Nissan Xterra fuel smell problems

Filed Jan 25, 2024 · Fuel system · VA

Extreme smell of gas after filling gas tank while out of town. Odor was so strong it required all windows to be down to drive without feeling affected by fumes and I was terrified that someone would fluck a cigarette out of a car somewhere, especially at a stop light, and cause an explosion. Once the gas tank was only half full or less, the odor diminished. Dealership found that this issue had been reported on other vehicles but did not qualify as a recall. Dealership found faulty gasket INSIDE gas tank and required the entire tank be replaced at a cost to me of more than $2000. I can get receipts from Charlottesville Nissan Dealership.

Filed Jun 11, 2022 · Brakes, Fuel system · OR

The vehicle disabled and the steering wheel locked on the highway once the speed hit 70mph. The wheel bearings are always rattling and if I go through a pothole the steering and tire feel really loose. The brake system doesn't feel right and has made a loud metal grind sound. The exhaust and or gasoline smell is way potent and not normal either it is strong smelling all the time. Potential recalls with fuel system, gasoline delivery, fuel pump and suspension, REAR , gasoline storage , tank assembly, filler pipe and cap. All are potential recalls also the exterior lighting

Filed Jan 26, 2013 · Engine, Fuel system · 50 miles · AZ

I am writing to report repeated problems with my vehicle, an xterra 2010. I am very concerned about risk of crash and damage to the transmission. The problems include - slow acceleration on surface streets after light changes ? This happens frequently. - slow acceleration when entering the expressway, car shifts gears slowly ? This happens frequently, - car fills with kerosene or exhaust smell for a short time, even when there are no other cars around ? This occurs occasionally, - car revved up followed by a sweet smell (like coolant/antifreeze) when standing at stop lights ? This occurs occasionally, and - significant vibration. I have reported the problems when car is serviced. Immediately after purchase and for more than a year I was told the acceleration and shifting issues would subside after the engine adjusted. During the last service, the vibration issue was addressed but the other issues continue. I received notice of a class action suit regarding xterra transmission and other issues. While looking into the suit I discovered problems with the xterra are widespread. I need your assistance to correct problems with the car ? Please advise options available to correct issues before they get worse. Thank you in advance for your advise on how to proceed.

Filed Dec 28, 2012 · Engine, Fuel system · 78,000 miles · CT

Engine light came on in 09. Vehicle failed emissions due to problem with evac system. Gasket at fuel tank was replaced. Within a year, engine light came back on. There was another problem with the evac system. After $ 862.00 dollars that were spent on vehicle for o ring and gasket repairs, vehicle passed emissions. Within 8 months, engine light was back on due to evac system. Mechanic states that there is major corrosion of the fuel tank and that he has seen the same thing on many nissan vehicles of this age due to the material used to construct the fuel tank and believes that it is a widespread problem that should have been recalled and that nissan started using a different material once the problem was known. The entire interior of the vehicle smells of gasoline and mechanic states that anyone in close proximity of vehicle could cause an explosion if a spark was created.

Filed Oct 25, 2011 · Fuel system · NJ

2004 nissan xterra. Consumer states fuel tank is rusted out and the smell of gas is apparent

Filed Sep 6, 2011 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 500,000 miles · IL

The car doesn't seem to be accelerating properly due to something wrong with the fuel system or gasoline delivery there is a vibrating sound and vibration coming from the gas pedal. And the gasoline smell is terrible. The gas pedal is very loose and I don't feel safe driving my car at this time.

Filed Apr 6, 2010 · Fuel system · 109,000 miles · NH

Check engine light is on and a there is an obvious smell of gasoline on the drivers side in the back of the vehicle. Dealer tells me that the fuel tank needs to be replaced and this is a common issue with them as they rust around the top of the tank. This is a separate issue from the fuel sending unit recall that has been done to these vehicles.

Filed Jul 9, 2008 · Engine · 89,000 miles · TX

Both of the vehicles exhaust manifolds have developed cracks and had to be replaces because of potential exhaust fumes entering the drivers cabin. This is a well known and common occurrence with 00-02 nissan xterras . Nissan changed the manifold design in 03 which acknowledged that they recognized the issue but have done nothing to recall or compensate consumers for the issue in prior models.

Filed Jul 7, 2008 · Engine · NY

The exhaust manifold on the passenger side of vehicle is cracked allowing exhaust fumes into the passenger area. This is a well known problem among nissan xterra owners.

Filed Nov 28, 2007 · Engine · MI

Both right and left exhaust manifolds cracked, causing exhaust fumes to enter the passenger compartment. The cracks were present for some time. These failures on this vehicle are very common and in my opinion very dangerous.