Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
07/12/201194000
 Fuel tank assembly - the top of the fuel tank where the fuel pump/sending unit bolts into the tank rusted/corroded causing a vapor leak and the check engine light to come on. this required cleaning/removing rust/corrosion resealing assembly to return vehicle to usable condition.
06/20/2011120000
 My vehicle fuel pump failed and nearly caused me to crash. i have located nhtsa # 04v230000 that notes a recall. the dealer says that my vin number was not part of the faulty pumps that were placed in the vehicles. i want to add that these other fuel pumps are also no good. i am in the coast guard and my vehicle has been near the salty ocean air since i've owned it (the same reason for the corrosion on the other pumps). there should also be a recall for these pumps.
04/10/2009100000
 Check engine light is on checked out by local nissan dealership . i was told that a small evo leak on gasket of fuel sending unit. had checked by own mechanic he confirmed what nissan had said. i noticed more complaints of this problem by other owners of the 2003 frontier i think this issued should be investigated for recall. the dealership wanted over $600 to fix if the gas tank is still usable
09/12/2009807081
 I purchased nissan 2003 frontier new in 2003. i recently had to replace 2 parts -fuel sender and gas tank that were defective from the factory. they both should have been included in a recall -after researching found these 2 parts are a common problem and a cause for replacement due to defect and lack of proper coatings and sealants from the factory. i have sought resolution from nissan usa and was denied without reviewu=ing any supporting info i had - they refused any pictures, documentation or testimony from dealer or mechanic, stating the parts were out of warranty this is not a warranty issue it is a defective parts issue. i consulted the atty general office and after they contacted nissan got the same result as i did. the gas tank was leaking vapors into the engine which could have eventually posed a safety issue - i am seeking reimbursement for the cost and diagnostic of this problem and parts and nissan should stand by their product. i purchased this vehicle in good faith unaware i had purchased it from the factory with defective and unsafe parts in it. *tr
03/31/2009490001
 2003 nissan frontier gas tank rotted out around fuel sending unit. smelled gas and fumes and removed the tank and found water gets between the fuel sending unit and tank causing rot holes to form in the tank. fuel was leaking from holes when tank was full. *tr
12/08/2008890001
 I have just been informed that the gas tank on my 2003 nissan frontier needs to be replaced as it leaks at the top of the tank. the dealer acknowledged that this is a problem and that the supplier of these tanks no longer makes them as they are all coming back as defective. *tr
04/01/200798000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2003 nissan frontier xe. the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that he needed a new fuel tank, fuel sending unit, and fuel filter. through research, the contact discovered nhtsa campaign id number 04v230000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump) for the regular 2003 nissan frontier. the dealer stated that his vin was not included in the recall, although the failures were identical. the contact believes that if he is experiencing the same failure, his vehicle should also be repaired under the recall. the failure mileage was 98,000 and current mileage was 105,000.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
10/20/2003106/30/2003
 I received a recall letter concerning an installation of a fuel tank protector. i spoke with the consumer affairs office about a reimbursement of the cost to replace the tank (as noted in the recall letter). i faxed all requested information to nissan, but have not received a reimbursement. *nm
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
10/01/2010130000
 Several months ago the check engine light in my 2003 nissan frontier xe came on. i took the vehicle to a local repair shop and was informed that the fuel tank was rusting at the top. this caused air to enter the system making the check engine light go on. i had to have the tank replaced to pass state inspection.