints
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2007 nissan xterra - fuel level sending unit failure - causing fuel gauge to fail with possibility of running out of gas in traffic situation - there is a recall 10v‑075 however it is for xterras 2006 and 2008 excluding 2007's for whatever reason - therefore not recalled by nissan. Would love to know why... 2007 having the exact same problems would be excluded from this recall.
The instrument panel fuel gauge shows that the vehicle has approximately one quarter tank when the fuel tank is empty. Dealership to replace deformed molded fuel tank and the fuel sending unit. 2007 model is not covered by existing recall (the federal safety agency campaign id number: 10v075000 - 06 & 08 only).
My fuel gauge doesn't work at all. It reads that I have anywhere from a half of tank to quarter tank when its really empty. Check engine light always on.
The fuel gauge is not correctly reading the amount of gasoline the tank has. The gauge is reading more or less than what the actual tank has.
2007 nissan xterra check engine light showing error code p0463 (fuel level sensor was malfunctioning). Occurs each time I go to the gas station and fill the tank. Gauge stays on empty for several days and sometimes drops to empty and the "tank empty" light comes on. After several days of driving the gauge will move back to a higher position.
2007 nissan xterra - faulty fuel sensor in the tank, causing the fuel gauge to not work properly. The fuel gauge never reads the correct amount of fuel - I have now run out of gas twice. Nissan said I was responsible for the $500 repair even thought this same part has been recalled on the 2006 and 2008 models but not the 2007 xterra.
I own a 2007 nissan xterra with 30,200 miles on it. Earlier this year I filled my gastank and drove from station. 1 mile down the road the check engine light went on, the gastank needled dropped to empty and the gas warning light went on. Dealership service dept. Told me the fuel level sending unit was stuck and that it was safe to drive and when I drove about 25 miles the gastank level would go back up to full and the light go off. The check engine light,however, stayed on. This happened again when I filled my tank. I returned to dealer, had diagnostic check and verified the problem. They turned off the light. The same problem continued but after a few more fills the gastank level stays anywhere 1/2 full or 1/4 full.. In may I was called by nissan and told there may be a recall on my vehicle. I called the dealer and nissan recalled the 2006 and 2008 year xterras but not the 2007, however, I have verified that all three years have the identical fuel level sending unit. I then called nissan n.a.was given a case number and after 2 weeks and 3 calls I received a return call by a technician; was told my vehicle was outside of the mfgrs warranty and not eligible for assistance. I asked for and received a written confirmation of their decision. It is very disconcerting to continually drive with the check engine light on. Something else internally to my vehicle could cause the check engine light to go on and I wouldn't know it. Also unless I reset the trip indicator each time I fill my tank I would never know how much gas I have left in the tank. Because of the safety issue I had nissan replace the fuel level sending unit at my own expense. I think the 2007 xterra should have been included in the march 2010 recall of the 2006 and 2008 xterras because they all have the same problem or recalled now as a stand alone...
My nissan xterra is having the fuel gauge problem with the fuel level sending unit. At this time its intermittent. I called nissan and filed a complaint with them they ran my vehicle id # that doesn't show up as one having this problem. They want me to pay for a diagnostic check for the fuel level sending unit and repair. This is a recall item. I was mail a notification r1010 10v‑074.
Details of problem: vehicle indicates that gas is remaining in tank(ie. Fuel indicator registers that 1/2 tank is remaining, when in fact gas tank is empty. Internet search has revealed that this is a very common complaint of nissan xterra owners (2006 through to 2008) and that the company has been installing a faulty fuel sensor in their vehicles for an extended time period. This poses a serious safety hazard on our freeways when the problem first shows itself. (ie. The potential for vehicles stalling out on the freeway due to the uninformed owners lack of awareness that they are running on an empty gas tank!) my attempt to address the problem: I discussed the problem with nissan consumer affairs north america, and nissan canada. I discovered that the company has issued a recall of specific vehicle #'s in the 2006 and 2008 product line. My internet research into consumer complaints about the problem indicates that this specific complaint is much more widespread than nissan is willing to admit. I inquired with nissan canada (wednesday, july 14) to see if there was another avenue through which I could refer this safety problem to nissan, but the receptionist assured me that I had no further recourse.
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 nissan xterra. The vehicle shut off because it was out of fuel while driving approximately 65 MPH. The fuel gauge did not register the amount of fuel that was in the vehicle properly. The contact stated that the fuel sensor was faulty. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who stated that the federal safety agency recall campaign id 10v075000, fuel system, gasoline, storage auxiliary tank was related to the failure; however, her VIN was not included. The vehicle will be repaired at the contacts expense. The failure and current mileages were approximately 67,000.
Fuel system, gasoline- I called the nissan consumer line and gave them the information in regards to the fuel system issue. They stated that initially that my vehicle wasn't part of the recall based on my ven# for my 2007 xterra. However, they had me go thru the steps of going to a certified dealership to obtain a diagnostic to confirm that I was having the same problem. After all the work done on this end, nissan stated they would not be responsible for cover the part...even though it is a known issue with their cars the cost is min $400 and I do not have those type of funds readily available as a single mother. I recently ran out of gas on a major highway with my two kids. Blessed that I was able to pull over in a timely manner without causing an accident or being in one. Nissan needs to take ownership and responsibility for their cars as this is a safety issue and can cause damage to the driver and their family as well as others.
Went to the gas station to fill up my 2007 nissan xterra. Afterward, the fuel gauge read 3/4 full instead of 100% full, then a few minutes later dropped below "e" and the "service engine soon" light came on. A simple internet search informed me that this is a very common problem with not only 2007 nissan xterras, but other years as well, due to a faulty part used by nissan in the fuel sending unit. I had the error code pulled (p0463) and it came back to the fuel sending unit. Nissan has a technical service bulletin for this code, so they are fully aware of the problem, what the cause of the problem is, and what is necessary to fix it. My car stalled on the freeway the other day in the number two lane, thanks to the fuel sending unit not working properly. I had four children in my car at the time. Luckily, there was quite a bit of traffic so the danger level was low considering we were on the freeway, however if we were not in traffic, things would have been much more serious. Nissan claims that this is not a safety issue and will therefore not issue a recall, however I strongly disagree and feel that my recent experience proves that a faulty fuel sending unit is a safety issue. I was told by a service rep at my dealership that all 2007s were initially a part of the most recent recall for replacing fuel sending units, however nissan changed the recall to only include certain 2007 xterra VIN #s, yet 2006 and 2008 models are a part of the recall. Since the recall began, I've been receiving letters every month from my dealership offering to buy the car back from me. This does not sit well with me.
My check engine light came on back in january 2010. I had the code run at a local auto parts store. Code is p0463, definition: fuel level sensor circuit high input probable cause. 1. Open or short circuit condition 2. Poor electrical connection 3. Faulty fuel level sensor since the light has come on, I'm getting a faulty reading from my fuel gauge. It gives inaccurate readings and I'm now forced to use my odometer to prevent running out of fuel. I read online about a potential recall so I waited to have the repair done. I contacted my dealership and they said to expect a letter in the april and may timeframe. Nissan issued a recall for 2006 and 2008 nissan xterra's. I have a 2007 and I have the same problem as the other years included in the recall. I would like the 2007 to be included in the recall since it has the same issues.
I have a 2007 nissan xterra that started to have problems with the fuel sending unit when is full shows empty and light comes on and after 50+ miles the gauge starts working till it gets to 1/4 tank aprox and stays there till get out of gas (happened to me, thank god was on a light and not on the hwy). Took it to the dealer and they told me that there was a recall on this issue and after an hour they came back to me and told me that my xterra was not cover and they will fix it but there will be a charge of $500 aprox.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 nissan xterra. While driving at approximately 55 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The fuel level gauge dropped from three quarters full to indicate there was only one quarter full. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The failure mileage was 43,000 and the current mileage was 45,000.
I have a 2007 nissan xterra. My fuel sending unit has failed resulting in failure of my fuel gauge. At times the gauge will show no gas at all, and at other times it will stick at partially full. The gauge is never accurate. This presents an enormous safety problem as the chance of running out of gas on a highway or interstate is greatly increased. This exact same issue was deemed a safety hazard that resulted in recall on xterra models before and after 2007, as well as other nissan models made in 2007. If it is a safety hazard for those vehicles, it is a safety hazard for a 2007 xterra!
My 2007 nissan xterra has a fuel gauge that does not go to full after the tank is filled. The gauge drops to empty and the fuel indicator light goes on indicating low fuel. In addition, the service engine soon message indicator light goes on. This could cause the vehicle to run out of gas and stall in traffic, increasing the risk of crash. There currently is a recall on the 2006 and 2008 models (the federal safety agency #10v075000) related to a faulty fuel sender float arm causing the instrument panel to mislead. This is very common as there are many complaints of the same issue.
The 2007 nissan xterra that was purchased for my sons has had a gas gauge that never recorded properly. This has been an ongoing problem that my sons have noticed from the beginning. First they wondered about it...and then said something to us. We notified the dealership, notified them again, and again, and again (I think you get the story) and finally after a couple of years, one sales serviceman said "yes others have the same problem". The replaced the gauge and then requested that I come back when the fuel tank was really empty to replace something in the tank. I did both these things. We haven't noticed a problem since but all boys are in college without the car. Our car also isn't one of the cars being recalled for anything...it's the same year but it is when the car was manufactured. I called nissan many, many times. Unresponsive reps and had a few senior people call me after my numerous attempts, said they mailed me something about one item that was recalled. I said that I never received anything and they wouldn't resend it. I will never buy another nissan vehicle again. Our other vehicles are a 2008 suburban and a 2008 300 mercedes. Less problems with both. Nissan people if you are reading this...your customer service stinks. Btw the original dealership by my house went under and closed...family nissan..bought car at el monte because it had the car I wanted and at a better price.
I have a 2007 nissan xterra s 2wd, and my wife has noticed problems after she fills the fuel tank. The gauge will sometimes take longer than 24 hours to reach full. Other times it will not reach full, and she has to gauge her filling the tank by the amount of mile she drives.
My gas tank registered 1/4 of a tank, which meant another 50 miles. I live in the country and work 45 miles away. I set my trip meter but only made it 15 miles and was left stranded on the highway...again. I did make it to the exit ramp. Had to wait an hour for help in a high crime area at 5:50 in the morning.
On or about may 20, 2010 I had 1/4 tank of gas and went to fill up. After filling up the gas tank, I turned on the truck and the gas needle did not register as being full. The service engine light came on. I drove about 70 miles and it finally went up to the full mark, but the "ses" light did not go out. About a week later, when I filled the gas tank, I turned the engine on and the needle went to below the "e" mark and the reserve light came on as well as the "ses" light. I took the truck to the nissan dealer and was told that it was the fuel sending unit/sensor and that it would cost about $400 to repair. I was also informed at that time that there is a nation wide backorder on the part that is needed and they had no idea when the part would be in stock. I was also told that there has been a recall for this problem but it does not include my year of vehicle. I own a 2007 xterra with aprox. 38,000 miles.
I had to pay $362.49 for replacing a fuel level sensor in my 2007 nissan xterra. I understand that this is a common problem with these vehicles and that there is a recall on some of these vehicles. However, my model/VIN is not covered. How can a recall be allowed to skip from one VIN to another if the same part number is used?
Fuel sensor failure. Always tells me my gas tank is empty when it is full. When on 1/4 of a tank, it will drop to "e", so I'm not sure how much gas I really have left. Check engine light always stays on. Once in a great while it will turn off, and when the gas gauge drops to "e", the check engine light comes back on. I have been stranded not knowing if I have fuel in the 2007 xterra or not. Was told I did not have the year of xterra for recall even though I'm having the problems all other xterra's are recalling. I do not know if there is something really wrong with the xterra or not since this light is on all the time.
Nissan xterra 2007 model 1. No specific "event". At roughly 57,000 miles, check engine light came on and fuel gauge stopped working intermittently (shows empty). Is getting worse over time. 2. Occurs every time vehicle is filled. Consequence: do not know how much fuel is in vehicle. 3. Not corrected at this time. Same problem as recent recall on nissan titan, etc.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 nissan xterra. The contact stated the fuel level indicator would read inaccurate gasoline levels when the fuel tank was less than one-fourth full. In addition, the indicator would intermittently become stuck on empty. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnosis of the failure. The failure and current mileages were 50,100.
I have a 2007 nissan xterra truck. Check engine light stays on and fuel shows empty. Researched this and there seems to be alot of others with the same defect. Could run out of gas in the middle of driving and have an accident. Fuel level sending unit, p0463 diagnostic code. There should be a recall by nissan.
This an addendum to complaint conf # 10330608. The check engine light is on in concert with tyhe erratic fuel gauge also.
Fuel gauge works erratically, sometimes stays at 1/4 other times will go to 1/2, and never seems to warn of empty.
Filled my vehicle with fuel, and I noticed that the fuel level gage read empty, after I had put 17 gallons of fuel in it. This occurred when the vehicle had about 55,000 miles on the odometer. The fuel gage has become increasingly unreliable, reading empty when full; this has caused me to run out of fuel on two occasions. As the check engine light remains on, my vehicle will not pass the safety inspection with the check engine light on. This is obviously a defective part; nissan will charge about $400 plus tax to fix this problem. This is a pervasive problem for nissans; I have a friend who also owns the same vehicle; his failed at the same odometer reading. Automotive websites where consumers discuss nissan vehicles are filled with complaints about this problem.
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