Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | |||
| 12/05/2012 | 93000 | ||
| When you put gas in the vehicle the gas gauge doesn't work, goes to empty with the warning light coming on and shortly after the service engine light will come one. it doesn't matter if you put in 1 gallon of gas or if you fill up the tank. the fuel sending unit fails, nissan dealer said they are aware of the issue but its not a recall. | |||
| 12/01/2007 | 1 | ||
| My fuel gauge registered empty so a went to put gas in and it was nearly full. they told me i needed a battery. i was under warranty at the time. now out of warranty and 3 batteries later, my gauge is broke again. i have sent emails and letters to nissan and get no reply. i will probably never buy another nissan as much as i do like this truck. *tr | |||
| 12/01/2007 | |||
| My fuel gauge registered empty so a went to put gas in and it was nearly full. they told me i needed a battery. i was under warranty at the time. now out of warranty and 3 batteries later, my gauge is broke again. i have sent emails and letters to nissan and get no reply. i will probably never buy another nissan as much as i do like this truck. | |||
| 11/14/2012 | 52000 | 1 | |
| Fuel gauge show empty when it has a full tank.. fuel gauge will slowly get up to full and then won't drop below a quarter of a tank. you have no clue how much gas is in the vehicle. looks like there are a ton of people complaining about the same thing online. faulty fuel sending unit looks like the cause. *tr | |||
| 11/14/2012 | 52000 | ||
| Fuel gauge show empty when it has a full tank.. fuel gauge will slowly slowly get up to full and then won't drop below a quarter of a tank. you have no clue how much gas is in the vehicle. looks like there are a ton of people complaining about the same thing online. faulty fuel sending unit looks like the cause. | |||
| 11/27/2012 | 77800 | 1 | |
| Fuel gauge shows 1/4 tank but ran out of gas driving on the freeway. there is a nissan recall (recall pc042 - fuel gauge inaccuracy) but dealer refuses to repair, stating my vin does not show to be included in the recall. make, model, and year are listed in the recall. nissan case # [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr | |||
| 11/27/2012 | 77800 | ||
| Fuel gage shows 1/4 tank but ran out of gas driving on the freeway. there is a nissan recall (recall pc042 - fuel guage inaccuracy) but dealer refuses to repair, stating my vin does not show to be included in the recall. make, model, and year are listed in the recall. nissan case # 10222807 | |||
| 08/10/2012 | 110000 | 1 | |
| Fuel gauge began to malfunction, showing and improper amount of fuel in the tank. check engine light stays on. fuel gauge registers incorrect level after fueling up the vehicle. i have ran out of gas on one occasion due to this. i was on the side of a busy interstate with my 6 yr old and had to cross the interstate to get assistance. this is a safety concern. nissan tells me that my vehicle is not included in the recall and if i want to repair the vehicle it will be at my own expense. this is a widespread problem with nissan fuel sending units on the frontier and should be fixed in a nationwide recall, not a vin specific recall. the product is faulty. nissan and nhtsa should both be ashamed for not putting out a nationwide recall. *tr | |||
| 08/10/2012 | 110000 | ||
| Fuel gauge began to malfunction, showing and improper amount of fuel in the tank. check engine light stays on. fuel gauge registers incorrect level after fueling up the vehicle. i have ran out of gas on one occassion due to this. i was on the side of a busy interstate with my 6 yr old and had to cross the interstate to get assistance. this is a safety concern. nissan tells me that my vehicle is not included in the recall and if i want to repair the vehicle it will be at my own expense. this is a widespread problem with nissan fuel sending units on the frontier and should be fixed in a nationwide recall, not a vin specific recall. the product is faulty. nissan and nhtsa should both be ashamed for not putting out a nationwide recall. | |||
| 11/14/2012 | 1 | ||
| 2006 nissan frontier le 4x4. fuel gauge is not reading accurately. this caused me to run out of gas on november 14th, 2012, when the gauge was well above the low gas threshold. it was a very scary experience for me as i was in traffic at the time when the engine stalled at around 40mph. i fear this could happen again and now i'm afraid to drive with my grandkids in my truck. i researched this problem and traced it to a common defect with the fuel level sending unit that is a safety recall which affects many nissan vehicles, including 2006 frontier models but somehow excluding my 2006 frontier: **************** nhtsa campaign id number: 10v075000 recall date: 2010-03-03 summary: nissan is recalling certain model year 2006 and model year 2008 frontier, xterra and pathfinder vehicles. the molded fuel tank shells can deform, 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 approximately one quarter tank when the fuel tank is empty. consequences: this could cause the vehicle to run out of gas and stall in traffic, increasing the risk of a crash. remedy: dealers will replace the fuel level sending unit inside the fuel tank with a new one that has a modified float arm. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or before march 22, 2010. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. component affected: fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank notes: nissan north america, inc. *tr ***************** | |||
| 11/14/2012 | |||
| 2006 nissan frontier le 4x4. fuel gauge is not reading accurately. this caused me to run out of gas on november 14th, 2012, when the gauge was well above the low gas threshold. it was a very scary experience for me as i was in traffic at the time when the engine stalled at around 40mph. i fear this could happen again and now i'm afraid to drive with my grandkids in my truck. i researched this problem and traced it to a common defect with the fuel level sending unit that is a safety recall which affects many nissan vehicles, including 2006 frontier models but somehow excluding my 2006 frontier: **************** nhtsa campaign id number: 10v075000 recall date: 2010-03-03 summary: nissan is recalling certain model year 2006 and model year 2008 frontier, xterra and pathfinder vehicles. the molded fuel tank shells can deform, 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 approximately one quarter tank when the fuel tank is empty. consequences: this could cause the vehicle to run out of gas and stall in traffic, increasing the risk of a crash. remedy: dealers will replace the fuel level sending unit inside the fuel tank with a new one that has a modified float arm. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or before march 22, 2010. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. component affected: fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank notes: nissan north america, inc. ***************** | |||
| 11/08/2011 | 130000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. the contact stated that after refueling to full capacity, the fuel level indicator provided an erroneous reading of empty. also, the low fuel warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the fuel sender float arm had made contact with an embossment that was molded in the tank shell, causing the instrument panel fuel gauge to fail. the contact was informed of a recall for the failure under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxiliary tank). the manufacturer was notified and advised the contact that his vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was unavailable. the failure and current mileage was 130,000. kmj | |||
| 11/08/2011 | 130000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. the contact stated after filling his fuel tank he returned to the vehicle and the gauge read empty. also the fuel light illuminated indicated the vehicle was out of fuel despite being full. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was informed that the fuel sender float arm made contact with an embossment molded into the tank shell causing the instrument panel fuel gauge to fail. the contact was informed of the recall for nhtsa campaign id number: 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxiliary tank). the manufacturer was notified and stated his vin was not part of the recall. the vehicle had not been repaired. the vin was unavailable. the failure and current mileage was 130,000. dt | |||
| 10/12/2012 | 105000 | 1 | |
| This vehicle is showing symptoms consistent with nhtsa safety recall campaign 10v-075 (2006 and 2008 frontier fuel gauge inaccuracy) but according to nissan this vin is not eligible for the campaign. symptoms include: slow/erratic response of fuel gauge, inaccurate reading, ses light is now illuminated. this came on suddenly about two weeks ago. contacted nissan and they said vehicle is not eligible; their case # [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr | |||
| 10/12/2012 | 105000 | ||
| This vehicle is showing symptoms consistent with nhtsa safety recall campaign 10v-075 (2006 and 2008 frontier fuel gauge inaccuracy) but according to nissan this vin is not eligible for the campaign. symptoms include: slow/erratic response of fuel gauge, inaccurate reading, ses light is now illuminated. this came on suddenly about two weeks ago. contacted nissan and they said vehicle is not eligible; their case # is 9728156 | |||
| 10/02/2012 | 48000 | 1 | |
| After filling gas tank it drops to empty and service engine light comes on. after driving some distance (not many miles) it goes back up and then seems to work until next fill up. it is a constant problem and i never know how much gas i have other than tracking mileage. recall many others with same problem. *tr | |||
| 10/02/2012 | 48000 | ||
| After filling gas tank it drops to empty and service engine light comes on. after driving some distance (not many miles) it goes back up and then seems to work until next fill up. it is a constant problem and i never know how much gas i have other than tracking mileage. recall many others with same problem. | |||
| 08/24/2012 | 93000 | 1 | |
| 2006 nissan frontier. filled the gas tank and the gauge stayed on 1/4. when i drove the vehicle again, the gas tank gauge went up to 3/4, but i'm not certain if the 3/4 is accurate. this now happens on every gas fill up. found a recall notice online (listed below). i called my local nissan dealer and they indicated my vin number is not part of the recall. i call nissan, and they stated the same thing and informed me nhtsa decides what vin number is part of the recall and it's out of nissan's hands. and, volunteered they did not have contact information for nhtsa. nice customer service. nhtsa, if i'm having similar issues to the recall, how do i get my vin number added recall id # 80825 - fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank hide details recall date: mar 03, 2010 model affected: 2006 nissan frontier summary: nissan is recalling certain model year 2006 and model year 2008 frontier, xterra and pathfinder vehicles. the molded fuel tank shells can deform, 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 approximately one quarter tank when the fuel tank is empty. consequences: this could cause the vehicle to run out of gas and stall in traffic, increasing the risk of a crash. remedy: dealers will replace the fuel level sending unit inside the fuel tank with a new one that has a modified float arm. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or before march 22, 2010. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. potential units affected: 80689 notes: nissan north america, inc. *tr | |||
| 08/24/2012 | 93000 | ||
| 2006 nissan frontier. filled the gas tank and the gauge stayed on 1/4. when i drove the vehicle again, the gas tank gauge went up to 3/4, but i'm not certain if the 3/4 is accurate. this now happens on every gas fill up. found a recall notice online (listed below). i called my local nissan dealer and they indicated my vin number is not part of the recall. i call nissan, and they stated the same thing and informed me nhtsa decides what vin number is part of the recall and it's out of nissan's hands. and, volunteered they did not have contact information for nhtsan. nice customer service. nhtsa, if i'm having similar issues to the recall, how do i get my vin number added recall id # 80825 - fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank hide details recall date: mar 03, 2010 model affected: 2006 nissan frontier summary: nissan is recalling certain model year 2006 and model year 2008 frontier, xterra and pathfinder vehicles. the molded fuel tank shells can deform, 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 approximately one quarter tank when the fuel tank is empty. consequences: this could cause the vehicle to run out of gas and stall in traffic, increasing the risk of a crash. remedy: dealers will replace the fuel level sending unit inside the fuel tank with a new one that has a modified float arm. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or before march 22, 2010. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. potential units affected: 80689 notes: nissan north america, inc. | |||
| 08/02/2012 | 110000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. the contact stated that the fuel gauge failed to display accurate fuel levels. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who confirmed that the fuel sending unit needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact that the vin failed to qualify for repairs under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 110,000 and the current mileage was 112,000. kmj | |||
| 08/02/2012 | 110000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. the contact stated the fuel gauge failed to display accurate fuel indications. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic. the mechanic confirmed the fuel sending unit needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was contacted and they confirmed the vin failed to qualify for repairs under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 110,000 and the current mileage was 112,000. rds | |||
| 08/15/2009 | 80000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. the vehicle was included in the recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank) and was repaired. after the repair the fuel sending unit failed immediately. while fueling the vehicle the contact noticed that the fuel level gauge indicated empty. there was a manufacturer's recall for the fuel sensor and the vehicle taken to the dealer and repaired. the failure continued after the repair. the vehicle was not further serviced. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 80,000. kmj | |||
| 08/15/2009 | 80000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. the vehicle was included in the recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank) and was repaired. after the repair the fuel sending unit failed immediately. while fueling the vehicle the contact noticed the fuel gauge reading indicated empty. there was a manufacturer recall for the fuel sensor. the vehicle taken to the dealer and repaired. the failure continued after the repair. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 80,000. da | |||
| 07/18/2012 | 89000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. the contact was traveling 50 mph when the check engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the dealer confirmed the fuel sending unit needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was contacted and they confirmed the vin failed to qualify for repairs under nhtsa campaign id number 10v075000 ( fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxiliary tank). the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 89,000 and the current mileage was 89,500. | |||
| 07/18/2012 | 89000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. the contact was traveling 50 mph when the check engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the dealer confirmed the fuel sending unit needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was contacted and they confirmed the vin failed to qualify for repairs under nhtsa campaign id number 10v075000 ( fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxiliary tank). the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 89,000 and the current mileage was 89,500. kmj | |||
| 07/18/2012 | 89000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. the contact was traveling 50 mph when the check engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the dealer confirmed the fuel sending unit needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was contacted and they confirmed the vin failed to qualify for a recall under nhtsa campaign id number 10v075000 ( fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxiliary tank). the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 89,000 and the current mileage was 89,500. rds | |||
| 07/07/2010 | 25000 | 1 | |
| Been smelling gas for over a year. then driving home on 07/05/2012 fuel pump started spewing gas took 18 gallons gas to drive 10 miles before i new what was going on . fuel pump assembley has multiple stress fractures all over the top and fittings that have been there for a long time probable from new. nissan will not fix. says my vin is not in the recall . i have the fuel pump with photos of the stress fractures thanks. *tr | |||
| 07/07/2010 | 25000 | ||
| Been smelling gas for over a year. then driving home on 07/05/2012 fuel pump started spewing gas took 18 gallons gas to drive 10 miles before i new what was going on . fuel pump assembley has multiple stress fractures all over the top and fittings that have been there for a long time probable from new. nissan will not fix. says my vin is not in the recall . i have the fuel pump with photos of the stress fractures thanks. | |||
| 04/20/2012 | 179000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. while driving approximately 50 mph, the contact noticed that the fuel gauge displayed an inaccurate reading of empty with an illumination of the engine warning indicator. the failure occurred after the vehicle had been refueled. the warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank). the vin was not included in the recall defect. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 179,000. | |||
| 04/20/2012 | 179000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. while driving approximately 50 mph, the contact noticed that the fuel gauge displayed an inaccurate reading of empty with an illumination of the engine warning indicator. the failure occurred after the vehicle had been refueled. the warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank). the vin was not included in the recall defect. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 179,000. kmj | |||
| 04/20/2012 | 179000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. while driving approximately 50 mph, the contact noticed the fuel gauge displayed an inaccurate reading of empty with an illumination of the engine warning indicator. the failure occurred after the vehicle had been refueled. the warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank). the vin was not included in the recall defect. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 179,000. js | |||
| 06/10/2012 | |||
| The service engine soon light came on and the fuel gauge was slow to rise after filling up. this time when i filled up the gauge was at 1/4 and would not move. after sitting in traffic for a little bit the gauge indicated that a was low on fuel and the low fuel light came on. | |||