Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V074000 | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 340000 | 03/22/2010 | MFR | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 03/03/2010 | 03/03/2010 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Nissan is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 titan, armada, and infiniti qx56 vehicles. the instrument panel fuel gauge may inaccurately display that the vehicle still has some fuel, typically about one quarter tank, when the fuel tank is empty. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could cause the vehicle to run out of gas and stall on the highway, which could cause a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the fuel sender unit inside the fuel tank with a new improved sender card. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on march 22, 2010. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | |||||
| NTB-08-091B | 04/26/2010 | 10032991 | Nissan: fuel gauge does not read full, is slow to respond, or is inaccurate. *pe | 06/21/2010 | |
| 06007 | 02/02/2006 | 10019030 | Fuel gauge always reads full. *tt | 02/09/2006 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | |||
| 01/19/2011 | 125000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2005 nissan armada. the contact stated that the fuel gauge was reading inaccurately caused her vehicle to stall while she was driving approximately 70 mph. the driver took the next exit so that she could get some gas. the vehicle was inspected by a independent mechanic who informed the contact that she needed to replace the fuel sender unit. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 125,000. tb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 01/03/2012 | 110000 | ||
| My 2005 nissan armada has the problem described in nhtsa #10v-074. nissan claims my vehicle is not part of the recall even thought the recall is for 2005 - 2009 nissan armadas. it is very frustrating to have a safety problem, learn that the manufacturer is aware of it and has a recall, but to be told that it doesn't apply to your vehicle. clearly it does, because i have the exact problem described, issue can cause the fuel gauge to show that the vehicle still has some fuel, typically about one quarter tank, when fuel tank is empty. | |||
| 07/23/2011 | 103125 | ||
| Driving along and vehicle sputters and shuts down, coasting to a stop. unable to restart. gas gauge shows approximately 1/4 tank of gas remaining yet it will not start. upon getting some gas and putting it in tank, vehicle starts again and continues to run and is driven to gas station for additional gas. this has happened on approximately 10 occasions. called the nissan customer service line and was told that their recall on fuel sending units for nissan armadas did not include my vehicle. was instructed to seek further assistance and diagnosis from dealer or repair shop of my choice. declined to repair & service my vehicle regarding my complaint. further research on my part has found that this is an issue with many nissan armada vehicles that do not fall under the nissan recall umbrella, with nissan declining to address or repair those vehicles as well. nissan refuses to research into these complaints with a blanket denial that these vehicles do not fall into their 'determined' list of vehicle affected with this issue. i would merely like my complaint to be addressed and repaired accordingly. i purchased my vehicle brand new in july 2005. | |||
| 12/17/2010 | 106100 | ||
| Check engine light remained on due to catalytic converter failure. received warranty notice from nissan of problem with catalytic failure, however, my mileage prevented free replacement. my state require emission testing each year, therefore, without replacement i would be unable to register my truck. my truck was purchased new and is service on a regular basis. paid for replacement. | |||
| 08/19/2011 | 80064 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 nissan armada. the vehicle was included in the recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v074000 (fuel system, other:storage:fuel gauge system) and had repairs performed. the contact stated that the fuel gauge had not failed before the repairs were performed. after the repairs, the contact noticed the fuel gauge read empty while parked. after driving the vehicle the fuel gauge reading fluctuated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics. the technician stated the fuel gauge would have to be replaced. the repair would not be covered under the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 80,064. tlb | |||
| 08/19/2011 | 80064 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 nissan armada. the vehicle was included in the recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v074000 (fuel system, other:storage:fuel gauge system) and had repairs performed. the contact stated the fuel gauge had not failed before the repairs were performed. after the repairs, the contact noticed the fuel gauge read empty while parked. after driving the vehicle the fuel gauge reading fluctuated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics. the technician stated the fuel gauge would have to be replaced. the repair would not be covered under the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 80,064. ds | |||
| 02/14/2011 | 53000 | ||
| Was driving on major highway and vehicle stalled in inside lane and would not restart, fuel tank read 1/4 tank and was actually empty per service ticket from nissan dealer that it was towed to. they would only give me some of the money i spent because my vehicle was not on recall list, my wife could have been seriously injured and local dealer was of no help when other people that i know personally have had there vehicle repaired fro free according to nissan web site 2005 armadas are on recall list but they keep saying mines not included, all i want is to be treated farily | |||
| 01/05/2011 | 66000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2005 nissan armada. the contact stated that after refueling the fuel tank, the fuel gauge would display a reading that the fuel level was empty. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number 10v074000 ( fuel system, other:storage:fuel gauge system). the vin number was not included in the recall. the technician informed that the fuel pump would need to be replaced due to the faulty fuel gauge. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 66,000. js | |||
| 03/27/2010 | 110000 | ||
| 2005 nissan armada fuel gauge is not accurate and causing my armada to ran out of fuel in the mid of highway speed at 65mph. the fuel gauge saying i have 1/4 tank left as the car shutdown in the busy 65mph highway travelling, very close call on accident. took the suv to mossy nissan of houston, i was told there's no recall on my suv vin specific. i was told there's a recall 2005-2009 but on vin # specific only. | |||
| 10/10/2010 | 52000 | ||
| Tl. the contact owns a 2005 nissan armada. the contact stated while driving 60 mph the vehicle ran out of gas in the middle of the highway. the fuel tank was empty but the fuel gauge read a quarter of gas was in the tank. the contact towed the vehicle to a local gas station to re-fuel the vehicle. the contact notice a recall regarding the fuel system, other:storage:fuel gauge system (10v074000) so the contact took the vehicle to a dealer. the dealer was unable to repair the vehicle under the recall because the vin number was not included in the recall. the contact stated the manufacturer should extend the recall because this issue could have caused a crash. the failure mileage was 52,000. jo | |||
| 10/02/2010 | 92784 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2005 nissan armada. the contact stated while driving 65 mph the vehicle shut down without warning. the contact turned the key off and tried to restart the engine and the vehicle would not start. all of the electrical components were operating but the engine would not start. the contact towed the vehicle to a dealer and the dealer found a faulty sender unit. the dealer replaced the sender unit. after the repairs the check engine light came on so the contact took the vehicle to the dealer. the diagnostic test showed the catalytic convert malfunctioned and needs to be replaced. the dealer replaced the catalytic convert and a month later the catalytic converter malfunctioned again. the contact notice a recall for the fuel system, other:storage:fuel gauge system (10v074000) but due to the vin number the vehicle is not involved in the recall. the manufacturer is investigating rather or not the vehicle should be added to the recall. the failure mileage was 96,500. jo | |||
| 10/10/2010 | 52000 | ||
| Tl. the contact owns a 2005 nissan armada. the contact stated while driving 60 mph the vehicle ran out of gas in the middle of the highway. the fuel tank was empty but the fuel gauge read a quarter of gas was in the tank. the contact towed the vehicle to a local gas station to re-fuel the vehicle. the contact notice a recall regarding the fuel system, other:storage:fuel gauge system (10v074000) so the contact took the vehicle to a dealer. the dealer was unable to repair the vehicle under the recall because the vin number was not included in the recall. the contact stated the manufacturer should extend the recall because this issue could have caused a crash. the failure mileage was 52,000. jo | |||
| 10/02/2010 | 92784 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2005 nissan armada. the contact stated while driving 65 mph the vehicle shut down without warning. the contact turned the key off and tried to restart the engine and the vehicle would not start. all of the electrical components were operating but the engine would not start. the contact towed the vehicle to a dealer and the dealer found a faulty sender unit. the dealer replaced the sender unit. after the repairs the check engine light came on so the contact took the vehicle to the dealer. the diagnostic test showed the catalytic convert malfunctioned and needs to be replaced. the dealer replaced the catalytic convert and a month later the catalytic converter malfunctioned again. the contact notice a recall for the fuel system, other:storage:fuel gauge system (10v074000) but due to the vin number the vehicle is not involved in the recall. the manufacturer is investigating rather or not the vehicle should be added to the recall. the failure mileage was 96,500. jo | |||
| 10/10/2010 | 52000 | ||
| Tl. the contact owns a 2005 nissan armada. the contact stated while driving 60 mph the vehicle ran out of gas in the middle of the highway. the fuel tank was empty but the fuel gauge read a quarter of gas was in the tank. the contact towed the vehicle to a local gas station to re-fuel the vehicle. the contact notice a recall regarding the fuel system, other:storage:fuel gauge system (10v074000) so the contact took the vehicle to a dealer. the dealer was unable to repair the vehicle under the recall because the vin number was not included in the recall. the contact stated the manufacturer should extend the recall because this issue could have caused a crash. the failure mileage was 52,000. jo | |||
| 10/02/2010 | 92784 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2005 nissan armada. the contact stated while driving 65 mph the vehicle shut down without warning. the contact turned the key off and tried to restart the engine and the vehicle would not start. all of the electrical components were operating but the engine would not start. the contact towed the vehicle to a dealer and the dealer found a faulty sender unit. the dealer replaced the sender unit. after the repairs the check engine light came on so the contact took the vehicle to the dealer. the diagnostic test showed the catalytic convert malfunctioned and needs to be replaced. the dealer replaced the catalytic convert and a month later the catalytic converter malfunctioned again. the contact notice a recall for the fuel system, other:storage:fuel gauge system (10v074000) but due to the vin number the vehicle is not involved in the recall. the manufacturer is investigating rather or not the vehicle should be added to the recall. the failure mileage was 96,500. jo | |||
| 10/02/2010 | 92784 | ||
| Tl. the contact owns a 2005 nissan armada. the contact stated while driving 65 mph the vehicle shut down without warning. the contact turned the key off and tried to restart the engine and the vehicle would not start. all of the electrical components were operating but the engine would not start. the contact towed the vehicle to a dealer and the dealer found a faulty sender unit. the dealer replaced the sender unit. after the repairs the check engine light came on so the contact took the vehicle to the dealer. the diagnostic test showed the catalytic convert malfunctioned and needs to be replaced. the dealer replaced the catalytic convert and a month later the catalytic converter malfunctioned again. the contact notice a recall for the fuel system, other:storage:fuel gauge system (10v074000) but due to the vin number the vehicle is not involved in the recall. the manufacturer is investigating rather or not the vehicle should be added to the recall. the failure mileage was 96,500. jo | |||
| 10/29/2010 | 110357 | ||
| Tl- the contact 2005 nissan armada the contact stated the vehicle stalled while stopped waiting to park the vehicle and the gas gauge read a quarter tank. the manufacturer took a report 6974282 advised the vehicle was not included in recall 10v0074000 fuel system other storage fuel gauge, but to have the dealer diagnose the failure and they could assist with some the repair cost. the dealer diagnose located the failure at the fuel sender unit had an internal shortage. the vehicle wasn't repaired. the failure and the current mileage were 110,357. li | |||
| 01/06/2010 | 60000 | 1 | |
| I own a nissan armada (2005). while driving normally in highway conditions, the vehicle has stalled out and quit running on 3 occasions. after the first incident, i had it towed to a dealership but no work was done since they could not get the vehicle to repeat the problem. about a month later the same thing happened again. the vehicle had to be towed back the dealership again. this time i was told the problem was related to the integrated power distribution module (ipdm). after looking up this problem on the internet, i discovered that this has been a continuing problem with both older and newer armadas (as well as other nissans). i do not know if there have been crashes resulting from this problem but i do feel this is a safety issue that nissan needs to address. *tr | |||
| 09/02/2009 | 48355 | 1 | |
| I was driving to work when driving a frwy speed the truck sputtered and shut of when i was on the fast lane. i had to let the truck roll off the frwy. the gas tank indicated that i had 1/4 tank left. i added gas because the truck was trying to crank over. the truck then started up right away, i could have caused an accident if i didn't think quickly about getting off the frwy, could have been rear ended if i was inexperienced. i know fuel pump sending unit is bad in these trucks and there has to be a solution to get this problem fixed. *tr | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 03/05/2005 | 7 | 12/08/2004 | |
| Dt: the consumer stated that on march 5, 2005 the driver's and passenger's seat belts locked when applying the brakes, the seat belts tightened like they were choking the consumer. the middle row seat locked, but did not catch in order to keep the consumer from going forward. also when pressing on the brakes the vehicle shook so violently that one could not hang onto the wheel. the consumer had taken the vehicle to the dealer for the brakes, and the dealer said that the vehicle needed a new brake system. in addition, the check engine light had come on. the vehicle was taken to the dealers on october 5, 2005 because the fuel pump cracked. the vehicle needed a new exhaust manifold and the engine blew out. the vehicle needed a new engine. currently the vehicle had 12, 000 miles on it. *ak updated 11/29/2005 - *nm (12/05/05) the child safety seat was replaced twice. the rear second row seat snapped and pushed forward with the child in the car seat. *sc | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 06/10/2011 | 137390 | ||
| My 2005 nissan armada fuel gauge is reading incorrectly. when the fuel gauge gets down to 1/4 of a tank it stops registering. i found this out because twice i thought i had a 1/4 of a tank left but there was actually no gas in my tank and i ran out of gas in the middle of the highway. i took my car to the nissan of mckinney dealership and they said my vin number did not fall under the recall and couldn't fix it, even though it was having the same issue as the recall for the armada. i submitted a complaint to nissan and they rejected my request to have nissan pay for it because my vin wasn't part of the recall. if nissan knows this is an issue with the aramda why wouldn't all armada be covered? | |||
| 04/03/2010 | 104000 | ||
| Tl the contact owns a 2005 nissan armanda. the vehicle was recalled in and she had the repair work done on march on march 30, 2010. manufacturer: nissan north america, inc.nhtsa campaign id number: 10v07400 model: armada mfr's report date: feb 26, 2010 component: fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system: consequence: this could cause the vehicle to run out of gas and stall on the highway, which could cause a crash remedy: dealers will replace the fuel sender unit inside the fuel tank with a new improved sender card. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on march 22, 2010. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. on april 3, 2010 she was driving on the freeway and the engine died. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the mechanic said the internal electricial fault relay failed, and was therefore shutting off power to the engine. she had the dealership complete the repairs at her expense, she found it odd that after the recall work was done she had this problem, the delaership didn | |||