Recalls

CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - AUXILLARY TANK
10V075000NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.from 01/23/2006 to 03/16/2006V (Vehicle)8068903/22/2010MFRNISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.03/03/201003/03/2010
Defect SummaryNissan 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.
Consequence SummaryThis could cause the vehicle to run out of gas and stall in traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesOwners 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

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP
0603003/30/200610019625Squeak from fuel pump. *tt04/05/2006
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
NTB-07-069C03/26/201010032627Nissan: fuel gauge issues and/or dtc p0461/2/3. the fuel gauge is erratic, inaccurate, or inoperative. the mil is on with dtc p0461, p0462, or p0463 stored in self diagnosis. replace the fuel level sending unit with the one from the par04/21/2010

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
10/12/2012800001
 I own a 2006 nissan pathfinder, first my fuel sensor failed, and now at approx 92,000 miles my vehicle has this horrible vibration at 45mph and 60 mph. after thinking it was my tires off balance and having them serviced and an alignment done, i decided to do some research online and called my nissan service dept. to my surprise this is a very common problem with this vehicle and it is a problem with the transmission and radiator fluids mixing, causing the tranny to fail. if this is not a major safety concern i am not sure what is. please review, it will cost the consumer approx $8,000 to fix and not to mention the inconvenience. if this were an isolated incident i would not complain, but there are a massive amount of complaints. i even contacted nissan corp. and after 3 weeks i am still waiting on a return call. i do highway driving and have 3 children in my vehicle daily. this is a major concern. *tr
07/23/200842000
 I am writing about my recent experience with nissan regarding a recall on my 2006 nissan pathfinder, which i purchased in may of 2008 as a pre-owned vehicle. the recall with the nhtsa campaign id number of 10v075000 involves a flaw with the fuel sending unit. i never received a notice from nissan regarding this recall, which nissan states is an extended warranty. i noticed that there was a problem with the fuel gauge sometime ago.three weeks ago i was doing research online to try and find a solution to the problem.that is when i discovered the recall. i immediately contacted orr nissan in bossier city 318-752-3000, since that is the dealer that i purcashed the pathfinder from. i spoke to mike in the service department who told me that i would have to pay to have the problem fixed, because the mileage was over 72,000 miles and that it would cost me around $600 had i known about the recall, it would have been within the mileage specified when i contacted them. i took the next step and called nissan usa at 1-800-647-7261 and spoke to rita at ext#457220. rita told me that the reason i was never notified was due to an error on nissan's part, since they never entered my information into their computer system designating me as the new owner of the vehicle. so, the notice was sent out to the prior owners whom live in another state. at that point she opened a case for me with the case #7881103.i was contacted by tim from 1-800-343-6913 ext#458114, who told me that they were not going to honor the recall and make the repair, because i did not have my pathfinder serviced at nissan. he then said that i would have to pay for it myself. well, i have taken it in on numerous occasions for an oil change and regular maintenance, they did not spot it on either occasion.but, even if i had never taken it to them for maintenance, i should not be punished for servicing my own vehicle.
12/20/201192000
 Fuel sending unit ..... tank reads 1/4 to 1/3 to empty on panel and runs out of gas ....while driving gauge flucuates to full half and none after filing up and continues to do so no matter how much fuel ...... digital reading says 0 to 30 to 120 to 300 miles after filling up ... check engine light is on giving a error code for fuel sender.... there was a recall on the 2006 nissan pathfinder for this issue but nissan states that my vehicle does not fall in the recall ...... vehicle was manu 05/06... and has the same issue as the recall for 80,000 other nissan vehicles made the same year...nissan wants me to pay 98.00 for a diagnostic when ive had one done by a auto shop and the code matches the fuel sending unit.... nissan states they are unsure if they will cover the fuel sender or assist in repairdue to the fact my 06 pathfinder wasnt included in the recall
03/06/2010
 My check engine light was repaired by ted russel nissan on 9/24/2010. they installed 25060-zz00a : gauge assy tank installed 17342-ea packing fuel gauge total cost with labor 466.08 on 1/6/2012 i went to ricks service center because my check engine light was on again for a month repairs were pcm diagnostic test & data vapor canister valve replaced r&r canister vent control valve replaced total cost 215.17
12/11/200626000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that the fuel level gauge was inoperable. the dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure, but denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 26,000 and the current mileage was 115,000. kmj
12/11/200626000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that the fuel gage was inoperative, making it difficult to determine how much fuel was in the tank. the dealer and manufacturer were notified, but denied any assistance with repair to the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 26,000 and the current mileage was 115,000. nw
07/12/201179000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. while driving approximately 25 mph, the contact noticed that the engine warning indicator illuminated and the fuel gauge became inoperable. the failure recurred intermittently. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank) but the contact's vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 79,000.
07/12/201179000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. while driving approximately 25 mph, the contact noticed that the engine warning indicator illuminated and the fuel gauge became inoperable. the failure recurred intermittently. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank) but the contact's vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 79,000. kmj
07/12/201179000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. while driving approximately 25 mph, the contact noticed the engine warning indicator illuminated and the fuel gauge became inoperable. the failure occurred intermittently. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank). the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 79,000. js
10/10/2011
 Within a year of having the fuel level sending unit replaced as part of a recall, the same symptom appeareared as described in the recall and as was happening before the initial recall work was done. the root cause of the problem was a deformation of the fuel tank that would cause the sending unit to hang up. when i returned to the nissan dealership to repair the problem again, they then told me that the problem was a bulging fuel tank and wanted to replace the fuel tank. i contacted nissan consumer affairs, they reviewed my claim and decided thay would not cover the repairs. in my mind the root cause was never truly addressed and now i am paying to repair what should have been initially repaired in the first place.
09/01/201075000
 The gas gauge on my 2006 nissan pathfinder read 1/4 of tank of gas remaining and suddenly engine stopped running and i had to pull over to the shoulder. after my husband exhausted all efforts trying to detect the problem, he put gas in it to see if that was it (because gauge was reading 1/4 of tank remaining.) after putting gas in, car started and we drove it home. went to gas station to fill up with gas and service engine soon light came on and gas gauge no longer works properly. i usually get 330 miles to tank of gas and now the gas light comes on and stays on after going 200 miles on a tank. nissan dealership wants $500 to repair and as it turns out, thousands of people are having the same problem. it is very dangerous to drive down the highway and not know if your vehicle is going to shut off because you don't have gas in it (when you do have gas in it...just not enough for some sensor in your gas tank to recognize.) i have held off on paying for this repair because i want nissan to recall this fuel issue and repair it. i have been a loyal nissan customer (2 maximas before this pathfinder) but this is starting to change my mind.
07/16/201170000
 Transmission stutter during acceleration due to radiator fluid leaking into transmission. fuel gauge gives false readings at all times to the actual amount of fuel in tank due to faulty sending unit.
06/01/201036500
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated the fuel gauge failed. in addition, the driver side mirror failed while the contact attempted to adjust the mirror. the vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times for the failures. the dealer replaced the fuel gauge sensor. the contact stated that most recently, the transmission would exhibit failures and was slow to respond to acceleration attempts when in reverse. the manufacturer was contacted and they advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer. the driver side mirror and the transmission were not repaired. the failure mileage was 36,500 and the current mileage was 92,000. kmj
06/01/201036000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated the vehicle gas gauge failed at 36,500 miles causing the contact not to know how much fuel was in the fuel tank, and the driver side mirror failed while the contact attempted to adjust the mirror. the vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times to the for the failures. the dealer replaced the gas gauge sensor. the transmission recently failed the transmission is slow to respond when placed in reverse. the manufacturer was contacted and they advised to take the vehicle to the dealer. the driver side mirror and the transmission has not been repaired. the failure mileage was 36,000 and the current mileage was 92,000. li
08/12/2010
 Fuel system sensor/gas gauge not working properly all the time (tank can be full or empty) you would not know had to purchase the sensor from nissan and nissan had to repair for $700.00
04/07/201182500
 Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that after taking the vehicle in for a regular service. upon leaving the check engine light illuminated and then her fuel gauge started to malfunction and read empty when she knew that there was a full tank of gas in the vehicle. she took the vehicle back to the dealer when the light illuminated and they advised her that the fuel sender unit had failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired for the fuel sender lever. the manufacturer advised her that her vehicle was not included in any recalls and they offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 82,500.
04/07/201182500
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that after taking the vehicle in for a regular service. upon leaving the check engine light had illuminated and then her gas gauge started to malfunction and read empty when she knew that there was a full tank of gas in the vehicle. she then took the vehicle back to the dealer after seeing the light and they advised her that the fuel sender unit had failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired for the fuel sender lever. the manufacturer was then contacted and they advised her that her vehicle was not included in any recalls and they offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 82,500. tb
01/15/201045000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated the fuel gauge on the is not working properly. the contact stated the fuel gauge will read empty or half full even after the vehicle has been filled with gasoline. the contact took the vehicle to a dealer and was told the fuel system sending unit failed. the dealer also informed the caller it was under recall, but their vehicle was not included. the contact confirmed the vehicle was not included, by asking the manufacturer about nhtsa campaign id number: 10v075000 (fuel system: gasoline: storage: auxiliary tank). the failure mileage was 45,000 and the current mileage was 70,000.rl
07/05/201070000
 2006 nissan pathfinder with fuel sending unit failure. when tank is filled up, gauge will indicate empty until the vehicle is turned off and on for appx 8 times. if you are driving cross country, you will run out of gas as i did if you don't calculate mpg. nissan has not recalled this part even though it is occuring often (noticed through online forums) and even though know it is faulty.
01/16/201173000
 2006 nissan pathfinder v-6 le the fuel gauge sending unit (25060-r51003) has failed. constantly says tank is empty. received warranty notification from manufacturer stating there is an issue with the part, but will not replace it
05/01/201072000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. while driving approximately 40 mph she attempted to accelerate further and noticed the vehicle did not have as much power as it used to. the contact could also hear a whining noise coming from the engine. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed the timing chain needed to be replaced. the timing chain was replaced. the contact also stated the fuel gauge stopped operating. the manufacturer was notified and the contact was informed the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 10v075000, fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where it was repaired. a few months later while driving approximately 45 mph the vehicle stalled. the vehicle would not restart so it was towed to an authorized dealer where it was repaired. the manufacturer was notified and the contact was informed the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 10v517000, engine and engine cooling. the failure mileage was 72,000 and the current mileage was 84,000. sm.
12/07/201088243
 I received a warranty notification for my '06 nissan pathfinder stating that model year 2005-2008 pathfinder vehicles, an issue with the fuel sending unit may cause the fuel gauge to inaccurately display the amount of fuel in the fuel tank. i had been experiencing this problem for a while just hadn't had the funds to fix it. nissan is extending your vehicle's new vehicle limited warranty as it applies to the fuel gauge sending unit from 36 months / 36,000 miles to 72 months 72,000 miles. after placing the call on friday dec.3, 2010 to romeo #41550 informed me to go get a vehicle diagnostic performed on my car. went to nissan south paid $107.48 they determined that it was indeed the fuel gauge sender unit tech found code p0463. the advisor muhammad stated that my reference number was forwarded to a regional specialist christy ferreda ext. 1658 for further review. i left several messages to find out the status and on 12/8/10 4:10 pm melissa ext. 1658 from nissan called me back and stated that it was still being reviewed and she would get back in touch with me friday or monday and that she had other customer's and that's why she can't answer her phone. she also stated that it wasn't really a recall it was just an extension of the warranty. while i was having the car checked they also replaced a ecm relay on recall that i didn't even know about. very unhappy with my nissan pathfinder and all of the many recalls and the servicethat i am receiving is terrible. as i stated to mellisa i am expecting for them to replace that part and reimburse me for the $107.48 because they know about there defective part and it is the right thing to do .
05/01/201072000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. while driving approximately 40 mph she attempted to accelerate further and noticed the vehicle did not have as much power as it used to. the contact could also hear a whining noise coming from the engine. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed the timing chain needed to be replaced. the timing chain was replaced. the contact also stated the fuel gauge stopped operating. the manufacturer was notified and the contact was informed the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 10v075000, fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where it was repaired. a few months later while driving approximately 45 mph the vehicle stalled. the vehicle would not restart so it was towed to an authorized dealer where it was repaired. the manufacturer was notified and the contact was informed the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 10v517000, engine and engine cooling. the failure mileage was 72,000 and the current mileage was 84,000. sm.
12/07/201088243
 I received a warranty notification for my '06 nissan pathfinder stating that model year 2005-2008 pathfinder vehicles, an issue with the fuel sending unit may cause the fuel gauge to inaccurately display the amount of fuel in the fuel tank. i had been experiencing this problem for a while just hadn't had the funds to fix it. nissan is extending your vehicle's new vehicle limited warranty as it applies to the fuel gauge sending unit from 36 months / 36,000 miles to 72 months 72,000 miles. after placing the call on friday dec.3, 2010 to romeo #41550 informed me to go get a vehicle diagnostic performed on my car. went to nissan south paid $107.48 they determined that it was indeed the fuel gauge sender unit tech found code p0463. the advisor muhammad stated that my reference number was forwarded to a regional specialist christy ferreda ext. 1658 for further review. i left several messages to find out the status and on 12/8/10 4:10 pm melissa ext. 1658 from nissan called me back and stated that it was still being reviewed and she would get back in touch with me friday or monday and that she had other customer's and that's why she can't answer her phone. she also stated that it wasn't really a recall it was just an extension of the warranty. while i was having the car checked they also replaced a ecm relay on recall that i didn't even know about. very unhappy with my nissan pathfinder and all of the many recalls and the servicethat i am receiving is terrible. as i stated to mellisa i am expecting for them to replace that part and reimburse me for the $107.48 because they know about there defective part and it is the right thing to do .
05/01/201072000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. while driving approximately 40 mph she attempted to accelerate further and noticed the vehicle did not have as much power as it used to. the contact could also hear a whining noise coming from the engine. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed the timing chain needed to be replaced. the timing chain was replaced. the contact also stated the fuel gauge stopped operating. the manufacturer was notified and the contact was informed the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 10v075000, fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where it was repaired. a few months later while driving approximately 45 mph the vehicle stalled. the vehicle would not restart so it was towed to an authorized dealer where it was repaired. the manufacturer was notified and the contact was informed the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 10v517000, engine and engine cooling. the failure mileage was 72,000 and the current mileage was 84,000. sm.
12/07/201088243
 I received a warranty notification for my '06 nissan pathfinder stating that model year 2005-2008 pathfinder vehicles, an issue with the fuel sending unit may cause the fuel gauge to inaccurately display the amount of fuel in the fuel tank. i had been experiencing this problem for a while just hadn't had the funds to fix it. nissan is extending your vehicle's new vehicle limited warranty as it applies to the fuel gauge sending unit from 36 months / 36,000 miles to 72 months 72,000 miles. after placing the call on friday dec.3, 2010 to romeo #41550 informed me to go get a vehicle diagnostic performed on my car. went to nissan south paid $107.48 they determined that it was indeed the fuel gauge sender unit tech found code p0463. the advisor muhammad stated that my reference number was forwarded to a regional specialist christy ferreda ext. 1658 for further review. i left several messages to find out the status and on 12/8/10 4:10 pm melissa ext. 1658 from nissan called me back and stated that it was still being reviewed and she would get back in touch with me friday or monday and that she had other customer's and that's why she can't answer her phone. she also stated that it wasn't really a recall it was just an extension of the warranty. while i was having the car checked they also replaced a ecm relay on recall that i didn't even know about. very unhappy with my nissan pathfinder and all of the many recalls and the servicethat i am receiving is terrible. as i stated to mellisa i am expecting for them to replace that part and reimburse me for the $107.48 because they know about there defective part and it is the right thing to do .
09/25/201085000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. while driving 55 mph, the vehicle stalled. the dealer was notified and stated that the electronic fuel feinder unit needed to be replaced. the manufacturer had been contacted, but advised contact that her vehicle was not included in previous recall. the vehicle had not been repaired. the current mileage was approximately 90,000. the failure mileage was approximately 85,000. bw
05/22/201090000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that the fuel sending unit is malfunctioning, after filling his tank the gauge will not read correctly. the vehilce was inspected by a independent mechanic who informed the contact that he needed a new fuel pump. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 90,000. the vin was unavailable. tb
10/06/200970000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. the contact had to replace the fuel sending unit on the vehicle a year ago because the fuel gauge was not reading correctly and the vehicle would continuously run out of gas. the contact tried to have the inspected to make sure the fuel sending unit was installed correctly, but the manufacturer stated the vehicle was not included in recall 10v07500, which was for the fuel sending unit, so the repair would not be checked to verify for reimbursement. the failure mileage was 70000 and the current mileage was 85000.rl
08/07/201091000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated when dispensing fuel into the fuel tank to the full capacity level, the fuel gauge displayed a reading of empty. the failure occurred intermittent. the vehicle completely stalled on several different occasions due to the lack of fuel in the fuel tank and inaccurate readings. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. the failure was related to the fuel sender unit. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank). the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 91,000. js
04/14/201080000
 National headquarters consumers affairs department: 10/10/10 in the past few months beginning may 2010i have been attempting to communicate with christie ferrell nissan rep.for the northern region. i was recently informed by ms ferrell in sept 2010 that nissan refused my request for assistance in replacing the catalytic converter in my 2006 nissan pathfinder that currently as of sept 24, 2010 has 86,000 miles. you see back in april 14, 2010 i was informed by nalley nissan of decatur ga. that i needed to have the catalytic converter replaced on my 2006 pathfinder, and that they could do the job for $1,200 -$1,500 at the time my vehicle had approximately 80,000 miles or less yet when i had work done at nalley nissan on april 14, 2010 the mileage was documented as by nalley nissan as being 125,000 in an attempt as not to repair my vehicle under the manufactures warranty free of cost. on may 24, 2010 i had a second opinion done as well as some repair work done and at this time 1 month later my car read 81,254 miles reading on the odometer knowing all of this had transpired ms ferrell informed me that nissan would not replace or assist in getting this matter taken care of. is it common that the converter should have to be replaced in a car so new ( 2006 ). as well as the records being falsified so my vehicle would not qualify for replacement of the converter. it is virtually impossible to have had 125,000 miles on 4/15/10, and 81,254 miles on 5/24/10 not to mention that as of sept 24, 2010 my reading is 86,000 miles. also i have been informed that a code for the gas sensor is being displayed, the fuel reading says empty yet i have just put $45.00 worth of gas in the tank also these parts would not be kept in stock if not for frequent replacement of said parts. i have copies of both receipts showing this to be a fact . vehicle id # awaiting your response
07/07/201060000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. the fuel system gasoline tank is pressed again the fuel sensor and causes the system to think gas is in the tank. the fuel gauge bounces around and you are unable to know what the fuel level is at. the dealer confirmed that this was the problem. this is the same as recall compaign number 10v075000, which deals with the fuels systems storage tank. the vin was not available at the time of the complaint.the failure mileage was 60000 and the current 64000.rl
09/18/201079000
 I purchased a pre-owned 2006 pathfinder le from honda, during the test drive the car was ok, but as soon as we sign sales contract got the keys and they gave us a $20 gas re-imburstent, vehicle's fuel gauge went wacky and said that we were on empty and light came on. took it back to the dealership and they sent me to their 3rd party mechanic who are wonderful and changed out the fuel sender. car ran find afterwards, not even 2 months later and only put about 1200 miles on the vehicle, problem re-occured. called honda and the sales man that sold us the car said to bring it back to their 3rd party but did not gaurantee that they will help pay for the issue. did some research and found that their has been a recall on the same make and model of car that i purchased, but when i called nissan to ask if vehicle is under warranty they said no it is not and they cannot do anything or will assist me in anyway, but would like me to take it to nissan dealer to get it diagnosed at my cost, and to call them back to give them feed back. i said no thanks, and now i have been trying to contact the pre-owned sales manager by phone but he will not return my calls, i will go tomorrow to their office to see again if they will help me with the cost and find a permanant fix since this is my family vehicle which i told the sales man.
07/30/201045000
 The fuel level sending unit of my 2006 nissan pathfinder failed at approximately 45k miles in july 2010. this is apparently a significant issue for some nissan vehicles as the internet has hundreds of similar complaints. in addition, nissan released bulletin ntb07-069a regarding faulty fuel level sensors. i am currently working with nissan to have them resolve their faulty unit in my vehicle, however initially they indicate this is not a covered repair despite the hundreds of active complaints i can find all over the internet. my concern is that the vehicle may run out of fuel while on the road, a major issue for my family
09/18/201079000
 I purchased a pre-owned 2006 pathfinder le from honda, during the test drive the car was ok, but as soon as we sign sales contract got the keys and they gave us a $20 gas re-imburstent, vehicle's fuel gauge went wacky and said that we were on empty and light came on. took it back to the dealership and they sent me to their 3rd party mechanic who are wonderful and changed out the fuel sender. car ran find afterwards, not even 2 months later and only put about 1200 miles on the vehicle, problem re-occured. called honda and the sales man that sold us the car said to bring it back to their 3rd party but did not gaurantee that they will help pay for the issue. did some research and found that their has been a recall on the same make and model of car that i purchased, but when i called nissan to ask if vehicle is under warranty they said no it is not and they cannot do anything or will assist me in anyway, but would like me to take it to nissan dealer to get it diagnosed at my cost, and to call them back to give them feed back. i said no thanks, and now i have been trying to contact the pre-owned sales manager by phone but he will not return my calls, i will go tomorrow to their office to see again if they will help me with the cost and find a permanant fix since this is my family vehicle which i told the sales man.
07/30/201045000
 The fuel level sending unit of my 2006 nissan pathfinder failed at approximately 45k miles in july 2010. this is apparently a significant issue for some nissan vehicles as the internet has hundreds of similar complaints. in addition, nissan released bulletin ntb07-069a regarding faulty fuel level sensors. i am currently working with nissan to have them resolve their faulty unit in my vehicle, however initially they indicate this is not a covered repair despite the hundreds of active complaints i can find all over the internet. my concern is that the vehicle may run out of fuel while on the road, a major issue for my family
09/18/201079000
 I purchased a pre-owned 2006 pathfinder le from honda, during the test drive the car was ok, but as soon as we sign sales contract got the keys and they gave us a $20 gas re-imburstent, vehicle's fuel gauge went wacky and said that we were on empty and light came on. took it back to the dealership and they sent me to their 3rd party mechanic who are wonderful and changed out the fuel sender. car ran find afterwards, not even 2 months later and only put about 1200 miles on the vehicle, problem re-occured. called honda and the sales man that sold us the car said to bring it back to their 3rd party but did not gaurantee that they will help pay for the issue. did some research and found that their has been a recall on the same make and model of car that i purchased, but when i called nissan to ask if vehicle is under warranty they said no it is not and they cannot do anything or will assist me in anyway, but would like me to take it to nissan dealer to get it diagnosed at my cost, and to call them back to give them feed back. i said no thanks, and now i have been trying to contact the pre-owned sales manager by phone but he will not return my calls, i will go tomorrow to their office to see again if they will help me with the cost and find a permanant fix since this is my family vehicle which i told the sales man.
07/30/201045000
 The fuel level sending unit of my 2006 nissan pathfinder failed at approximately 45k miles in july 2010. this is apparently a significant issue for some nissan vehicles as the internet has hundreds of similar complaints. in addition, nissan released bulletin ntb07-069a regarding faulty fuel level sensors. i am currently working with nissan to have them resolve their faulty unit in my vehicle, however initially they indicate this is not a covered repair despite the hundreds of active complaints i can find all over the internet. my concern is that the vehicle may run out of fuel while on the road, a major issue for my family
09/18/201079000
 I purchased a pre-owned 2006 pathfinder le from honda, during the test drive the car was ok, but as soon as we sign sales contract got the keys and they gave us a $20 gas re-imburstent, vehicle's fuel gauge went wacky and said that we were on empty and light came on. took it back to the dealership and they sent me to their 3rd party mechanic who are wonderful and changed out the fuel sender. car ran find afterwards, not even 2 months later and only put about 1200 miles on the vehicle, problem re-occured. called honda and the sales man that sold us the car said to bring it back to their 3rd party but did not gaurantee that they will help pay for the issue. did some research and found that their has been a recall on the same make and model of car that i purchased, but when i called nissan to ask if vehicle is under warranty they said no it is not and they cannot do anything or will assist me in anyway, but would like me to take it to nissan dealer to get it diagnosed at my cost, and to call them back to give them feed back. i said no thanks, and now i have been trying to contact the pre-owned sales manager by phone but he will not return my calls, i will go tomorrow to their office to see again if they will help me with the cost and find a permanant fix since this is my family vehicle which i told the sales man.
07/30/201045000
 The fuel level sending unit of my 2006 nissan pathfinder failed at approximately 45k miles in july 2010. this is apparently a significant issue for some nissan vehicles as the internet has hundreds of similar complaints. in addition, nissan released bulletin ntb07-069a regarding faulty fuel level sensors. i am currently working with nissan to have them resolve their faulty unit in my vehicle, however initially they indicate this is not a covered repair despite the hundreds of active complaints i can find all over the internet. my concern is that the vehicle may run out of fuel while on the road, a major issue for my family
03/09/2010
 Nissan 2006 pathfinder models come with defects that nissan will not take responsiblity for. the fuel sending unit on this vehicles are defected and can cause people to run out of gas and put themselves in danger. also the radiator can cause a leek and send fluid into the transmission causing possible accident. nissan refuses to admit this is a recall problem.
08/26/201064000
 Service engine soon light came on. fuel gauge is not registering properly. filled tank, gauge does not register full tank. will run out of gas if gauge not registering properly. it occurs every time gas is put in car ses light comes on and gauge doesn't register full. dealer was going to replace fuel level sending unit but we elected not to replace because of cost. called nissan - other 2006 pathfinders qualify for replacement under recall but they say my vin does not fall under current recall.
10/05/2008
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. while the contact was driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning due to the lack of fuel. the fuel gauge displayed an inaccurate reading and would fluctuate from half a tank to a quarter of tank full, even though the fuel level would be empty. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on three different occasions and each time the fuel lever senor was replaced. recently, the vehicle was repaired under the nhtsa campaign id number 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank). the failure mileage was unknown. js
08/26/201064000
 Service engine soon light came on. fuel gauge is not registering properly. filled tank, gauge does not register full tank. will run out of gas if gauge not registering properly. it occurs every time gas is put in car ses light comes on and gauge doesn't register full. dealer was going to replace fuel level sending unit but we elected not to replace because of cost. called nissan - other 2006 pathfinders qualify for replacement under recall but they say my vin does not fall under current recall.
10/05/2008
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. while the contact was driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning due to the lack of fuel. the fuel gauge displayed an inaccurate reading and would fluctuate from half a tank to a quarter of tank full, even though the fuel level would be empty. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on three different occasions and each time the fuel lever senor was replaced. recently, the vehicle was repaired under the nhtsa campaign id number 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank). the failure mileage was unknown. js
08/26/201064000
 Service engine soon light came on. fuel gauge is not registering properly. filled tank, gauge does not register full tank. will run out of gas if gauge not registering properly. it occurs every time gas is put in car ses light comes on and gauge doesn't register full. dealer was going to replace fuel level sending unit but we elected not to replace because of cost. called nissan - other 2006 pathfinders qualify for replacement under recall but they say my vin does not fall under current recall.
10/05/2008
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. while the contact was driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning due to the lack of fuel. the fuel gauge displayed an inaccurate reading and would fluctuate from half a tank to a quarter of tank full, even though the fuel level would be empty. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on three different occasions and each time the fuel lever senor was replaced. recently, the vehicle was repaired under the nhtsa campaign id number 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank). the failure mileage was unknown. js
08/26/201064000
 Service engine soon light came on. fuel gauge is not registering properly. filled tank, gauge does not register full tank. will run out of gas if gauge not registering properly. it occurs every time gas is put in car ses light comes on and gauge doesn't register full. dealer was going to replace fuel level sending unit but we elected not to replace because of cost. called nissan - other 2006 pathfinders qualify for replacement under recall but they say my vin does not fall under current recall.
10/05/2008
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. while the contact was driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning due to the lack of fuel. the fuel gauge displayed an inaccurate reading and would fluctuate from half a tank to a quarter of tank full, even though the fuel level would be empty. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on three different occasions and each time the fuel lever senor was replaced. recently, the vehicle was repaired under the nhtsa campaign id number 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank). the failure mileage was unknown. js
12/08/200990000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. the contact had the fuel leveling sensor replaced on the vehicle in on december 8, 2009 and the part was recalled in february 26, 2010. the manufacturer refused to reimburse the contact because the vehicle was not listed under recall campaign number 10v075000, even though the part replaced is listed under the fuel system recall. the failure mileage was 90000 and the current mileage was 110000.rl
06/16/201049500
 2006 nissan pathfinder fuel level sensor has been diagnosed as having failed. nissan has a recall on some 2006 pathfinders' fuel level sensor, but my vin is not on the list. having a vehicle with a faulty fuel level sensor is a safety hazard in that one could run out of fuel and cause an accident if the fuel guage is reading that there is fuel in the tank. every nissan pathfinder with this problem should be fixed by nissan no matter the vin. there are many other pathfinder owners who have experienced this same issue according to edmund's town talk and autoforums classifieds 1000.
06/08/201050000
 Fuel gauge does not register or eratic. this is a known issue with nissan. nhtsa campaign #10v-075 to include nissan/pathfinder/2006 for this specific problem. yet, nissan dealer continue to refuse to make repair on a 2006 nissan pathfinder with this specific problem because vin number not part of recall.
04/30/2010
 There was a recall issued march 3, 2010 by nissan for my 2006 nissan pathfinder to replace a defective fuel level sending unit. when i attempted to get my fuel level sensor replaced at their woodbury nj nissan dealership in april 2010, because of a failure of the sensor, i was advised that my vehicle was not covered under the recall and that i would have to pay for the repair. i desperately needed the repair because i no longer had any dash speed or fuel level readout and i could not financially afford the dealership estimated charge for the fuel level sensor replacement. i was forced to seek a less expensive repair shop to complete the repair so i could continue to safely drive my vehicle. the sensor unit was replaced april 30, 2010 by a local repair shop at a cost to me of $291.00. unfortunately, the nissan dealership refused to do the free fuel level sending unit replacement that i was entitled to under their march, 2010 recall of over 80,000 2006 pathfinder
04/27/20066042
 Defective fuel tank sending unit failure ocurrs every day fuel gauge would have false readings having either no gas nor accurate readings of fuel could cause engine stall therefore a crash. since bougth the car/truck even when ther was a recall on it and after replaced several times still w problem not beeing able to correct the problem.
02/24/201052000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that his vehicle was experiencing the same failure involved in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank). the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed his vehicle was not included in the recall. the failure and current mileages were approximately 52,000.
10/20/2009560001
 Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) i own a 2006 nissan pathfinder. the fuel-sending unit went out in october of 2009. i took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that it was not covered under the warranty. in march of 2010 my wife heard about the recall campaign regarding faulty fuel-sending units in 2006 pathfinders. when i took the vehicle to the dealer again i was told my vehicle was not part of the recall. i called nissan consumer affairs in october and again in april and no assistance was offered. i was told however that another recall campaign could take place, but at this time there was nothing they would do to cover the repair. the service manager at the dealer informed me that the unit on my vehicle was caused by the same problem the other units involved in the recall had suffered from. i explained this to nissan but to no avail. i am writing this in hopes that there is any information you can offer me to encourage nissan to fix this problem. thank you in advance for your assistance with this matter. [xxx] *tr
05/22/201055391
 Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. after refueling the vehicle, the check engine light illuminated on the dashboard and the fuel level indicator displayed that the fuel tank was empty. the dealer advised there was a recall for the failure however, the contact
04/10/20101070001
 Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) nissan has issued a recall for these vehicles, but my vin number was not included ([xxx]) 2006 pathfinder. the recall began march 22, 2010 for fuel sending units. vehicle shows 1/4 tank when vehicle is actually empty. this is a safety issue and should be fixed by nissan as well. *tr
01/06/201062000
 Nissan pathfinder 2006 problem with the gas tank it marks like is a quarter when really the tank is full, and when the tank is half, the needle marks empty.
05/12/201050000
 06 pathfinder, when the gas tank gets below 1/2 tank, service engine light comes on. problem is sensor.
11/01/200975000
 The fuel gauge in my 06 nissan pathfinder is failing. it has been doing so since last november. sometimes the gauge drops to e no matter how much gas is in it and sometimes it reads there is more gas than there actually is. the service engine light remains lit since the first occurance. according to the web, the 06 pathfinders built from jan through march have already been recalled. mine was built in may and the service manager at harrisonburg, va nissan advises i am not eligible for the recall. it is more than obvious to me that my pathfinder, built two months later than the current recalled ones, is having the same exact issue and should also be recalled. i have 3 small children and am very concerned about being on the highway and possibly running out of gas. i carry a full gas can with me, however i do not think this is a safe practice. this is the sixth nissan i have owned since becoming a driver. i have always been more than satisfied with the product. this experience has been quite a disappointment. i am re-evaluating my thoughts on nissan. please help me.
03/01/201059000
 Fuel gauge on my 2006 nissan pathfinder with 59,000 miles shows empty when the tank is full. check engine light stays on. dealer blames a faulty fuel sensor but it appears that a wealth of other pathfinder owners have experienced the same issue. appears to be an issue with the design of the truck.
03/10/200971000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. the contact noticed the fuel level indicator was reading inaccurate fuel levels. in addition, the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. the dealer advised the fuel sensor was defective and would need to be replaced. the manufacture advised there were no recalls and would not provide any assistance. the fuel sensor was not replaced. the approximate failure mileage was 71,000 and the current mileage was 75,000.
03/01/201083000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated after filling the vehicle with gasoline fuel, the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. the dealer was contacted and advised the vehicle was not included in any recalls pertaining to the fuel system. the vehicle did not receive any repairs. the failure mileage was 83,000 and the current mileage was 84,000.
02/02/201065000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. the contact was driving approximately 65 mph with a half a tank of gasoline in the fuel tank. suddenly, the fuel gauge displayed empty. the check engine and the fuel tank warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. the failures occurred after the fuel tank was consumed to the half tank capacity level; however, after a few days the fuel gauge adjusted to the correct reading. the warning indicators remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. the vehicle had not been repaired when the complaint was filed. the failure mileage was 65,000. the current mileage was 71,000.
03/01/201029100
 Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. the contact was driving approximately 40 mph the fuel gauge and fuel sensor malfunctioned which caused the vehicle to stop running due to a lack of gasoline in the fuel tank. also, there was an illumination of the check engine warning light on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer with no repairs performed on the vehicle. the failure mileage was 29,100. the current mileage was 29,200.
04/12/200947392
 2006 pathfinder fuel cell sensor stop working one month after purchase. vehicle warranty cover was 85 miles over vehicle warranty. manufacture dealer quoted me repair cost of $600.00 see on the web, other owner of 2006 nissan pathfinder have the same complaint. vehicle display empty gas tank when full. display half tank, 1/4, 3/4. driver never knows what amount of gas is in the gas tank. auto could run out of fuel in heavy traffic.
02/15/201051000
 Fuel gauge does not register correct amount of fuel. when i fill the tank it will show empty or some other incorrect amount. also, the dte display is flashing solid lines and the check engine light is on. after driving the gauge sometimes starts to work properly but it always malfunctions at some point. check engine light goes out sometimes, but comes back on when fuel level gets low.
02/01/2010
 I have a nissan pathfinder with a fuel sensor problem. however, since the nissan pathfinder was built in april 2006 it is not included in the nissan fuel sensor recall (even know it is the same issue as pathfinders built in march 2006 that are included in the recall. nissan won't do anything for me. i have called and complained but to no avail. can the recall be expanded, this is the vehicle for my wife and kids. if you look on the following website forum http://x.nissanhelp.com/forums/nissan-news/14408-nissan-fuel-gauge-recall.html you will note that their are several other vehicles that have the issue that are not be handled. please help.
10/06/200922854
 Instrument fuel gauge show that the vehicle has one quater tank when the fuel tank is empty.
01/05/2010500001
 The driver seat belt will not unlock and sometime the fuel gauge do not work. *tr
03/01/2010666001
 My 2006 nissan pathfinder recently began displaying the service engine soon light in response to both the fuel gauge and the electronic dte fuel gauge which have failed. as a result, it is difficult to determine how much fuel is currently in the vehicle at any given time. *tr
12/01/2009280001
 Fuel sending sensor fails to register properly. appears to be a known problem having done a google search. gas gauge reads full then empty. never sure how much fuel is in the vehicle. not sure if there's a possibility the vehicle will think it's out of fuel at any given time. what if i'm driving down the road and the vehicle thinks there's no fuel? nissan dealer says oh well. they want any where from $500 to a $1000 to fix, then there's not guarantee it will fix the problem? this is not right. *tr
08/03/20091
 2006 nissan pathfinder - in august the fuel gauge stops working i have to replace the fuel pump. in december the radiator coolant and transmission fluid mix and i have to replace radiator and flush transmission fluid. in january the ipmd module goes out, car goes completely dead on freeway and almost causes an accident. in february ses light goes on again this time catalytic converter goes bad. february 24 coolant and transmission fluid mixing again taking to shop tomorrow. please look into the issues, if you search the internet you will discover this is not an isolated incident. please help. i'm sure i will be posting again next month. *tr
01/05/200842540
 Starting in january 2008, the gas gauge 0f my 2006 nissan pathfinder works erratically. check engine light came on soon after. westernauto checked the failure, and found fuel sensor error. there are a lot of complaints on nissan pathfinder forum, all with similar/identical problem. just adding my name to the list requesting nissan address this potential safety problem because the risk of run out of gas.
12/15/2009470001
 Starting in dec. 2009, gas gauge on 2006 nissan pathfinder works intermittently/ erratically. check engine light came on soon after. autozone checked obd ii, and found fuel sensor error (p0463). there are multiple complaints on nissan pathfinder forum, all with similar/identical problem. just adding my name to the list requesting nissan address this potential safety problem unless you keep track of mileage, and know mpg, you run risk of running out of gas. also noted that error code on obd ii may cause failure of emissions/safety check. can't license car! *tr
01/01/2010332001
 Fuel sending sensor unit on my 2006 nissan pathfinder is shot. it appears to be an ongoing issue with this make/model as well as other nissan products and should be a recall no questions asked. *tr
06/01/2009500001
 Fuel gauge on my 2006 nissan pathfinder with 62,000 miles shows empty when the tank is full. dte reads -----, and check engine light stays on. *tr
12/30/2009560001
 2006 nissan pathfinder, reading posts it seems as though my fuel sensor is bad in my vehicle. fill tank and it still registers a half a tank, this seems to be an ongoing issue with nissans and believe they have installed a faulty part that keeps on failing in all the vehicles they are installed in. from what i understand this does not effect the operation of the car. i believe nissan needs to provide a recall on these nissans that this part was installed and forgo any cost to the consumer. *tr
12/10/2009500001
 I own a 2006 pathfinder that i purchased new from the dealership. my issue began with a fill up when i had 1/3 of a tank of gas and found that the needle did not move until the following day. when it did finally register, the service engine light came on. the following week i had 1/4 of a tank of gas and went to fill up. after filling up my gas tank, i turned on the car, at which point the needle did not register the full tank. after driving a couple miles, the needle dropped to empty and the check engine light came on. i had a diagnostic done and it read that there is an issue with the fuel level sensor. i called the dealer and was told that the fuel sensor was not covered under warranty and there are no recalls for this problem. i was amazed there is no action from nissan considering the multitude of entries i discovered on the internet with the exact problem. it appears that this is an ongoing issue with models ranging from 2005-2007. this repair is estimated to cost upwards of $700 from the dealer. this safety issue makes me very uncomfortable to drive any distance and is due to a faulty part that nissan should remedy at no cost to the vehicle owner. the consumer affairs department also informed me there are no recalls for this problem and i will have to let an authorized nissan center diagnose and correct the problem and only gave me a case number to refer to if i was not satisfied. *tr
08/01/2009385001
 I have a 2006 nissan pathfinder that just out of the blue, the service engine just came on. i have read in the internet, and there are a lot of complaints about this subject. we are talking about gasoline, a very flammable and explosive liquid, combine that with a defective electrical fuel sensor and we are talking fire or worst. nissan is not doing anything about this, except telling people to replace the sensor. my nissan just went over 39, 000 miles, how convenient, out of warranty. i just hope nobody is waiting for something bad happens before this issue is resolved. thanks *tr
09/01/2009501
 The fuel level indicator does not work on my car. i have no way of knowing when my car is low on fuel other than to keep a running tab on how many miles i have driven since the last fill up of fuel. recently i was driving and my car totally shut off in the middle of the street. i lost my power steering and could not pull over. several cars almost ran directly into my rear as it happened so suddenly. i came to find out that the reason my car stopped was that i was out of gas and had no idea that my fuel was low (due to the fact that the fuel level indicator does not work). my husband has the exact same model vehicle as i do and the same thing happened to him. he had no idea that he was low on fuel and his car cut off in the middle of an extremely busy major atlanta expressway. he had to manually steer his vehicle off of the road and avoid being smashed into by other vehicles traveling at well over 65 mph. since discovering this we both try to keep track of how many miles we've driven since filling up but we never know accurately how many miles we can get per fill up. i've been doing research and have found dozens upon dozens of people with the same problem with their nissan pathfinders. even the repair facility we tried to take it to was aware of this problem as they have people with the same problem almost weekly. i fear that i could get into a serious accident due to the fact that i have no idea that i am low on fuel. i truly believe that a manufacturer recall is in order and the nissan corp is putting it's consumers in harms way by refusing to have this repaired free of charge. *tr
10/01/2009550001
 Fuel gauge inaccurate. shows empty tank even after i fill up. works later that day until fuel falls to 1/2 full. *tr
10/12/2009334001
 2006 nissan pathfinder le gas gauge read 1/4 tank on my way to work with baby in car, ran out of gas when i thought i had 1/4 tank. brought it to dealership they said they replaced the fuel level sensor. at a red light last night with 1/2 tank (according to gauge) all of the sudden gas low level light flashes and dte reads---- apparently dealership did not do what they said they did or problem lies elsewhere. there are thousands of other nissan owners with this same problem. there needs to be a recall issued plain and simple! *tr
10/09/2009760001
 Fuel level sending unit. inconsistent. faulty part appears others are experiencing same problem sometimes works properly and other times reports empty tank although gas tank full. *tr
09/30/2009490001
 My 2006 pathfinder with 49k miles, the gas gauge went to completely empty. the dte read ------ after i filled the gas tank completly.then my service engine light came on. the gas gauge after about 10 miles moved up to 1/2 tank, but service light is still on. did some research and found service bulletin ntb07-069a , which seems to indicate this is a real problem with several models, including xterra's. i went to autozone and pulled the code po463 which confirmed the fuel sending unit is the issue. now trying to find out why they apparently won't cover it. *tr
04/20/2009620001
 Fuel gauge messing up...causing check engine light to come on. huge reading low when full. *tr
09/12/2009570001
 I had 1/4 of a tank of gas on my 2006 nissan pathfinder and went to fill up. after filling up my gas tank, i turned on the car, at which point the needle did not register the full tank. after driving a couple miles, the check engine light came on. i went directly to the dealer and was told that it was a fuel sending unit/sensor and that it was no longer covered after 30k miles. after returning home and doing research, i went online to x.nissanhelp.com after performing a search, i came across many others who have experienced the same problem. apparently it has something to do with the fuel sending unit. a similar problem was found on the 2000-2004 xterra models and a recall was performed when the vehicle would stop after not getting any fuel, posing a great danger(i have to young kids). it seems that something in the unit is faulty and will corrode over time. there is a general consensus that everyone who is having the problem is experiencing the same thing after having the vehicle for over 3 yrs and with around 57k. if this problem existed in previous models, and it was recalled, the 2005-2007 xterras, frontiers, and pathfinders should get this fixed at no charge to the customer!! why wait for accidents and possible deaths, especially since the problem lies in an integral part of the vehicle. paid $300 for the repairs. *tr
06/15/2009320001
 About a month ago my wife went to fill up our 2006 pathfinder and when she finished the gas gauge showed only half fill. she went to another gas station tried to fill it up but it only took another dollar. the next day i called up nissan who said it was the sending unit in the gas tank and would be apx $600 to fix. i saw other logs of xterras having this problem and there was a recall. our car was just past the 3 year warranty. if this were the only problem with this car i'd pay to get it fixed. but i've had another but problems with this vehicle. i've gone through 3 sets of rotors and i'm on my 3rd set of tires. the drivers side door lock broke and to be brought in twice, and the bose system has a cd stuck which i can't get out. this happened only after we owned it a few months. *tr
07/01/2009543501
 The gas gauge of my 2006 nissan pathfinder will not register a correct amount and the ses light comes on after i fill the tank. then the gauge drops to 0 and the lights start to flash that there is no gas. after awhile the gas gauge fluctuates, but it will not return to full and it is impossible to tell how much gas there is in the car. *tr
06/05/2009515001
 I have a 2006 nissan pathfinder with 51,000 miles that has just encountered an bad fuel sending unit. error code p0463. since it has passed the 3yr/36,000 mile warranty, i am going to be paying about $500 to get it fixed. in researching this problem on the internet, i have found out that this is happening to many later nissan models with the same fuel sending unit. thank you for looking into this matter. *tr
03/01/2008530001
 2006 nissan pathfinder was purchased new in sept 2006. in 2008 with approximately 53,000 miles on vehicle, the fuel sending unit failed which resulted in my gas gauge not reading and the service engine soon light coming on. massachusetts will not pass for inspection a vehicle with a service engine soon light on. nissan stated that while the fuel pump is part of the power train, the fuel sending unit is not and therefore not covered under the power train warranty. the fix was to be over $400 to the nissan dealer. after writing to mr goshen, nissan north america president, it was eventually covered. i have kids and with the gas gauge not reading, i ran out of gas on the highway, despite my best attempts to track miles driven and relate it to the gas level. nissan has a service bulletin and knows this is an issue. the government should force a recall as thousands have had this same issue with xterras, pathfinders and frontiers. someone will be hurt or worse by their neglect of consumers.*tr
06/15/2009500001
 2006 nissan pathfinder has stopped 3 times in the middle of the road while driving down the street, car will not re-start, had to be towed to a dealership all 3 times. fuel sensor replaced, in the shop now for the same problem the third time. *tr
05/06/2009634181
 Fuel gage indication went from 1/2 tank to empty indication and the check engine indication went on. *tr
05/01/2009460001
 I am having a problem with the gas gauge on my 2006 nissan pathfinder. it just started about 3 weeks ago. i have a constant check engine light on and it was checked out by the mechanic at a nissan dealership and he said it is a sensor problem with the gas gauge. i have not had it repaired yet because i feel that this is should be a recall issue for this vehicle. my vehicle is only 3 years old and has about 46,000 miles on it. i have done some research online and this seems to be a frequent complaint about 2005/2006 nissan pathfinders. this is a safely issue because it makes it nearly impossible to detect when the car is running out of gas. i have been trying to track it manually for the time being. *tr
03/09/2008450001
 2006 nissan pathfinder. the gas gauge works intermittently. it has been this way for over a year. i've noticed multiple other complaints with the same problem i've read that there is a problem with the sending unit. there should be a recall. *tr
03/20/2009550001
 I have a 2006 nissan pathfinder. i stopped at the gas station to put gas and when i started the engine the fuel level was still reading empty and my dte was reading ----. then my service engine light came on. now the only way i can tell if i have gas or not is by estimating the mileage i have driven. my pathfinder has about 60k miles. i have read many similar complaints about the same problem. *tr
03/14/2009490001
 I had 1/2 of a tank of gas and went to fill up. after filling up my gas tank, i turned on the car, at which point the needle did not register the full tank. it continued to register as empty(------) after driving a couple miles, the check engine light came on. after several days the gas did register in the tank. i went to auto zone and had computer tested i was told it was a fuel sending unit/sensor. i have over 60,000 miles on my vehicle and it is not covered under warranty for any problems. after returning home and doing research, i went online to x.nissanhelp.com after performing a search, i came across many others who have experienced the same problem. apparently it has something to do with the fuel sending unit. a similar problem was found on the 2000-2004 xterra models and a recall was performed when the vehicle would stop after not getting any fuel, posing a great danger. it seems that something in the unit is faulty and will corrode over time. there is a general consensus that everyone who is having the problem is experiencing the same thing after having the vehicle for over 2 yrs and with around 39k-49k. if this problem existed in previous models, and it was recalled, the 2005-2007 xterras, frontiers, and pathfinders should get this fixed at no charge to the customer!! why wait for accidents and possible deaths, especially since the problem lies in an integral part of the vehicle. cost of repair ranges from $300-600. *tr
01/22/2009406001
 Error code po463 has been diagnosed on my 2006 nissan pathfinder with 40600 miles on it. the fuel pump/sensor unit needs to be replaced. i am told it is not under warranty. i am currently getting price quotes to have it repaired. *tr
01/15/20094400001
 I have a 2006 nissan pathfinder. while driving, i apparently ran out of gas, even though my gas gauge showed i had over a 1/4 tank, and my dte showed 61 miles to go. several times, my gauge would be down to a 1/4 tank, and suddenly jump up to a 1/2, and my dte would increase by about 20-30 miles. it's a good thing i have aaa. they brought me some fuel, and it started right up, and i was able to get to a gas station and fill up. this is equipment failure on nissan's part, and needs to be a recall, as it seems to be a common problem with other owners of both pathfinders, and xterra's. *tr
08/11/2008600001
 My fuel tank was about 1/2 full and noticed that my dte read ---- from that point on it either reads 0 or ---. at times it even fluctuates the miles left on the dte. a few weeks later the ses light came on and now remains on. ugh. my care only has 60k miles on it. i own a 2006 nissan pathfinder. *tr
09/18/2008480001
 The service engine soon light came on and upon taking it to the dealer to have them look into i noticed that the fuel gauge and the dte were reading improperly. i had just filled the tank full and the gauge was reading empty and the dte had all -------. the dealer stated that the fuel sending unit needed to be replaced. upon further searching have noticed that there has been many complaints to the same issue with this vehicle. *tr
08/01/2008400001
 Fuel sensor gauge not working, incorrect readings will show empty when tank is full. 2006 pathfinder, this is a problem that nissan has had for years and have not corrected the problem. their should be a recall. *tr
07/27/2008465001
 After filling up, fuel gauge reads 1/4 full and dte gives reading of ----. happens every time refill for the last month. vehicle has 46k miles. friend has a 2006 xterra that had same problem and they were told to replace sending unit module. *tr
07/01/2006512501
 2006 nissan pathfinder, my dte gauge reads ---- when the fuel gauge gets down to 1/4 of a tank and my gas light is on even with a full tank. code registered error code po463 and that i need a new fuel sending unit. *tr
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - AUXILLARY TANK
04/02/20121
 Known issue with fuel system (nhtsa id # 10v075000) nissan acknowledges problems but put mileage limit on dealer paid repair. (approximately 1300 miles over) apparently defective manufacture issues have time limits regardless of safety issue associated with this. intermittent problems caused delays in identifying this issue. this is a major safety issue that should not have been timetabled,inaccurate and then failure of the fuel gauge. this is a failure of both nissan and the nhtsa to allow mileage to be the determining factor in limiting our safety. *tr
01/02/20093
 2006 nissan pathfinder. consumer writes in regards to recall notice concerning fuel sending unit *tgw the consumer stated on january 9, 2009, he had to have the fuel sending unit replaced at a cost of $ 425.95. in july 2010, the consumer received a recall notice from nissan stating a recall had been issued regarding the fuel sending unit. only july 15, 2010, the fuel sending unit was replaced. however, the unit never worked properly. on october 28, 2010, the consumer took his vehicle back to the dealer and the unit was supposedly replaced. however, he continued to experience problems. after several visits to the dealer, they informed the consumer the fuel tank needed to be replaced. the consumer stated he should not have to pay for a fuel tank and fuel sending unit since both were manufactured out of specification. the consumer stated he never knew if he had gas in the vehicle. *jb
03/24/20083
 2006 nissan pathfinder. consumer requests that warranties be applicable to his vehicle *tgw the consumer stated the fuel sending unit was operating sporadically. the consumer was informed his vehicle was not included in the recall and the vehicle was over the warranty miles. the consumer received a warranty notification in the mail which stated his vehicle was included in 80,000 miles or less warranty. on march 24, 2008 the vehicle was taken to the dealer, because there was an odor of anti-freeze coming from the vehicle. they determined there was a leak in the radiator and it was fixed under warranty. in april 2008, the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer twice, because he continued to smell anti-freeze. they checked the vehicle both times, but did not find anything wrong with the radiator and could not find any leaks.
05/08/20101
 2006 nissan pathfinder. consumer would like to file a complaint against kelly nissan regarding recall notice *tgw when the consumer arrived to pick up his/her vehicle, the dealer informed him/her that a $48.75 service charge was due even though they never mentioned it previously. two weeks later, the fuel gauge failed and the consumer had to make another appointment. the consumer was informed that if the technician was not able to perform the job, there would be a charge. the consumer stated when the fuel reading was 49, a straight line flashed, and the empty light illuminated. the consumer stated the problem has been going on for a month. when the tank was filled up, the dte line flashed and the empty light illuminated. *jb
05/23/20081
 2006 nissan pathfinder. consumer would like to know why it took two years to issue a recall on their vehicle *tgw the consumer stated the fuel level sending unit was replaced two years prior to the recall. the consumer stated he knew there was a problem when every time he filled the gas tank, the fuel gauge registered only one quarter full, and the check engine light illuminated. *jb
10/11/200950000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated the fuel level indicator would not read accurate fuel levels. the indicator would read the fuel tank as full when in actuality the fuel tank would be empty. the dealer advised the fuel sensor had malfunctioned and would need to be replaced. although there was a recall for the failure (nhtsa campaign id number 10v075000: fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank), the manufacturer advised the contact that his vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage 60,000.
02/26/201055000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that the fuel indicator would read inaccurate fuel levels. she received recall notice nhtsa id number 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxiliary tank) which was directly related to the failure. the dealer made repairs to the fuel gauge. the failure recurred and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where a second repair was made to the fuel gauge. the failure recurred a second time. the contact stated that the dealer did not make the required recall repairs. the fuel gauge would continue to read inaccurate fuel levels or it would become inoperable sporadically. no further repairs were made to the vehicle. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 55,000 and the current mileage was 57,000.
01/08/2010
 Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. while driving at speeds of 25 mph, the fuel level indicator failed. the dealer and manufacturer were both contacted and advised that although there was a recall for the failure (nhtsa campaign id number 10v075000: fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxiliary tank) his vin was not included. any repairs to the vehicle would be at the contacts expense. the current mileage was 88,809 and the failure mileage was unknown.
03/14/201081650
 Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated the fuel level indicator would read inaccurate fuel levels. the contact located a recall that directly related to the failure (nhtsa campaign id number: 10v075000, fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxiliary tank) however the dealer advised her vin was not included in the recall campaign. the fuel sensor was replaced at the owner
03/14/201040000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated the fuel level indicator would fail on every occasion of filling the vehicle with gasoline. the mechanic performed a diagnostic, producing code 30463 (fuel level sending unit failure). the manufacturer advised there were no recalls for the vehicle. the contact believed nhtsa campaign id number 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxiliary tank) was directly related to the failure. the failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 43,000.
07/09/200955000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that the fuel level sensor failed, causing an inaccurate reading of fuel levels. the contact was unaware when she was traveling with very low levels of fuel. the fuel level sensor was purchased at the dealer and repaired by an independent mechanic. the contact was able to locate a recall (nhtsa campaign id number 10v075000: fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxiliary tank) for the failure and sought reimbursement for the repairs made at her expense. the manufacture advised her vin was not included with the recall and denied her request. the failure mileage was 55,000. updated 6/1/10 *cn
10/10/200845000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that the fuel gauge would not register the correct level of fuel in the vehicle. when he added gasoline to the fuel tank to its capacity, the gauge would indicate that the fuel tank was still empty. the contact stated that the failure was related to recall 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline, storage auxiliary tank). the failure mileage was approximately 45,000. the current mileage was approximately 63,000.
02/01/201080000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. after filling the fuel tank with gasoline, the fuel gauge indicated that the fuel tank was empty and the check engine light illuminated. he called the manufacturer who informed him that his vehicle was not included in recall 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxiliary tank). he planned to take the vehicle to the dealership to have it diagnosed. the failure mileage was approximately 80,000. the current mileage was approximately 82,000.
01/22/20090
 Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. while driving 30 mph the contact noticed that the fuel gauge was not working. the contact called the manufacturer and was told to take it to the dealer since it was part of the recall. the dealer advised the contact that they would have to wait for a recall letter and then she could bring the vehicle back. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure mileage was unknown. the current mileage was 100,000.
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
11/01/200756000
 Four years ago i had problems with my 2006 pathfinder stalling while driving, so i took it too a dealership. they told me it was a problem in my tank. to make it short. i spent over a $1000 dollars to get it fixed. it sound like recall id# 10v07500 pathfinder fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank recall
04/29/200629180
 Fuel sending unit failed causing fuel gauge to improperly showing correct fuel levels. possible chance of running out of fuel due to incorrect readings. and cuasing the vehicle to stall and cause a dangerous situations on the road or to others safty. this is a known issues on several vehicles and this will be my second one. code on diagnostics p0463. nissan has several technical bulletins on this matter as well.
08/01/201056000
 Our nissan pathfinder 2006, fuel level indication fluctuates so that we don't know the true fuel remaining. by filling the gas tank and recording the mileage, we can monitor distance traveled to estimate when the tank will be empty. we also have a service light indication, which i had read by my local mechanic, code # p0463, which says its a fuel level sensor a circuit high input. he says i need to have my fuel tank removed to replace the sending unit located on top of the fuel tank. the dealer wants to charge me $90 for diagnostics, and then it will cost $150 for parts and $500 in labor, total bill $740. i plan to do it myself, parts on line for $98.95, to save $650. i just hope i don't blow-up myself and our house while trying to repair this issue. also, car will not pass inspection until service light is extinguished (due by end of november). vin # 5n1ar18w26c656101 it has 57000 miles
09/23/201052000
 When i took my car into pep boys for a service engine light and the gas level would not alway work correctly. they pulled up the recall and told me to take my 2006 nissan pathfinder vin# 5n1ar18w96c602214 for repair. nissan replaced the fuel sensor but said that only certain batches are included in the recall. this should be included in the recall and i am asking for it to be included in the recall and would like to get my $466.08 refunded back to me. when i went onto the forum on the year and a lot more people have this same problem and are not getting it covered under the recall and i am requesting an investigation into this to expand the recall and reimburse my money to me for this.
09/25/201090000
 2006 nissan pathfinder - fuel guage all of sudden goes to empty even when take is full and then stays there. there is a recall out there for this issue but vin number not part of current recall. did some research on the internet and have found that this is a common issue amongst other pathfinder owners as well. want to know why this is not extended beyond current vin numbers as this is a huge safety issue as almost ran out of gas on the interstate.
09/01/201043008
 The contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated the fuel level indicator would read inaccurate fuel levels. the contact located a recall that directly related to the failure (nhtsa campaign id number: 10v075000, fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxiliary tank) however the dealer advised him vin was not included in the recall campaign. the fuel sensor has not been replaces. the failure and current mileages were 43,008.
04/14/201065000
 I own a 06 nissan pathfinder. there is a fuel sensor recall on the 06 pathfinders. this sensor estimates how much gas you have left in the tank. approximately at 1/2 tank, the fuel level gauge show the fuel on empty. for some reason my pathfinder is not covered under the recall. i was told by nissan that not all 06 pathfinders were part of the recall even though i am having the same problem. nissan finally said that my extended warranty (that i paid for) would cover the sensor. my out of pocket expense would be a $50 deductible. i asked how many other pathfinders were made with the same batch of fuel sensors/ is anyone else having trouble or am i the only one. they are not able to give me any information besides the day my car was made - aug 29, 2006.
04/27/20066042
 Defective fuel tank sending unit failure ocurrs every day fuel gauge would have false readings having either no gas nor accurate readings of fuel could cause engine stall therefore a crash. since bougth the car/truck even when ther was a recall on it and after replaced several times still w problem not beeing able to correct the problem.
05/19/201061970
 I own a 2006 nissan pathfinder, bought it to my dealer (countyline nissan --ct) to replace a recall fuel tank that may send incorrect reading to the instrumental panel fuel gauge. after 3 visits in one week to this dealer to correct this problem; tonight i am now looking at a 4th visit because today my fuel indictor dropped from a quarter tank to empty with seconds while on the highway. i have seen fill the tank, but still showing empty. i am soooooo frustrated, because, i have to take another day off to fix this problem. i feel hopeless because i seem t have no recourse, i am stuck at going to a dealership that offers no recourse, even though it is obvious that they are not doing something right, i am stuck in a cycle with not even a loner car, until they figure out the problem. i feel unsafe driving this vehicle and i do not know what else to do.
05/06/201052820
 I own a 2006 nissan pathfinder. i took the car in for maintenance a few weeks ago and started to notice that the fuel gauge did not work. even if my tank is fuel, it says i only have a quarter of a tank. last friday i filled up my tank and te gas light came on right after i filled it up. i called nissan and they told me it was ok to drive on and that i need to drive it down to 1/2 or. 1/4 tank otherwise they couldn't do anything about it. i have a one year old baby that i have to drive to doctor appointments. i live on the outskirts of the city and always take the freeway to get around. knowing that my car can stall and shut down is not comforting to me. at this point not sure what to do or who to call. i have been reluctant to drive much so i still cannot bring my car in until the gas gauge drops lower. but i don't really know how much gas i really have since that gauge doesn't even work.
03/02/201058000
 In november 2008 i purchased my 2006 nissan pathfinder se from a private owner. there were approximately 42,000 miles on the vehicle. after having it inspected, i was told it was in great shape and for 1 year i drove it with no significant problems. in november 2009, the gas gague began registering empty when it was on a quarter tank. the dealer replaced the fuel sensor ($400) which resolved the problem. i later found out that there was a recall on the same make/model and for that exact problem just 3 monthes after i had mine repaired, but because my vin# was not on the recall list, i was told my money would not be refunded . not long after this incident with 58,000 miles on my vehicle, i started having transmission problems, i was told by the dealership that even though my transmission is covered up to 60,000 miles, because the problem originated from a faulty seal on my radiator (only covered until 36,000 miles) that leaked antifreeze into my transmission, my transmission repairs were my responsibility. i call nissan corp. to report the problem and the representative informed me that nissan has received multiple complaint calls form owners having the same problem with the same vehicle. she advised me to voice my concerns to you in hopes that you could reslove the matter.
03/01/2010650001
 Fuel sending unit in the 2006 nissan pathfinder broke and nissan will not cover the fix. wife was stranded at the side of the road. the part should be recalled as there are confirmation from mechanics that these fail too early. *tr
08/26/2009590001
 Quisiera radicar una querella por un problema que tiene mi vehiculo con el fuel level sensor la boyita de la gasolina de una pathfinder de 2006 con 60k millas. al parecer luego de mi cotejo por internet en diferentes foros, encontre muchas personas con vehiculos iguales y/o similares con el motor 4.0l itros y fabricante nissan ( x- terra , frontier , pathfinder) todos con el mismo problema. expresaban que sus vehiculos encendian la luz de check engine y era como consecuencia del problema con la fuel level sensor. luego de un analisis determine que podri ser como consecuencia de un defecto de manofactura del fabricante. *tr
11/27/2009990001
 About one year ago my fuel gauge bottomed out after filling the tank. since then it has been erratic with the fuel reading. we continued to deal with it until recently. my wife was traveling on the highway and the vehicle just died. she managed to pull off the road and the car restarted. this continued several more times until she returned home. now the car won't start at all. the code pulled from it is p0463. i understand this is a known issue with nissan. *tr
11/09/2009430001
 Fuel gauge reading empty after filling up the tank. check engine light on. *tr
06/19/2009424541
 I own a 2006 pathfinder and based on research done online, it's appalling to see how many folks have the same problem and nissan has not recalled the vehicle. i filled up my tank on 6/19, but fuel gauge didn't move from half tank. the check engine light soon came on and stayed on. after discussing with the dealer, it's going to cost about $600 to fix this well known and documented problem on the pathfinders, xterras and frontiers. the issue is a fuel sender sensor that can reduce or stop gas from flowing into the engine. this is a part failure that needs to be corrected by nissan before anyone is injured or results in death due to vehicle stopping in the middle of the freeway. to read that most folks are not fixing the problem due to the financial is just as freighting, but i'm in total agreement. why should anyone have to pay for a known and defective part on a vehicle that is 3 years old with little over 40k miles. this issue has been around for years, going back to 2000. nissan finally recalled the 2000 through 2004 models. they need to do the right thing and recall the 2005 through 2009 models. in this site alone there are over 45 complaints on the 2006 pathfinder. that is on 2006 model year alone. searching through other forums, the complaints litter web pages on the same problem across the nation. someone offered a solution to pull the negative wire from the battery which would reset the check engine light and turn it off. this does not fix the problem, it prolongs it and gives a false sense of security. *tr
05/24/20093610001
 My distance till empty gas gauge just stopped working just as my car hit 36,100 miles. my warranty was for 36 months or 36,000 miles. of course this happens that stuff tears up are the warranty is up. two days are the gas gauge goes out the service engine light came on. *tr
05/10/2009400001
 2005 to 2008 nissan pathfinder many, many,owners are have the same problem with the fuel sending unit/sensor going bad between 35k to 45k after the warranty expires, which must be a deficit and should be a recall because it could lead to a bigger problem that will possibly stop the fuel pump and cause the vehicle to stop without warning that happen with the nissan xerra suv which was a recall in 2000 to 2004 models. the repair for this fuel sending unit cost approximately $600 dollar to repair and their is no grantee that it will not happen again or if its a upgrade. *tr
05/06/2009350001
 Nissan pathfinder gas gauge doesn't work and service engine light stays on. the problem is pervasive and the dealers are charging approx $500 for repairs. nissan has not issued a recall on this defect. running out of gas on the highway is a safety concern and an injury or fatality will result if it has not already. *tr
04/24/2009640001
 2006 nissan pathfinder after filling up with gas--engine service soon light illuminated and fuel gauge does not read accurate level of fuel and has not worked since the initial incident 3 days ago. *tr
04/18/2009560001
 The fuel sensor on pathfinders does not work and does not read the fuel level after fill up and causes the service engine soon light to come on. this is a huge problem and issue for many nissan pathfinder owners. we bought our car brand new 2 years ago and don't think we should have to pay over $600 to fix this, there should be a recall and immediate fix by nissan!!! *tr
04/07/2009820001
 On several occasions over the past two weeks, my service engine light has appeared and my fuel gage was either stuck or not worry correctly during this period. i took the vehicle in to have the code read and the response was fuel level sensor circuit high input. upon further research on the internet, this appears to be a very common nissan consumers are experiencing and there's an actual service bulletin on this item (ntb07-069a). again, based on the number of complaints i see on this item, it appears to be a manufacturer's defect and would like to recommend as a 'recall item'. *tr thank you, terrance baker
01/01/20091
 2006 nissan pathfinder, gas gauge doesn't work, stays on empty, apparent manufacturer defect with the fuel sending unit. *tr
02/13/2009540001
 We have a 2006 nissan pathfinder with a fuel gauge that does not work. the vehicle only has about 50k miles on it and should not be having this problem. we took our vehicle to fill it up with gas and when we turned it on it read empty. after a few miles the service light came on and stayed that way. i called the dealership and explained the problem and they informed me that it is a common problem with this vehicle and that i would have to pay around $525.00 dollars to replace the part. they told me that as long as i could figure out that the vehicle had gas i would be fine as long as it didn't run out. this is a tremendous hazard for the public because if i were to be on the freeway at the time the vehicle did run out of gas and didn't indicate it. well, you can be sure that the vehicle would come to a complete halt and so would the pile up behind me. not good! i went online to see if this was a common problem and apparently it is too common and deserves a recall. everyone is paying the dealership to fix this and they are making an enormous profit after knowing that they made these vehicles with faulty products and obviously while the money is pouring in they don't care. someone up the hill has to do something about this! recall needed please! *tr
12/03/2008709001
 Service engine soon light popped on. read owners manual. advised to open and re-close gas cap. did that. light did not go out. december 10, gas gauge indicated empty. dte light appeared ------. filled up. gas gauge didn't move. then, december 12, 2008 gas gauge suddenly rose to a little over half tank. dte odometer display shows 78 miles to empty with over half tank. looked up problem online. hundreds of people with same problem in pathfinders and x-terras. no warranty coverage. i have extended warranty. my 2006 pathfinder has 71k on it. nissan says $600 to repair. seems like this is a product/manufacturing defect. *tr
10/06/2008700001
 Check engine light is illuminated and fuel gauge reads empty when full. dte reads-----. *tr
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
02/16/201068000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. while the contact was driving the vehicle he noticed that the fuel gauge had suddenly dropped to zero, moments later the vehicle had suddenly shut off. the vehicle was taken to the dealership where the contact was informed that the fuel gauge needed to be replaced. there were no prior warnings and the current and failure mileages were 68000.
05/21/2007693305/21/2007
 Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. upon purchasing the vehicle, the contact noticed that the check engine light was illuminated. she was informed that the fuel gauge sensor needed to be replaced. she stated that the fuel gauge indicator needle remains on the empty symbol, even when fuel is in the vehicle. the contact took the vehicle back to the dealer two weeks later to have it repaired. the dealer informed her that the cause of failure was a short in the cluster and the part had to be ordered from puerto rico. the part arrived a week and a half later and the dealer replaced the cluster. one week later, the odometer began to display the incorrect mileage. the odometer was later repaired. two weeks later, the vehicle began making a loud squeaking noise as soon as it was started. the contact took the vehicle back to the dealer and was informed that the cause of failure was the tension belt. the dealer replaced the belt, but later discovered that the part was defective. the belt was replaced again, but the dealer was unsure if the replacement part would be defective as well. the vin, engine size, number of cylinders, speed, and powertrain were unknown. the current mileage was 12,566 and failure mileage was 693.

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