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
10/01/201168000
 The fuel gauge on my vehicle is erratic and does not accurately show the amount of fuel in the tank. it will read full when almost empty, empty when full, or anything in-between. there is no way to tell how much fuel is in the tank which i think is a safety concern. nissan knows about this problem with the xterra fuel sensor but will not issue a recall or fix my vehicle because it doesn't have the right vin according to their customer service people. there are many many other consumers commenting on-line with the same problem. why has a general recall not been issued??? nissan should not be able to get away with knowing of faulty equipment and not fixing it. thank you for your help!
03/14/201273000
 Recall for 2006 xterra with manufacturer date of jan-march. my manufacturer date of my vehicle is august but has the same fuel level sensor issue listed on the recall. this has caused me to dangerously run out of gas on an interstate causing hazardous conditions. problem: fuel sensor indicates there is fuel in the tank when in fact it is empty. it either stays full or stays at half a tank. the service engine soon light comes on intermittantly.
04/14/201294376
 My service engine soon light came on during normal driving. ran the code through a scangauge computer and returned p0436 which is a fuel level circuit high imput. it is a very common issue that make the fuel gauge read incorrectly and could result in a loss of power in the lane of traffic which make for a dangerous situation.
03/14/201273000
 Recall for 2006 xterra with manufacturer date of jan-march. my manufacturer date of my vehicle is august but has the same fuel level sensor issue listed on the recall. this has caused me to dangerously run out of gas on an interstate causing hazardous conditions. problem: fuel sensor indicates there is fuel in the tank when in fact it is empty. it either stays full or stays at half a tank. the service engine soon light comes on intermittantly.
04/14/201294376
 My service engine soon light came on during normal driving. ran the code through a scangauge computer and returned p0436 which is a fuel level circuit high imput. it is a very common issue that make the fuel gauge read incorrectly and could result in a loss of power in the lane of traffic which make for a dangerous situation.
03/14/201273000
 Recall for 2006 xterra with manufacturer date of jan-march. my manufacturer date of my vehicle is august but has the same fuel level sensor issue listed on the recall. this has caused me to dangerously run out of gas on an interstate causing hazardous conditions. problem: fuel sensor indicates there is fuel in the tank when in fact it is empty. it either stays full or stays at half a tank. the service engine soon light comes on intermittantly.
04/14/201294376
 My service engine soon light came on during normal driving. ran the code through a scangauge computer and returned p0436 which is a fuel level circuit high imput. it is a very common issue that make the fuel gauge read incorrectly and could result in a loss of power in the lane of traffic which make for a dangerous situation.
03/28/201288000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact stated that the check engine warning lamp illuminated and fuel gauge was erroneously providing a reading of half full the fuel tank was empty. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel level sensor circuit was defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacture was made aware of the problem who did not offer any assistances since the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 88,000.
03/28/201288000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact stated that the check engine warning lamp illuminated and fuel gauge was erroneously providing a reading of half full the fuel tank was empty. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel level sensor circuit was defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacture was made aware of the problem who did not offer any assistances since the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 88,000. kmj
03/28/201288000
 Tl- the contact owns 2006 nissan xterra. the contact stated that the vehicle check engine warning lamp illuminated and fuel gauge was reading half full when it was actually empty. the vehicle was taken to a local shop. who diagnosed that the vehicle fuel level sensor circuit was defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacture was made aware of the problem who did not offer any assistances since the vehicle was not included on recall nhtsa campaign id number: 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 88,000.jp
10/10/2011
 My 2006 xterra had the p0463 code come up, with the 'service engine soon' light, and my fuel gauge not properly displaying what is actually in the fuel tank. the fuel gauge will drop to show empty when i fill the tank, other times it will slowly raise up to show full, but it can be all over the place. i use my trip odometer to know where i'm actually at for fuel. if this is a known on going issue with xterra's, then there should be a mandatory recall. your assistance with this would be greatly appreciated.
11/01/201180000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact stated the fuel sensor would not provide an accurate fuel level reading. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic but not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and confirmed to the contact that the vehicle was included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank) but the vehicle did not qualify for repairs due to the mileage on the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 82,000.
10/10/2011
 My 2006 xterra had the p0463 code come up, with the 'service engine soon' light, and my fuel gauge not properly displaying what is actually in the fuel tank. the fuel gauge will drop to show empty when i fill the tank, other times it will slowly raise up to show full, but it can be all over the place. i use my trip odometer to know where i'm actually at for fuel. if this is a known on going issue with xterra's, then there should be a mandatory recall. your assistance with this would be greatly appreciated.
11/01/201180000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact stated the fuel sensor would not provide an accurate fuel level reading. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic but not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and confirmed to the contact that the vehicle was included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank) but the vehicle did not qualify for repairs due to the mileage on the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 82,000.
10/10/2011
 My 2006 xterra had the p0463 code come up, with the 'service engine soon' light, and my fuel gauge not properly displaying what is actually in the fuel tank. the fuel gauge will drop to show empty when i fill the tank, other times it will slowly raise up to show full, but it can be all over the place. i use my trip odometer to know where i'm actually at for fuel. if this is a known on going issue with xterra's, then there should be a mandatory recall. your assistance with this would be greatly appreciated.
11/01/201180000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact stated during refueling the fuel does not fill tank properly and the fuel sensor failed to indicate accurate amounts of fuel in the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic. the manufacturer was contacted and they confirmed the vin qualified for recall under nhtsa campaign id number :(fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank), but mileage failed to qualify. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 82,000. rds
01/04/2011100000
 Our fuel sensory went out on our nissan xterra shortly before we reached 100000 miles. nissan is aware of the problem and sent a letter out for a warranty only. however, the warranty included 2006 nissan xterras with less than 72000 miles on them. when i did research i found that over 80000 2006 nissan xterras were affected by this. i contacted nissan usa to have them resolve the issue of the fuel tank sensor and indicated i would like the defect fixed. they refused to fix it and indicated it would cost me a little over $400 to fix. i asked them for financial assistance since i do not have this to pay for the repair on top of my $433 a month a car payment. i recently had a baby and never know when my car is empty. the sensor no longer reads fuel levels and is constantly showing empty. i was up for emissions testing this year and can not pass emissions until the sensor has been replaced. i believe since this is such a wide spread issue that nissan should recall the part. just this week my vehicle ran out of gas according to my speedometor i had 100 miles left on the tank it misread and i was stuck with my sreaming 5 month old on the side on the road at night waiting for aaa to arrive . this wide spread problem needs to be addressed by nissan and not just shoved to the side. way to many vehicles are affected for this to remain a warranty issue only!!!!! i have see the stats listed here on nhtsa. campaign id # 10v075000
04/01/201065000
 Error code p0463 shows i have a faulty fuel sending unit. previous year xterras were serviced for this issue. no recall has been issued.
05/20/201174585
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact stated the fuel sending unit failed. the contact had the unit replaced once under warranty and again under nhtsa recall campaign id number: 10v075000 (fuel system: gasoline storage auxiliary tank) but the failure recurred. the contact believed that the manufacturer did not create a proper recall repair. the failure mileage was 74,585 and the current mileage was 78,000. kmj
10/13/201175013
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact stated that after refueling, the gauge displayed an inaccurate fuel reading. the vehicle was taken to an auto repair shop for diagnostic testing where the contact was advised that the fuel lever sensor was defective. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign i.d. number: 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank) and called the manufacturer. the manufacturer advised that the vehicle was not included in the recall based on the vin. the failure mileage was 75,013. kmj
05/20/201174585
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact stated the fuel sending unit failed. the contact had the unit replaced once under warranty and again under nhtsa recall campaign id number: 10v075000 (fuel system: gasoline storage auxiliary tank) but the failure recurred. the contact believed that the manufacturer did not create a proper recall repair. the failure mileage was 74,585 and the current mileage was 78,000. kmj
10/13/201175013
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact stated that after refueling, the gauge displayed an inaccurate fuel reading. the vehicle was taken to an auto repair shop for diagnostic testing where the contact was advised that the fuel lever sensor was defective. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign i.d. number: 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank) and called the manufacturer. the manufacturer advised that the vehicle was not included in the recall based on the vin. the failure mileage was 75,013. kmj
05/20/201174595
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact stated the fuel sending unit on the vehicle had failed. the contact had it the unit replaced under warranty and again under nhtsa recall campaign id number: 10v075000 (fuel system: gasoline storage auxiliary tank) and it failed each time. the contact feels this is a safety issue and that the manufacturer did not create a proper recall repair. the failure mileage was 74585 and the current mileage was 78,000.rl
10/13/201175013
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact stated while re-fueling the vehicle the fuel gauge did not indicate the correct amount of fuel in the vehicle. the contact was unable to read the amount of the fuel in the vehicle. the contact the vehicle to a auto repair store for a diagnostic test. the test result shown a faulty fuel lever sensor. the contact notice a nhtsa campaign i.d. number 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank) and called the manufacturer. the manufacturer stated the vehicle was not involved in the recall due to the vin number. the contact stated the vehicle run out of fuel without warning due to the faulty fuel gauge. the failure mileage was 75,013. jo
05/20/201174595
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact stated the fuel sending unit on the vehicle had failed. the contact had it the unit replaced under warranty and again under nhtsa recall campaign id number: 10v075000 (fuel system: gasoline storage auxiliary tank) and it failed each time. the contact feels this is a safety issue and that the manufacturer did not create a proper recall repair. the failure mileage was 74585 and the current mileage was 78,000.rl
10/13/201175013
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact stated while re-fueling the vehicle the fuel gauge did not indicate the correct amount of fuel in the vehicle. the contact was unable to read the amount of the fuel in the vehicle. the contact the vehicle to a auto repair store for a diagnostic test. the test result shown a faulty fuel lever sensor. the contact notice a nhtsa campaign i.d. number 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank) and called the manufacturer. the manufacturer stated the vehicle was not involved in the recall due to the vin number. the contact stated the vehicle run out of fuel without warning due to the faulty fuel gauge. the failure mileage was 75,013. jo
06/15/201180000
 The molded fuel tank shell deformed 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 fuel when the tank is empty.
04/01/201182000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact stated that the fuel gauge was malfunctioning. the contact mentioned that the gauge would read empty after refueling. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the fuel gauge was defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offered any assistance since the vehicle was out of warranty. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 76,000 and the current mileage was 82,000. pm
06/29/201152100
 Fuel level indicator failure, ran out of gas in the roadway, check engine light on
04/01/201182000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact stated that the fuel gauge was malfunctioning. the contact mentioned that the gauge would read empty after refueling. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the fuel gauge was defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offered any assistance since the vehicle was out of warranty. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 76,000 and the current mileage was 82,000. pm
06/29/201152100
 Fuel level indicator failure, ran out of gas in the roadway, check engine light on
05/15/201172000
 Defective fuel level sensor, nissan does cover this under warranty but only up to a 70,000 milage limit. if part is defective it should be replaced regardless of miles. i contacted nissan directly and was told sorry, over mileage cannot help. this is a safety issue that could endanger occupants with inaccurate fuel amounts, i.e. un-expectantly run out of fuel in the middle no-where or on the interstate. does it become less safe with more miles, i would think not. nissan should be made to make the repairs regardless of miles.
06/26/201154000
 Check engine light on due to error code p0463 (fuel level sensor malfunction). based on my research this happens to an unusually high number of second generation nissan xterra owners.
05/15/201172000
 Defective fuel level sensor, nissan does cover this under warranty but only up to a 70,000 milage limit. if part is defective it should be replaced regardless of miles. i contacted nissan directly and was told sorry, over mileage cannot help. this is a safety issue that could endanger occupants with inaccurate fuel amounts, i.e. un-expectantly run out of fuel in the middle no-where or on the interstate. does it become less safe with more miles, i would think not. nissan should be made to make the repairs regardless of miles.
06/26/201154000
 Check engine light on due to error code p0463 (fuel level sensor malfunction). based on my research this happens to an unusually high number of second generation nissan xterra owners.
05/01/2011125000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact stated that the vehicle was being inspected by an independent repair shop when he was informed that the service engine light was illuminated on the instrument panel. the contact was also informed that the fuel level sensor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank). the failure and current mileage was 125,000.
05/01/2011125000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact stated the vehicle was being inspected by an independent repair shop when he was informed the service engine light was illuminated on the instrument panel. the contact was also informed the fuel level sensor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure 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 failure and current mileages were 125,000. sm.
04/30/201171000
 2006 nissan xterra vin# 5n1an08u46c558708. my complaint is probably the most common with the xterra. the fuel level sending unit.when i refuel vehicle the gas gauge needle does not move to the full line. iinstead it stays on empty only after driving appox 30 to 40 miles will the needle move back up to the full line but also at the same time the service engine soon light comes on. that will stay on for appox 3 trips of using vehichle before it goes back off. i was told 2006 xterras were covered under this recall however my vin number was not.makes no sense why some 2006s are coverered and others are not. to me you either bought a 2006 xterra or you didnt.i bought a nissan because i thought i wouldnt have these problems i thought that was with non foreign vehichles , boy was i wrong. nissan step up tp the plate and take care of this issue which so many many customers are having instead of turning the cheek.
10/01/201036500
 Fuel sending unit on 2006 nissan xterra fails intermittently when tank is low. the gauge will not move to full at gas station after filling--but does so gradually taking about a day or so. this has occurred twice when on vacation, when gas tank gets low (at home, we never let get below half). nissan will not fix unless it is in failure or check engine light is on when you present @ dealer. even when it fails, the check engine light does not come on.
02/06/201182500
 2006 nissan xterra recall id from nhtsa: 10v075000 they said it doesn't apply to my car!? it's on a recall list for my model but they said my vin is not in there system? wth is going on with nissan and my vin not being in their system for a recall. issue came up engine light on with code p0463, which is what the recall is for.
01/30/201191267
 Nissan xterra 2006, both front cats have failed. dealer said due to ethanol a common problem, cost around $2300. found cats and a mechanic for $1200. after 3 weeks check engine light returned. i am now getting a p0643. dealer passport nissan quoted around $700 to fix plus another $350 for belt replacement. none of the other recalls am eligible for due to being out of warranty. also had to replace front and rear u-joints within a year of each.
02/06/201182500
 2006 nissan xterra recall id from nhtsa: 10v075000 they said it doesn't apply to my car!? it's on a recall list for my model but they said my vin is not in there system? wth is going on with nissan and my vin not being in their system for a recall. issue came up engine light on with code p0463, which is what the recall is for.
01/30/201191267
 Nissan xterra 2006, both front cats have failed. dealer said due to ethanol a common problem, cost around $2300. found cats and a mechanic for $1200. after 3 weeks check engine light returned. i am now getting a p0643. dealer passport nissan quoted around $700 to fix plus another $350 for belt replacement. none of the other recalls am eligible for due to being out of warranty. also had to replace front and rear u-joints within a year of each.
09/10/201071000
 Gas gauge does not read correctly and the check engine light is on. the gas gauge is defective and needs to be replaced.
12/04/2010107600
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. while driving approximately 30 mph all lights on the instrumental panel illuminated the vehicle stalled. the contact was able to move the vehicle on the road shoulder and get the vehicle started. the dealer replaced the fuel sending unit. the manufacturer advised there was an extended warranty for the failure, but the warranty expired at 72,000 miles. the failure and the current mileage were 107, 6000. li
10/06/201028000
 Fuel sending unit level faulty. it is a pratically new and low milage car. the fuel level gauge is not accurate and i was running on an empty tank when it showed 1/2 a tank full. that led to my car running out of gas in the middle of the road late at night commuting home from work.
11/08/201055045
 I drive a 2005 nissan xterra. the service engine light turned on after i filled my vehicle with gas and the gas gauge read 1/4 tank. the guage slowly went up to 1/2 tank, but now i can't trust it.
07/10/201083975
 When fuel gauge reaches half a tank then the needle goes all the way down indicating there is not gas and the kight goes on. the dte goes from couple of hundred miles left to zero. it happen everytime the needle reaches half a tank
11/08/201055045
 I drive a 2005 nissan xterra. the service engine light turned on after i filled my vehicle with gas and the gas gauge read 1/4 tank. the guage slowly went up to 1/2 tank, but now i can't trust it.
07/10/201083975
 When fuel gauge reaches half a tank then the needle goes all the way down indicating there is not gas and the kight goes on. the dte goes from couple of hundred miles left to zero. it happen everytime the needle reaches half a tank
09/24/201055000
 I have a 2006 xterra and i have the same problem that alot of people are having. started off with fuel gauge not reading correct then shortly after the service engine light has been on. i work with someone one else who's 2006 xterra has the exact same problem. why should this be something we have to fix. there is obviously something wrong with the 2006 models.
12/22/200939000
 My '06 nissan xterra fuel sensor stopped working at 39,000 miles. i also got a check engine light soon that came on. $400 for it to be repaired at the dealership.
06/01/200845000
 The fuel gauge suddenly quit working on my 07 nissan xterra,causing my engine light to come on at app. 45,000 miles.
06/01/201029189
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. while the contact was driving approximately 50 mph, the engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. the warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they informed that the fuel level sending unit would need to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired at the owner's expense. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxiliary tank). the vin was not included in the recall. the failure mileage was approximately 29,189. js
09/20/201055000
 2006 nissan xterra---55k, fuel sending unit if bad. fillup with gas & the gauge doesn't work and the ses light stays on.
06/01/200845000
 The fuel gauge suddenly quit working on my 07 nissan xterra,causing my engine light to come on at app. 45,000 miles.
06/01/201029189
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. while the contact was driving approximately 50 mph, the engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. the warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they informed that the fuel level sending unit would need to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired at the owner's expense. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxiliary tank). the vin was not included in the recall. the failure mileage was approximately 29,189. js
09/20/201055000
 2006 nissan xterra---55k, fuel sending unit if bad. fillup with gas & the gauge doesn't work and the ses light stays on.
06/01/201029189
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. while the contact was driving approximately 50 mph, the engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. the warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they informed that the fuel level sending unit would need to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired at the owner's expense. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxiliary tank). the vin was not included in the recall. the failure mileage was approximately 29,189. js
09/20/201055000
 2006 nissan xterra---55k, fuel sending unit if bad. fillup with gas & the gauge doesn't work and the ses light stays on.
06/01/201029189
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. while the contact was driving approximately 50 mph, the engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. the warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they informed that the fuel level sending unit would need to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired at the owner's expense. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxiliary tank). the vin was not included in the recall. the failure mileage was approximately 29,189. js
09/20/201055000
 2006 nissan xterra---55k, fuel sending unit if bad. fillup with gas & the gauge doesn't work and the ses light stays on.
06/01/201029189
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. while the contact was driving approximately 50 mph, the engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. the warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they informed that the fuel level sending unit would need to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired at the owner's expense. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxiliary tank). the vin was not included in the recall. the failure mileage was approximately 29,189. js
09/20/201055000
 2006 nissan xterra---55k, fuel sending unit if bad. fillup with gas & the gauge doesn't work and the ses light stays on.
12/15/200953188
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. upon starting the vehicle the fuel gauge was displaying an improper reading. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where she was informed the fuel pump sending unit needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified and she was informed her vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 10v075000, fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank. the failure has not recurred. the failure mileage was 53,188 and the current mileage was 63,000. sm.
09/16/201043265
 Fuel gauge on 2006 xterra reads empty when it is not. saw online that many people have this problem and in prior models was a recall and corrected but not models after 2005. obviously is still a problem and could run out of gas on a busy highway or who knows what could happen with a fuel problem.
03/15/201032000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the fuel level sending unit inside the fuel tank has fail. the fuel gauge does not accurately show the level of fuel that was left in the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that they can repair the vehicle at a cost to her. there was a recall nhtsa# 10v075000; component: fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary but her vin was not included in the recall. at 32,000 failure mileage the clutch gave out on the highway when driving 50 mph. the vehicle was also taken to the dealer where it was repaired at a cost of $1500 to her. the manufacturer also stated her vin was not part of the recall and they will not cover the repairs of both failures. the failure mileage was 53,000.....mw
09/16/201043265
 Fuel gauge on 2006 xterra reads empty when it is not. saw online that many people have this problem and in prior models was a recall and corrected but not models after 2005. obviously is still a problem and could run out of gas on a busy highway or who knows what could happen with a fuel problem.
03/15/201032000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the fuel level sending unit inside the fuel tank has fail. the fuel gauge does not accurately show the level of fuel that was left in the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that they can repair the vehicle at a cost to her. there was a recall nhtsa# 10v075000; component: fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary but her vin was not included in the recall. at 32,000 failure mileage the clutch gave out on the highway when driving 50 mph. the vehicle was also taken to the dealer where it was repaired at a cost of $1500 to her. the manufacturer also stated her vin was not part of the recall and they will not cover the repairs of both failures. the failure mileage was 53,000.....mw
10/16/200880000
 Fuel level/sending unit failure, worked fine until fill up and then would no longer read the level of fuel in the take after the fill up was complete. purchased $85 part from nissan and with help dropped a full fuel tank down enough to get the defective unit out and replace it with new unit. no nissan did not tell me about this and no they did not help me either.
09/13/201045000
 Nissan is recalling certain model year 2006 and model year 2008 frontier, xterra and pathfinder vehicles. the molded fuel tank shells can deform, causing the fuel sender float arm to contact an embossment molded into the tank shell causing the instrument panel fuel gauge to show that the vehicle has approximately one quarter tank when the fuel tank is empty. this has happened and been repaired 4 times on my 2006 xterra without resolution.
03/15/201032000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the fuel level sending unit inside the fuel tank has fail. the fuel gauge does not accurately show the level of fuel that was left in the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that they can repair the vehicle at a cost to her. there was a recall nhtsa# 10v075000; component: fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary but her vin was not included in the recall. at 32,000 failure mileage the clutch gave out on the highway when driving 50 mph. the vehicle was also taken to the dealer where it was repaired at a cost of $1500 to her. the manufacturer also stated her vin was not part of the recall and they will not cover the repairs of both failures. the failure mileage was 53,000.....mw
10/16/200880000
 Fuel level/sending unit failure, worked fine until fill up and then would no longer read the level of fuel in the take after the fill up was complete. purchased $85 part from nissan and with help dropped a full fuel tank down enough to get the defective unit out and replace it with new unit. no nissan did not tell me about this and no they did not help me either.
09/13/201045000
 Nissan is recalling certain model year 2006 and model year 2008 frontier, xterra and pathfinder vehicles. the molded fuel tank shells can deform, causing the fuel sender float arm to contact an embossment molded into the tank shell causing the instrument panel fuel gauge to show that the vehicle has approximately one quarter tank when the fuel tank is empty. this has happened and been repaired 4 times on my 2006 xterra without resolution.
10/16/200880000
 Fuel level/sending unit failure, worked fine until fill up and then would no longer read the level of fuel in the take after the fill up was complete. purchased $85 part from nissan and with help dropped a full fuel tank down enough to get the defective unit out and replace it with new unit. no nissan did not tell me about this and no they did not help me either.
09/13/201045000
 Nissan is recalling certain model year 2006 and model year 2008 frontier, xterra and pathfinder vehicles. the molded fuel tank shells can deform, causing the fuel sender float arm to contact an embossment molded into the tank shell causing the instrument panel fuel gauge to show that the vehicle has approximately one quarter tank when the fuel tank is empty. this has happened and been repaired 4 times on my 2006 xterra without resolution.
09/06/201061052
 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 still registereda quarter tank. the check engine light came on.i checked the code and the fuel sending unit/sensor had high input. after coming home and doing research i find out thaat many people are having the same problerm. this needs to be fixed and the cutomers shouldn't have to pay for something that was knowingly faulty from the company.
01/14/201061012
 Failure of fuel tank level sending unit to accurately report actual fuel level in gas tank. fuel level sending unit will indicate full fuel, or partial full and then drop immediately to below empty will fuel remains in tank. nissan currently has a recall campaign (nhsta #10v075000) on the fuel level sending unit for 2006-2008 nissan xterras, which provides for the replacement of this part at nissan's expense. however nissan denied my claim under this recall stating that my vin number was not covered under the recall. i indicated that my vehicle was exhibiting the same problem that prompted this recall and that my vehicle should be included since my vehicle obviously had the same defect. nissan north america refused to include my vehicle in the recall and i have been forced to replace the part at my own expense. nstsa should require nissan to include all xterra vehicles produced by them for the years covered under the recall, especially those that are exhibiting the identical problems which precipitated the original recall, and not allow them to exclude certain vin units simply because they wish to do so.
09/06/201061052
 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 still registereda quarter tank. the check engine light came on.i checked the code and the fuel sending unit/sensor had high input. after coming home and doing research i find out thaat many people are having the same problerm. this needs to be fixed and the cutomers shouldn't have to pay for something that was knowingly faulty from the company.
01/14/201061012
 Failure of fuel tank level sending unit to accurately report actual fuel level in gas tank. fuel level sending unit will indicate full fuel, or partial full and then drop immediately to below empty will fuel remains in tank. nissan currently has a recall campaign (nhsta #10v075000) on the fuel level sending unit for 2006-2008 nissan xterras, which provides for the replacement of this part at nissan's expense. however nissan denied my claim under this recall stating that my vin number was not covered under the recall. i indicated that my vehicle was exhibiting the same problem that prompted this recall and that my vehicle should be included since my vehicle obviously had the same defect. nissan north america refused to include my vehicle in the recall and i have been forced to replace the part at my own expense. nstsa should require nissan to include all xterra vehicles produced by them for the years covered under the recall, especially those that are exhibiting the identical problems which precipitated the original recall, and not allow them to exclude certain vin units simply because they wish to do so.
09/06/201061052
 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 still registereda quarter tank. the check engine light came on.i checked the code and the fuel sending unit/sensor had high input. after coming home and doing research i find out thaat many people are having the same problerm. this needs to be fixed and the cutomers shouldn't have to pay for something that was knowingly faulty from the company.
01/14/201061012
 Failure of fuel tank level sending unit to accurately report actual fuel level in gas tank. fuel level sending unit will indicate full fuel, or partial full and then drop immediately to below empty will fuel remains in tank. nissan currently has a recall campaign (nhsta #10v075000) on the fuel level sending unit for 2006-2008 nissan xterras, which provides for the replacement of this part at nissan's expense. however nissan denied my claim under this recall stating that my vin number was not covered under the recall. i indicated that my vehicle was exhibiting the same problem that prompted this recall and that my vehicle should be included since my vehicle obviously had the same defect. nissan north america refused to include my vehicle in the recall and i have been forced to replace the part at my own expense. nstsa should require nissan to include all xterra vehicles produced by them for the years covered under the recall, especially those that are exhibiting the identical problems which precipitated the original recall, and not allow them to exclude certain vin units simply because they wish to do so.
09/06/201061052
 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 still registereda quarter tank. the check engine light came on.i checked the code and the fuel sending unit/sensor had high input. after coming home and doing research i find out thaat many people are having the same problerm. this needs to be fixed and the cutomers shouldn't have to pay for something that was knowingly faulty from the company.
01/14/201061012
 Failure of fuel tank level sending unit to accurately report actual fuel level in gas tank. fuel level sending unit will indicate full fuel, or partial full and then drop immediately to below empty will fuel remains in tank. nissan currently has a recall campaign (nhsta #10v075000) on the fuel level sending unit for 2006-2008 nissan xterras, which provides for the replacement of this part at nissan's expense. however nissan denied my claim under this recall stating that my vin number was not covered under the recall. i indicated that my vehicle was exhibiting the same problem that prompted this recall and that my vehicle should be included since my vehicle obviously had the same defect. nissan north america refused to include my vehicle in the recall and i have been forced to replace the part at my own expense. nstsa should require nissan to include all xterra vehicles produced by them for the years covered under the recall, especially those that are exhibiting the identical problems which precipitated the original recall, and not allow them to exclude certain vin units simply because they wish to do so.
09/02/201071000
 Gas gauge does not read correctly and the check engine light is now on.
05/01/201071000
 2006 nissan xterra ses light came on during hot weather while driving, ses code number p0463 fuel sending unit. filled up tank and gas gauge doesn't work shows 1/2 tank when full, cool weather problem goes away some times, hot weather problem comes back, i never know how much gas i have, nissan recall doesn't apply to mine due to vin numbers not matching recall. nissan consumer affairs was no help, bought brand new $30,000+ ,,75,000 miles now problem started at 71,000. seems nissan has a big problem with this issue and is very slow to address it. poor customer service, danger of running out of fuel as i never know if my gauge is correct.
08/05/201064000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. after fueling up the vehicle while the vehicle was parked he notice that the gas gauge did not move. he stated most of the time after fueling up the gas gauge stays on empty. he reference recall 10v075000, fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and he was advised that his vehicle was not part of this recall. the vehicle has not been repaired. the contact stated he sets his trip mileage counter to avoid running out of gas. the approximate failure mileage was 64,000 and the current mileage was 66,500. vwb
09/02/201071000
 Gas gauge does not read correctly and the check engine light is now on.
05/01/201071000
 2006 nissan xterra ses light came on during hot weather while driving, ses code number p0463 fuel sending unit. filled up tank and gas gauge doesn't work shows 1/2 tank when full, cool weather problem goes away some times, hot weather problem comes back, i never know how much gas i have, nissan recall doesn't apply to mine due to vin numbers not matching recall. nissan consumer affairs was no help, bought brand new $30,000+ ,,75,000 miles now problem started at 71,000. seems nissan has a big problem with this issue and is very slow to address it. poor customer service, danger of running out of fuel as i never know if my gauge is correct.
08/05/201064000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. after fueling up the vehicle while the vehicle was parked he notice that the gas gauge did not move. he stated most of the time after fueling up the gas gauge stays on empty. he reference recall 10v075000, fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and he was advised that his vehicle was not part of this recall. the vehicle has not been repaired. the contact stated he sets his trip mileage counter to avoid running out of gas. the approximate failure mileage was 64,000 and the current mileage was 66,500. vwb
05/01/201071000
 2006 nissan xterra ses light came on during hot weather while driving, ses code number p0463 fuel sending unit. filled up tank and gas gauge doesn't work shows 1/2 tank when full, cool weather problem goes away some times, hot weather problem comes back, i never know how much gas i have, nissan recall doesn't apply to mine due to vin numbers not matching recall. nissan consumer affairs was no help, bought brand new $30,000+ ,,75,000 miles now problem started at 71,000. seems nissan has a big problem with this issue and is very slow to address it. poor customer service, danger of running out of fuel as i never know if my gauge is correct.
08/05/201064000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. after fueling up the vehicle while the vehicle was parked he notice that the gas gauge did not move. he stated most of the time after fueling up the gas gauge stays on empty. he reference recall 10v075000, fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and he was advised that his vehicle was not part of this recall. the vehicle has not been repaired. the contact stated he sets his trip mileage counter to avoid running out of gas. the approximate failure mileage was 64,000 and the current mileage was 66,500. vwb
08/28/201040015
 The fuel gauge light and service light came on, showing empty, due to fuel sensor defection on my 2006 nissan exterra, only 40,000 miles.this cause me confusion and frustration on a long trip. this was existing problem that nissan ignore to recall for replace. many nissan vehicle owner has same problem, and the cost to fix this problem is 500-600 dollars
07/12/201035000
 The fuel gauge is not accurate after filling the tank. it gradually moves up to the proper amount after a long time. up to 70 miles till it registers correctly.
11/15/2009
 Fuel-sending unit prone to failure on 2006 nissan xterra. shortly after purchasing my used nissan the fuel sending unit failed and had to be replaced last fall. less than a year later and the fuel sending unit is once again sending incorrect readings to the fuel indicator. even after filling the tank the fsu reads as 3/4 full and does not indicate properly as fuel is used. nissan has not provided a replacement part that fixes the problem, the replacement component is the same as the one that was installed at the factory and just as prone to failure. this could lead to the dangerous situation of running out of fuel in the middle of a busy road, bridge or rail crossing. nissan has recalled only selected xterras, but all 2005+ xterras use the same part. nissan says that this issue is a safety concern but has only issues a limited recall when many more vehicles are affected.
02/01/201085000
 2006 nissan xterra fuel gauge not working properly its shows there is more fuel in the tank then what there actually is. it occurs on every fuel fill up. i have almost ran out of fuel while on the highway. i have contact nissan about the problem and was told that my vehicle was not on the recall list, and it would cost me $500 dollars to repair. the check engine light now turns on and off, i had the vehicle diagnosis and the diagnostic code was for a faulty fuel level unit.
08/10/201058000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact started the ignition after dispensing fuel into the fuel tank, and observed that the fuel gauge displayed an inaccurate reading with the service engine warning light illumination on the instrument panel. the warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. the failures occurred intermittent. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the technician informed that the fuel gauge would need to be replaced. the part was unavailable at the time of the diagnosis. there was a recall under the nhtsa campaign id number 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxiliary tank); however, the vin was not included in the recall defect. the vehicle was in the process of being repaired at the time of the complaint. the failure mileage was 58,000. js
07/12/201035000
 The fuel gauge is not accurate after filling the tank. it gradually moves up to the proper amount after a long time. up to 70 miles till it registers correctly.
11/15/2009
 Fuel-sending unit prone to failure on 2006 nissan xterra. shortly after purchasing my used nissan the fuel sending unit failed and had to be replaced last fall. less than a year later and the fuel sending unit is once again sending incorrect readings to the fuel indicator. even after filling the tank the fsu reads as 3/4 full and does not indicate properly as fuel is used. nissan has not provided a replacement part that fixes the problem, the replacement component is the same as the one that was installed at the factory and just as prone to failure. this could lead to the dangerous situation of running out of fuel in the middle of a busy road, bridge or rail crossing. nissan has recalled only selected xterras, but all 2005+ xterras use the same part. nissan says that this issue is a safety concern but has only issues a limited recall when many more vehicles are affected.
02/01/201085000
 2006 nissan xterra fuel gauge not working properly its shows there is more fuel in the tank then what there actually is. it occurs on every fuel fill up. i have almost ran out of fuel while on the highway. i have contact nissan about the problem and was told that my vehicle was not on the recall list, and it would cost me $500 dollars to repair. the check engine light now turns on and off, i had the vehicle diagnosis and the diagnostic code was for a faulty fuel level unit.
08/10/201058000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact started the ignition after dispensing fuel into the fuel tank, and observed that the fuel gauge displayed an inaccurate reading with the service engine warning light illumination on the instrument panel. the warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. the failures occurred intermittent. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the technician informed that the fuel gauge would need to be replaced. the part was unavailable at the time of the diagnosis. there was a recall under the nhtsa campaign id number 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxiliary tank); however, the vin was not included in the recall defect. the vehicle was in the process of being repaired at the time of the complaint. the failure mileage was 58,000. js
11/15/2009
 Fuel-sending unit prone to failure on 2006 nissan xterra. shortly after purchasing my used nissan the fuel sending unit failed and had to be replaced last fall. less than a year later and the fuel sending unit is once again sending incorrect readings to the fuel indicator. even after filling the tank the fsu reads as 3/4 full and does not indicate properly as fuel is used. nissan has not provided a replacement part that fixes the problem, the replacement component is the same as the one that was installed at the factory and just as prone to failure. this could lead to the dangerous situation of running out of fuel in the middle of a busy road, bridge or rail crossing. nissan has recalled only selected xterras, but all 2005+ xterras use the same part. nissan says that this issue is a safety concern but has only issues a limited recall when many more vehicles are affected.
02/01/201085000
 2006 nissan xterra fuel gauge not working properly its shows there is more fuel in the tank then what there actually is. it occurs on every fuel fill up. i have almost ran out of fuel while on the highway. i have contact nissan about the problem and was told that my vehicle was not on the recall list, and it would cost me $500 dollars to repair. the check engine light now turns on and off, i had the vehicle diagnosis and the diagnostic code was for a faulty fuel level unit.
08/10/201058000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact started the ignition after dispensing fuel into the fuel tank, and observed that the fuel gauge displayed an inaccurate reading with the service engine warning light illumination on the instrument panel. the warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. the failures occurred intermittent. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the technician informed that the fuel gauge would need to be replaced. the part was unavailable at the time of the diagnosis. there was a recall under the nhtsa campaign id number 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxiliary tank); however, the vin was not included in the recall defect. the vehicle was in the process of being repaired at the time of the complaint. the failure mileage was 58,000. js
11/15/2009
 Fuel-sending unit prone to failure on 2006 nissan xterra. shortly after purchasing my used nissan the fuel sending unit failed and had to be replaced last fall. less than a year later and the fuel sending unit is once again sending incorrect readings to the fuel indicator. even after filling the tank the fsu reads as 3/4 full and does not indicate properly as fuel is used. nissan has not provided a replacement part that fixes the problem, the replacement component is the same as the one that was installed at the factory and just as prone to failure. this could lead to the dangerous situation of running out of fuel in the middle of a busy road, bridge or rail crossing. nissan has recalled only selected xterras, but all 2005+ xterras use the same part. nissan says that this issue is a safety concern but has only issues a limited recall when many more vehicles are affected.
02/01/201085000
 2006 nissan xterra fuel gauge not working properly its shows there is more fuel in the tank then what there actually is. it occurs on every fuel fill up. i have almost ran out of fuel while on the highway. i have contact nissan about the problem and was told that my vehicle was not on the recall list, and it would cost me $500 dollars to repair. the check engine light now turns on and off, i had the vehicle diagnosis and the diagnostic code was for a faulty fuel level unit.
08/10/201058000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact started the ignition after dispensing fuel into the fuel tank, and observed that the fuel gauge displayed an inaccurate reading with the service engine warning light illumination on the instrument panel. the warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. the failures occurred intermittent. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the technician informed that the fuel gauge would need to be replaced. the part was unavailable at the time of the diagnosis. there was a recall under the nhtsa campaign id number 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxiliary tank); however, the vin was not included in the recall defect. the vehicle was in the process of being repaired at the time of the complaint. the failure mileage was 58,000. js
02/15/201043000
 Having problems with 2006 nissan xterra fuel sending unit (fsu). the gas guage shows erratic readings and the service engine soon (ses) light turns on. i pulled the code from local shop and the unit indicates po463 error code. nissan has recalled some vehicles over this issue (nhtsa campaign id number: 10v075000) but my vehicle is excluded: http://www.nissanextendedwarranty.com/recalls/nissan/2006/xterra/nhtsa-19643.html
05/13/200832000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact stated that the fuel gauge on the vehicle is not working properly. the contact stated that when the vehicle is full it will say it is a half tank or empty. this has caused the contact to run our of gas. the dealer stated that this is the same problem as recall campaign number 10v075000 which deals with the fuel system and the fuel gauge. the vin was not available at the time of the complaint. the failure mileage was 32000 and the current mileage was 52000.rl
02/10/201070000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. while the vehicle was parked after fueling the vehicle the gas gauge did not work. on one occurrence the contact ran out of gas. she reference recall nhtsa campaign id number: 10v075000, fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank. the dealer and manufacture advised her that her vehicle was not part of this recall. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and she was advised that the fuel sensor needed replacing. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 85,000. vwb
06/05/201034000
 Tl. contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact stated the fuel gauge system malfunctioned causing the contact not to know how much gas is in the tank. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the dealer verified the fuel gauge system needs to be replace. the contact notice a recall regarding the fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxiliary tank (10v075000) but due to the vin number the vehicle does not fall into the recall. the contact stated this can cause the vehicle to run out of gas and the contact will not know. the failure mileage was 34,000. jo
06/16/201035000
 2006 nissan xterra fuel gauge displays incorrect readings, i have extended warranty and there is a recall but my vehicle is not on the list. i have taken to dealer but they claim nothing is wrong with it. except when i drive vehicle gas gauge goes from quarter tank to empty then back to quarter tank.
06/13/201084000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 nissan x-terra. the float arm is sticking causing the fuel gauge to read incorrectly. the vehicle was taken to the dealer they ran a diagnostic test and the failure is the same as the recall# 10v075000, component: fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank. they inform him his vehicle was not included in the recall and he would have to pay the expense of the repairs. the manufacturer was call and he is waiting for a call back. the failure and current mileage was 84,000....mw
06/01/201047000
 2006 nissan fuel gague shows that the vehicle has one quarter tank when the fuel tank could actually be empty.
06/07/2010100000
 June 2, 2009 i had to have my 2006 nissan xterra to victory nissan in mechanicsville, va after being told by nissan's recall representative that my problem has not been classified as a recall. my fuel-line burst and spewed gas in my engine compartment. it cost me $310.58 to have it replaced. june 7, 2010 the fueline burst in the exact same place, this time spraying me in the face with gasoline when i raised the hood-luckily i was wearing eyeglasses. again i was told by nissan recall that there isn't a recall for this problem. the reason escapes me as this is very dangerous both with potential fire and physical injury. nobody has been hurt so far with this issue. in a separate incident, my fuel gauge that is a known hazard began acting erratically a couple of months ago, and i was told that xterras with my particular vehicle identification number do not fall under the current recall that nissan has on this issue. their reason for the recall is that the fuel gauge could read at 1/4 full but be empty and cause the vehicle to run out of gas in traffic and cause an accident. i guess my car will not run out of gas and cause crashes according to nissan, right?
06/13/201070000
 I have a 2006 nissan xterra with 70k miles on it. my gas tank was under 1/4 of a tank. i filled up and when i started my truck the next day the service engine light came on. i tightened my gas cap and the light still remains. my gas tank had also showed that i had an empty tank. it took a day or so of driving until the gauge showed the correct amount of gas.
07/01/200947000
 2006 nissan xterra fuel level sending unit failure.
04/04/200939000
 I have experienced this failure on my current 2006 xterra im at 39000 miles and they refuse to repair it. warranty on this item is 36000 miles. they even tried to bs me when i said there is even a service bulletin out for this commmon repair. this is how it went: me - is there a current recall or service bulletin for a fuel sending unit failure or dtc p0461/2/3 dealer - let me check sir. me - thanks dealer - no sir me - i find that hard to belive because i have it in my hand it is nissan service bulletin ntb07-069b dealer - i do not have that information on me me - service bulletins are created for common repairs so i know im not that only one with this problem.
01/25/201026000
 The instrument panel fuel gauge showed that the vehicle has gas when the tank is actually empty, the vehicle ran out of gas and stalled in moving traffic causing a risk for an accident
01/23/2009490001
 At 49,000 miles my fuel gauge dropped to empty and my service engine light went on. it has been erratic ever since, mostly reading empty. i had a friend check out the engine light code and it said it was po462, po463 which is the fuel sending unit. i went on the internet and found a service bulletin out on this problem. the issue has never gone away and continues today. i never know how much fuel i have in my tank except i keep track on the odometer how far i have traveled. i have run out of gas a few times on the road not knowing i was about to run out of gas. i also discovered many other people have the same issue. nissan wants over $700 to fix it. i thought the part was covered under the fuel california emission control warranty and was told no. i went back to a nissan dealer as i have in the past to see if a recall has been issued and found out recently there was. but when the dealer checked my vin number they said my xterra was just out side the range of vins that were covered. the service bulletin says all-2005-2008 xterras applied vins. i have an 2006. why is mine excluded?? also i am not able to get my car smoged in my state with the engine light on. currently the car has not been fixed. *tr
05/13/201039400
 Fuel gage of 2006 nissan xterra reports wrong fuel level. if the fuel drops below 1/4 tank the check engine (ce) light comes on. after filling up the tank it takes about 20 miles of driving for the gage to go all the way to full (not instantly as it's supposed to do). if the car is driven for more than 300 miles, and the tank is maintained above 1/4 tank full the ce light goes off. as soon as level drops below 1/4 the ce light comes back on.
04/01/200980833
 Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact noticed the fuel gauge read full when the fuel tank was empty. the dealer replaced the fuel sender and tank seal april 2009. the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in recall (fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary). the contact called the manufacturer and filed a complaint. the failure mileage was 88,833. the current mileage was approximately 105,000.
04/25/201065000
 My 2006 nissan xterra's check engine light repeatedly lights up. when i read the error code it is p0463, which indicates a malfunctioning fuel level sensor. i will reset the light and it will illuminate almost immediately. there was no specific reason for failure other than the part is defective. i would not write concerning this issue, except for the fact that it has become so common that there are internet blogs dedicated to the issue. nissan has issued a recall for the same issue on other similar vehicles like the murano in the same year of production. this defective part needs to be recalled. people rely on their fuel gauges to determine if they have enough gas to make it to their destination and this could possibly leave a motorist stranded in a dangerous or inhospitable situation.
05/10/201090000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact stated that he received a recall notice for recall 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank). he had not previous problems with the vehicle before taking it in for the recall. when the vehicle was returned, the fuel gauge began to malfunction. he took the vehicle back to the dealership but the fuel gauge still did not function correctly. he called the manufacturer and was advised to deal with the dealership. when he confronted the dealer, he was told that they would have to correspond with the manufacturer and notify him when he could take the vehicle back in. he had not been contacted at the time of the complaint. the current and failure mileages were approximately 90,000.
10/06/200838000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact dispensed fuel into the fuel tank to the full capacity level. he observed the fuel gauge displayed an inaccurate reading. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the fuel sending unit was replaced. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxiliary tank). however, the vin was excluded from the recall defect. the failure mileage was approximately 38,000.
04/24/201057524
 2006 nissan xtera fuel level sensor is malfunctioned.
05/12/201049000
 2006 nissan xterra fuel gauge/sender failure at 49k miles with engine service light permanently on.
03/01/200950000
 Fuel gauge does not read fuel level anymore. spoke to dealer, was told it was the fuel tank sending unit (or sensor unit) that had gone bad. apparently there was been a lot of this happening in xterra's.
01/04/201026000
 Fuel sending unit #25060-zzooa for nissan xterra faulty, sends incorrect information about fuel levels. subject to recall on certain vin#, but many more are affected
02/24/2009
 2006 nissan xterra off road, gas gauge stopped working just over 30,000 (warranty ran out), would fill gas tank and gauge would not reflect filling. sometime needle would move to full for a while, then drop to empty without notice. no way to keep track of mileage. have run out of gas 4 times.
05/01/201079000
 After filling tank with gas completely, fuel gauge still reads 1/4 full. this happens 100% of the time since the first time it occurred.
04/27/201070000
 My fuel gauge is faulty. the gas gauge is showing more gas than there is in the tank, then i won't refill when the car is filled up. the truck also has a service engine light on with the code p0463 which is related to the fuel level sending unit. this situation could leave me to stall out due to a lack of gas when the sensor is showing gas in the tank.;
02/15/201015000
 My 2006 nissan xterra has a fuel gauge problem. after filling up the fuel tank, my fuel gauge registered full. after a few days of driving, the fuel gauge did not show a lower fuel level. a few days later, the fuel gauge needle dropped all the way down to empty and the empty indicating light turned on. i had only driven 100 miles so i knew that the tank was not empty. a diagnostic check revealed that the fuel tank sending unit may be at fault. (my daughter owns a honda element and she experienced a similar problem with her fuel gauge and had it repaired under warranty.) i am driving the car and must use the diagnostic code reader to cancle the service car light. my code reader says that the fuel tank level sensor is the problem. my car has just run past its warranty period so costly repairs will result when i get the car repaired. could it be that the fuel tank sending units within the fuel tank were manufactured by the same manufacturer (japanese)? i read an newspaper article stating that nissan was to have a recall on this fuel tank problem but their reply to my email was that there is no recall forth coming.
04/04/20091
 Name: [xxx]. vehicle: nissan xterra, 2006, vin [xxx]. fuel tank level gauge was showing erratic reading and was replaced by the dealer with total charges of $377.93 (including labor charges). i am not sure that this gauge is replaced by the modified float arm. *tr
04/22/201091000
 Fuel guage not working, sudden onset after fueling the vehicle
04/04/201058500
 1. malfunctioning part that nissan is fully aware of (issued a recall of fuel sending unit of several suv's including the xterra) but others that are having the same issues but not part of the recall campaign are not getting replacements covered by nissan. 2. occurs more often than not now; fuel gauge reporting erratic, needle randomly moves, check engine light illuminated. 3. as of right now, a complaint has been filed with nissan corp, to which they do not respond, or seem to have any intention for replacing or reimbursing those customers who have documented failures as described in the recall campaign. i have not purchased a new unit to this date.
06/01/200960000
 2006 nissan xterra fuel gauge giving a false reading fuel level sending unit was replaced
03/15/201030000
 Fuel gauge failed and check engine light is on. when the the tank is just filled, the level registers about 1/8 to 1/4. i have to refuel by odometer. this started about 3 weeks ago, i am on my third tank and it still does it.
03/31/2010680001
 Recently purchased 2006 nissan xterra and have experienced the following problem: fuel gauge causing service engine soon light to be consistently lit. inaccurate fuel level being seen. gauge reads half empty when vehicle is actually empty. impossible to pass emissions check while service engine sensor is lit. contacted nissan and they are recalling and replacing fsu in certain 2006 nissan xterra but even though i have a 2006 nissan xterra my vin number has not been recalled. spoke to nissan and described the fact that my 2006 nissan xterra is experiencing the problems described in the nissan recall but they refuse to include my vehicle. *tr
03/06/201035500
 Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. while driving at speeds of 30 mph, the fuel level indicator began abnormally reading inaccurate fuel levels. the check engine light then illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the dealer advised replacing the fuel sensor. the manufacturer would not provide any assistance. the vehicle has not been repaired as of yet. the approximate failure and current mileages were 35,500. updated 05/19/2010. *lj
04/10/201064000
 Fuel level sensor fails sometimes showing tank empty, 1/4 full, or reads correctly and the obdc system issues a check engine code.. this is a known and common problem with nissan vehicles. nissan has only issued a recall for cases where the sensor stops workign and does not generate a check engine code.
04/02/201044000
 2006 nissan xterra obdii error code p0463 - fuel level sensor a circuit high input: essentially, filling up your gas tank is not registered by the gas gauge, so you run the risk of running out of gas and getting stranded somewhere. the estimated repair cost is very high ...
01/05/201064000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact was driving approximately 30 mph when the vehicle stopped unexpectedly due to a lack of gasoline in the tank. the fuel gauge displayed an inaccurate reading of half full; however, the fuel tank was empty. the vehicle had not been repaired for the malfunction. the failure mileage was 64,000. the current mileage was 68,000.
04/04/201050000
 Fuel sensor level doesnt work at 50k miles in a 2006 nissan xterra. problem seems to be widespread.
05/08/200945000
 Sevice engine soon light came on one day. next time i filled my tank up with gas the fuel gauge didn't register and stayed on empty. since then it has fluctuated from 1/4 tank to empty and does not correctly gauge the amount of gas in the tank. ses light remains on.
03/28/201048000
 1. had just filled up my gas tank on a road trip and the check engine light came on. 2. the fuel gage read empty even though it was just filled. it scared me as i thought maybe there was a gas leak. checked around and didn't see or smell gas so continued on home with shot nerves. 3. had the check engine code diagnosed and it read as a faulty fuel level sensor. upon further research on the web this turns out to be a very common problem which nissan has not recalled. it will cost $500+ to fix.
11/01/200986000
 6 months ago my 2006 nissan xterra service engine light went on and my gas gauge stopped working. i had a diagnostic check done and it is a p0463 code which is the fuel sensor. nissan wants to charge almost $700 to fix. after researching i found this is happening to thousands of xterras. i have called nissan and they admit it is a known issue there is no recall on it.
03/17/201050000
 Many nissan 2006 xterra's recalled for fuel sending device not working, in other words, gas gage does not work. i was told by nissan that they are keeping records of thoe not recalled, may be future recalls. fuel gage does not work. their sonsumer complaint line said stick a stick down gas tank line to see if have gas, ridiculous. how do i have the same problem and not qualify for recall.
03/20/201051000
 Fuel sending unit on a 2006 nissan xterra, malfunction. same model same year as current recall, but not covered under the current recall notice.
10/15/2009470001
 2006 nissan xterra. 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, the needle went to empty, and the low fuel light came on. after driving a couple miles, the check engine light came on. i assumed it was a fuel sending unit/sensor. after returning home, i went online and searched for this problem which lead me to x.nissanhelp.com and i read where many others have experienced the same problem. it confirmed that 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 xterra's, frontier's, and pathfinder's should also be recalled for the same problem. why wait for people to run out of gas and possibly cause accidents and deaths, especially since the problem lies in an integral part of the vehicle. cost of repair ranges from $300-600. *dt
03/13/2010441001
 I went to fill up my tank with gas (was 3/4 empty). after fill up, the sensor light came on and the gas gauge continued to read 1/4 tank. *tr
01/20/2010475001
 There was no indication of a problem until i topped off my fuel tank. i noticed the service engine soon light illuminate and the fuel gauge did not move. the gauge eventually crept up to near full after approximately 50 miles of driving but the light did not turn off. the same symptoms continue today. i took the vehicle to a nissan dealer and they diagnosed the error as a faulty fuel sensor. nissan advised me today that my 2006 xterra is apparently not covered by the current recall of the faulty fuel sensors. *tr
03/06/2010510001
 After filling up the gas tank on my 2006 xterra the gas gauge read empty and the service engine light came on. i contacted the nissan dealer who informed me that this was not related to any recall. how can this be when i have notice many other complaints from 2006 xterra owners reporting the same problem. *tr
02/01/2010395001
 After filling up, the fuel gauge still reads empty and the service engine soon light is on. this problem will correct itself after driving for a few days. however, when a fill up is needed again, same problem persisted. i have only 39k on the vehicle which i purchased new and the dealer is now telling me that the fix is $400 - $600 for a new fuel sensor. the safety complaint i have is that you never know how much fuel you have and the possibility of being stranded is very real. after checking out many online forums, this seems to be a trend with later model nissan xterras, frontiers and pathfinders. a recall is badly needed for the fuel level sensor unit. *tr
07/15/2009720001
 Fuel level sensor started moving around erratically roughly 8 months ago on a 2006 nissan xterra. now the gauge almost always reads empty which in turn keeps my low fuel light on. this problem has also triggered the service engine light. therefore, i do not know how much fuel is in my vehicle unless i track mileage and this is not completely accurate. also i would not know if anything else might be wrong with my vehicle since my service engine light is always on. *tr
07/07/2009480001
 Around 48,000 miles, my check engine light would come on and stay on for a few days. then around 49,000 miles my gas hand would drop even if i had half a tank of gas in it. now my check engine light stays on and won't go off. i've seen on the internet where others are having the same problem and wanted to document my problem as well. *tr
01/20/2010640001
 2006 nissan xterra off road, 4x4. fuel level sensor or sending unit is failed causing the fuel level gauge to read incorrectly, or always read empty. this could lead to running out of fuel at a dangerous time. i have spoken to many other owners of this vehicle and like vehicles in this range of model years who have had the same problem. some have had their repairs covered by nissan others have not. *tr
01/21/2010450001
 I own an 06 nissan xterra with 45k miles. after topping off my fuel tank with exxon fuel (not a discount fuel), my check engine light came on and the fuel gauge would not show full. after about 45 minutes of driving the gauge eventually crept to read nearly full, however the check engine light remains on. after some research apparently the fuel tanks sending unit is at fault and was a recalled item on nissan xterras produced before mine. *tr
01/21/2010480001
 Fuel gauge issue. the nissan xterra is exactly 3 years old and has about 48,0000 mile on it. a few days ago the check engine light came on and code readers says p0463 - fuel level sensor circuit high input problem 1) open or short circuit 2)poor electrical connection 3) faulty fuel level sensor. i searched the internet and it is a very common problem on nissan xterra's, pathfinders, and frontiers. i read there was a recall on older models but haven't confirmed it yet. this problem could lead to a problem as people run out gas when they don't expect too - or else they have to pay $600 to have it repaired because it requires removal of the gas tank. *tr
08/01/2009390001
 The fuel level sensor in my 2006 nissan xterra has failed and my fuel gauge is inoperable. after some research, i have discovered that there are literally 1000's of people with the same problem. nissan is ignoring this problem and it is a major safety issue. http://x.nissanhelp.com/forums/xterra/4151-fuel-gauge-problem-service-engine-soon-light.html. *tr
11/15/2009440001
 Fuel gauge showed 1/4 full and the car stopped with no gas. filled up from a container brought by my daughter and drove to the gas station to fill up. tank full and the gauge shows empty with the empty light on and then the ses light also turned on. took the car to get a reading of the codes and comes out has fuel pump sender unit which controls the fuel gauge. the solution so far is to control the gas using the mile counter. concerned about the possibility of the pump stop working while driving. 2006 xterra. 44k miles. *tr
12/26/2009600001
 After filling tank gas tank today (approx. 1/2 full), i noticed that my check engine came on and stayed on. also, my fuel level gauge did not register that the tank had been filled. i checked the fuel cap several times to make certain the cap was tight - which it was. consequently, i went to firestone for a diagnostic test and discovered that the fuel-sending unit had malfunctioned. i was informed by the serviceman that the cost for repairs was $388. *tr
12/21/2009650001
 Check engine light stays on and gas gauge does not register on 2006 nissan xterra. appears to be defective fuel sensor/sending unit. apparently, there was issue in past which led to recall on earlier models. *tr
12/01/2009528581
 Fuel gauge not functioning properly, service engine soon light constantly on. *tr
11/28/2009480001
 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 check engine light came on. 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
12/15/2009447001
 I own a 2006 nissan xterra. i went to fill up the tank yesterday and once filled the tank still registered empty. a few miles down the road the check engine light came on. the tank still reads empty. as a mechanic i know what the problem is, and from reading online i have found alot of others with my same vehicle have had the same problem. the fuel sending unit is faulty and needs to be replaced. i was informed that the part was not under warranty and feel that with the common occurrence of the part failure this could become a serious safety hazard. drivers have no way of knowing how much fuel is in their tanks. i believe that nissan should acknowledge the severity of this problem. *tr
05/01/2009400001
 2006 xterra fuel gauge showed empty even after filling up. i now have service engine soon light that won't go off. the gas gauge does not work. *tr
11/23/2009400001
 Error code p0463 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 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. 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 years 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
10/29/2009654601
 My 2006 nissan xterra's service engine light is on. repair shop said diagnostic code is high level fuel sensor. gas gauge indicates either empty or half even after filling the tank. seems to be a common problem. *tr
10/29/2009478741
 I stopped at a gas station to fill up my 2006 nissan xterra and after the fill up my gas gauge still read 1/4 tank. after a mile of driving, the service engine light came on. i brought the vehicle to aamco to have the code read. the error code came up as po463. aamco told me that this is a very common problem with the nissans and that i should review other cases on the internet. i have 47,000 miles on the vehicle and have read many threads on websites that show this being a common problem with nissans' around the same mileage. with the amount of problems that i have seen with this exact problem around the same mileage, i believe nissan should issue a recall, especially since the fuel level sensor is not covered under their extended warranty. *tr
10/23/2009430001
 Took car it because gas gauge (even after filling up) reads empty, took it in and mossy nissan in el cajon claimed they fixed it, but after having my car for about 3hs after the including checking out or diagnostic testing they gave me my car back and it dong the sane thing. *tr
10/20/2006390001
 I have a 2006 nissan xterra that has a fuel sensor problem. when i went to fill up my tank with gas last time, my gas gauge won't go above a 1/4 tank and the service engine soon light comes on. my vehicle currently has 39,000 miles on it. i did some research and found this is happening to many other owners of the nissan xterra's and pathfinder. *tr
10/10/2009350001
 2006 nissan xterra: fuel sending unit/sensor not working properly. gas needle fuel tank gauge is not registering full tank. check engine light has lit up. *tr
10/12/2009550001
 2006 nissan xterra error code: p0463 fuel level sensor a current high input at 55,000 miles the fuel gauge sending unit malfunctions. *tr
07/01/2009550001
 I own a 2006 nissan xterra and the fuel gauge is it not working most of time, my gas light is on and it is triggering my service engine soon light even when i fill up the truck all the way up the light still stays on and every once and a while it will show my correct fuel amount but it is very rare. i have searched around and it seems like a lot of nissan models have this problem and if you take it to the dealership it is a 600.00 + dollar repair which i do not feel i should have to pay due to nissans error. *tr
10/03/2009510001
 The fuel level sensor on many newer nissan trucks is going bad right after the 36k warranty expires and costs the owner an average of 400 dollars to fix. this issue causes the service engine soon light to come on and consequently cannot pass inspection without being fixed. i've seen many many cases of this online on bulletin boards and forums, and it seems to me this is widespread enough that it should be recalled. *tr
08/06/2009520001
 We own a 2006 nissan xterra with approximately 55k miles. along with thousands of others, we are experiencing the same problem of a faulty fuel level sensor. our model has 2 fuel gauges--1 electronic that estimates the number of miles remaining (dte) and 1 standard fuel gauge (f----e). after filling the tank, both gauges had intermittent issues. a few fills later, both gauges indicate an empty tank. everyone seems to experience this problem shortly after the 30,000 mile warranty has expired, forcing the consumer to spend ~$500 to fix the issue. since it is clearly a faulty part, nissan needs to recall this part or fix it for free when this specific issue is identified. my pregnant wife drives our xterra daily and i do not feel safe allowing her to drive a car with absolutely no fuel gauge. however, i refuse to pay $500 for a part that was faulty from the start, as demonstrated by the thousands of posts we have found indicating error po463. thank you for your attention to this widespread and potentially damaging issue. *tr
08/31/2009630001
 Gas tank was reading 1/4 tank so i filled it and the tank still showed 1/4 tank and within an hour the service engine soon light came on...went to advance auto, received the same code as everyone else who has a complaint about this issue (0463) and was told that it's a fuel sending unit problem. the next day my tank finally registered as being full but the service engine light remained on. had the code reset and now i am cautious about letting the fuel get too low in my vehicle. nissan should be responsible for this not the customer. *tr
05/15/2009800001
 I own a 2006 nissan xterra. at the beginning of this year, 2009, the fuel gauge would time-to-time stop working. when the fuel level reaches below 1/2 a tank, the gauge would automatically drop to empty. when this happens and the vehicle is fueled to a full level, the gauge would still not operate. it takes a few miles of driving before the fuel gauge will slowly begin to reach to the top. this would occur every time the fuel would reach below 1/2 tank. after this happens, its a guessing game on trying to figure out how much is in my tank. i have been stranded on the side of the road three times now. i was told by a nissan dealership in another town, there was a recall for that part. when contacting a dealership near me, they disagreed and gave me a price to fix the problem. *tr
09/06/2009770311
 Check engine light came on and my fuel gauge reads zero fuel with a full take. *tr
04/15/2009480001
 When fill up gas gauge reads empty. check engine light comes on. i bought part will install myself. *tr
06/15/2009363181
 Faulty fuel sensor in nissan xterra 2006. appears to be a frequent failure with nissan vehicles after 36 months (due to corrosion in the unit). unit can read faulty causing vehicle to stop. nissan acknowledges defect but will not recall and replace these units. *tr
08/23/2009585621
 After filling up my 2006 nissan xterra, the low fuel light came on and the needle on empty. discount auto parts told me that the check engine light says that the fuel sensor is not working properly. after researching, apparently this is a common problem with nissan xterras and was once recalled in 2004 for all 2000-2004 models, but nissan isn't recalling them anymore. i feel this is obviously a manufacturers error and needs to be repaired! *tr
04/16/2007460001
 Gas gauge does not work properly reads empty all the time seems to be an ongoing problem with two models of nissans. *tr
07/24/2009443501
 Fuel sending unit failure. *tr
03/01/2009523411
 Po463 error codes, causing faulty gas gauge readings that could allow you to run out of gas without warning. *tr
07/12/2009720001
 Today, i had about 1/4 tank of gas and filled up before taking a short road trip. when i turned the car back on, the gas gauge read empty and the low fuel light was on. i pulled over, checked to make sure the gas cap was on properly and started the car back up. the gauge still read empty, the low fuel light was still on, and a few miles down the road, the service engine soon light came on. i have found out that this is caused by a defective fuel system sensor that is a know defect. *tr
07/09/200942000
 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 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. it seems that somthing 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 ivoq n n n n 65 v
07/08/2009330801
 Fuel sensor continually reads tank empty when tank is full. service engine light comes on when engine gets to 1/4 tank. told that this is a problem with most 2006 models and not covered by warranty. *tr
10/15/2008650001
 Fuel gauge gives incorrect readings, sometimes reads high, sometimes reads low, sometimes goes all the way to empty after filling the tank and at random times. if this was a recall for the 1st generation xterra, it should be a recall for the 2nd generation as well. *tr
06/24/2009670001
 Fuel sending unit is malfunctioning causing check engine light to go on. apparently a very common occurrence on nissan xterras. *tr
05/15/2009530001
 The fuel level sensor on late model nissan trucks and sport utility vehicles fails and reads an empty level after fill-up. the manufacturer knows of this recurring problem and has issued a technical bulletin ntb07-069a to inform its technicians of the procedure needed to correct the problem. this failure occurs without warning, and remains constant until corrected by the manufacturer. the technical bulletin describes the repair procedure needed to only replace the sending unit, and not the entire fuel pump. failure to correct the problem could potentially lead to vehicles stalled on congested highways due to improper fuel level readouts. *tr
06/04/2009370001
 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 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. 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
05/29/2009600001
 Filled my 2006 nissan xterra full with gas and gas gauge did not register any fuel being put into tank. after 3 miles of driving the service engine soon light came on. after 40 miles of driving fuel gauge went to full but the light is still on. i have noticed that once i get below half a tank of fuel the needle on the gauge doesn't move until i have about 1/8th of the tank left. this has been going on since 45,000 miles and currently has 60,000 miles but this last fill-up was the first to have the service engine soon light. *tr
02/10/2009550001
 Fuel gauge sensor reads ------ and flashes dte (distance to empty). also check engine light turns on and dashboard fuel gauge stays on empty. *tr
01/07/2009375001
 The fuel sending unit has gone out in my 2006 nissan xterra after only 37,000 miles. i have been checking and evidently there are many people with a similar problem. in addition nissan had the same problem in previous years models and they did a recall. i believe we need one done now as this could create a potential safety problem. *tr
05/05/2006401051
 The fuel sensor on my 2006 nissan xterra failed. so i cannot tell how much fuel i have in my vehicle. after reading several online blogs this is an issue that affects many nissan vehicles. however there is no recall because its not safety related. perhaps being a single mom getting stranded on the road because i cannot tell how much fuel i have should be a safety concern. it doesn't hurt to file a complaint i assume. *tr
08/15/2008450001
 Vehicle had less than 1/4 tank of gas and i stopped to fill up. driving away from the pump, i noticed my fuel gauge still said under 1/4, and about a mile down the road my check engine light came on. i stopped at a autozone and checked the code (fuel sending unit failure) the xterra had 45k miles when this occurred. *tr
04/28/2009500001
 Gas gauge acting irregular. shows empty even after filling up the tank. service engine light on. took the vehicle to nissan and the repair is about $450.00 for the fuel gauge sensor. for a car with about 50,000 miles, it's an unexpected and unnecessary cost. judging by the number of complaints, this item should warrant a recall. *tr
05/15/2008450001
 2006 nissan xterra - bad fuel gauge sensor. service engine light always on - when gas tank is filled the gas gauge goes to empty, as the gas is used the gauge slowly shows gas in the tank, the service engine light never goes off. nissan dealer wants over $500 to fix. *tr
04/17/2009380001
 Apparently this is a bigger problem than i thought...there def. needs to be a recall!! today i went to the gas station to fill up, i was at about a 1/4 of a tank. after filling, got in the vehicle, turned it on, and saw that it was still saying i had a quarter of a tank. anyways, i ignored it until a couple miles down the road the service engine soon light came on. *tr
04/15/2009394061
 Noticed it the first time last night. i had just under a 1/4 tank of gas in my 2006 nissan xterra, and drove 15 miles and pulled over to use the phone. left the engine running, and suddenly noticed the service engine soon light was lit, and the gas gauge read empty. impossible, and illogical. turned off the engine, turned back on...same thing. drove to gas station, filled up, made sure clicked the gas cap three times for proper seal. gauge read that the gas tank was full, but the service engine soon light was still lit. *tr
05/10/2008462341
 2006 nissan xterra off-road fuel gauge no longer accurately reflects the actual fuel level in the gas tank. after a full tank of fuel, only goes to 3/4 level on fuel gauge low fuel light indicator no longer works either fuel level does not go below 1/4 level, even when actual fuel level is almost empty. *tr
04/01/2009340001
 I have a 2006 xterra and at approximately 34,000 miles the fuel gauge started acting wacky. marked empty though i just filled up and it would sluggishly go to full after a while. a few days after this the check engine soon light came on and won't go off. fuel gauge is still acting wacky. it figures this started happening after the warranty is up. *tr
06/01/2008450001
 Check engine light is on. when code is checked, it says defective fuel sending unit. the fuel gas does not work either. as i search for repairs or parts on the internet, i discovered this is a massive problem affecting thousands of nissan vehicles over many years' models. *tr
04/05/2009280001
 2006 nissan xterra off road. filled up with gas and the service engine light came on, as well as the gas gauge will no longer read correctly. this seems to be an ongoing issue with the xterra and needs to be made the subject of a recall. *tr
02/01/2009370001
 Gas tank is lose causing a squeaking noise while going over any bumps in the road. dealer states faulty fuel system and states if not replaced it will shut off at any given moment which could cause a serious accident. many other users have reported same problem for 2006 nissan xterra's with a faulty fuel system. nissan refuses to fix without slapping a $600 price tag on the repair. *tr
11/15/2008470001
 My gas gauge was reading empty, so i went and filled up the tank and started the car and the gauge was still reading empty and then after a day or so the check engine light cane on. i asked a mechanic why the light was coming on and he replied the fuel level sending unit. the car is a 2006 and i have only had it 2 years this type of problem should not be happening, not to mention the $500.00 fee to repair this problem! *tr
03/01/2009450001
 I have a 2006 nissan xterra and the fuel gauge started to malfunction at about 45k miles. i also have been having a problem with the vehicle starting. the warranty is up so i decided to do some research and see if there are others having the same problem. after reading over a hundred other complains on the internet for the same problem around 40-60k miles, i decided to send this complaint. something should be done for the loyal nissan customers that spend the money and then have a problem that is obviously a defect. with parts and labor this will run any where from $500-800. this is wrong and nissan should have a recall (if there was a safety issue like airbags or set belts they would have had a recall). a faulty part deserves a recall also. *tr
12/01/2008550001
 I have a 2006 nissan xterra. at about 55k miles the fuel gauge would read empty at anything under a 1/2 tank of fuel. my service engine soon light stays on constantly, and my tire pressure light stays on as well, even after i've just filled the tires to their required psi. once i fill my tank, my fuel gauge won't automatically return to full, but will rise after i've been driving. *tr
12/19/2008442381
 In december 2008 after filling the fuel tank the fuel gauge indicated only 1/4 full. approximately 4 hours later the same day after several on and off cycles the mil was illuminated. gauge indication eventually returned to near full as the fuel was used. after dropping below 1/4 tank the gauge now drops to zero and the low fuel light is illuminated. condition still exists in late february 2009. have not have code read but research confirms that symptoms are identical other reports with failure confirmed as defective fuel level sensor. *tr
12/16/2008500001
 I have a 2006 nissan xterra purchased this vehicle in sept of 08 since dec of 08 the check engine light came on and my gas gauge always marks empty i can never tell how much gas i have i called the dealer and they said that the extended warranty i have does not cover this and for them to check it will cost me 120.00 plus another 600.00 to repair. *tr
01/15/2009500001
 Fuel gauge does not register properly, causing vehicle to run out of gas without notice. now after filling tank, low fuel level light comes on and service engine light is on.
04/17/2008380001
 At approximately 38,000 miles, 1.5 years into ownership of a 2006 nissan xterra, fuel gauge stopped reading fuel level. petaluma, ca nissan dealership indicated a faulty fuel sensor not under warranty would cost $400-600 to repair. not repaired to date. internet search shows thousands of similar faults on 06-08 nissan suvs. *tr
01/18/2009395001
 My 2006 nissan xterra's fuel sending unit has a problem, which results in (a) car does not register full tank of gas after fill-up, (b) occasional (once per 8 fill ups) service engine light comes on, which resets itself after several engine starts. this happens immediately after gas tank of filled. service at ferman nissan in tampa has given me response similar to another owner of this make/model (quoted below). since problem with fuel sending unit can result in sudden stop of engine on highway, i think it should be recalled. i experienced my first occurrence of this problem at 39,500 miles, and this is in line with what other owners report. (39k~49k mile range and after 2 yrs). 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 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. 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
01/30/2009610001
 About 5 minutes and approximately 3 miles after refueling my 2006 nissan x-terra, the fuel gauge dropped to empty and the low fuel light came on. after leaving it parked for 20 minutes, i returned to the truck and when i started it the service engine soon light came on and the fuel gauge was still at empty. when i hooked the truck up to a diagnostic computer it said the fuel sending unit was bad. i looked this problem up on the web to see if any other x terra owners have had this problem. i found loads of websites with owners accounts of their problems with the fuel sending unit on xterras frontiers and pathfinders. my truck has 62000 miles and this problem is not covered under any type of warranty. the nissan dealer wants $99.00 just to look at it. if this fuel sending unit fails while i am driving isn't it a major safety problem? *tr
01/30/2008810001
 Fuel gauge did not go to full level after putting gas in the tank and later the service engine light came on. *tr
01/19/2009499691
 I have a 2006 nissan xterra with 49,969 miles on it. after filling up the tank with gas the gas gauge read empty and the warning light remained on. in addition, the service engine soon light illuminated. after two more trips the gas gauge began to read correctly but the ses light remained on. i checked the gas cap was tight and subsequently spoke to a friend with the same vehicle that has had the same problem. i have not yet taken the vehicle to a nissan dealer, because i understand the problem is most likely a fuel sending unit and will cost $300 - $600. my fear is that this problem will happen when my wife is driving and she will either run out of fuel, or think that she has run out of fuel in error. *tr
01/14/2009260001
 Upon refilling fuel tank, gauge went to zero and service engine soon light came on. *tr
12/15/2008474021
 I have an 2006 nissan xterra with 47,402 miles and i filled up and noticed my gas gage showed my tank completely empty!! of course my ses light came on. i went to the nissan dealer this morning and they told me that i am out of my warranty and it will cost $500.00-$600.00 to fix. 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
10/13/2008586001
 I purchased this xterra in may of 2006. in the past 8 weeks i have had to have my 06 nissan xterra towed to the dealer six times for the same issue of not starting. the first time i was told i was out of gas. since then, i've been told the security module had gone bad, i had corrosion on the battery terminal causing it to go in to stolen mode, the fuel pump had gone bad (replaced twice), and the wiring harness to the fuel pump had a short in it (replaced twice). the dealer says they have not been able to replicate the problem and want to give me my car back without actually finding out the real issue. this is my family vehicle and i do not do any towing or off-road with it. prior to these issues, my transmission went out at 11k miles and left me stranded on the side of an interstate for over 3 hours while i waited for a tow truck, and have had to have the fuel gauge sensor, catalytic converter, and tire pressure sensors replaced. *tr
12/10/20081
 I have a 2006 nissan xterra and the fuel gauge isn't reading after we fill the tank up. the service engine soon light keeps appearing also. we have been doing some research to try to find out what the problem is and we discovered that is a very common problem in 05/06 models and the manufacturer isn't covering it. *tr
11/30/2008400001
 Gas sending unit is failing. vehicle idles roughly, and service engine light is on. gas gauge takes forever to show full tank after fill up. this vehicle is not covered under warranty and the dealer is charging $700 to fix it. *tr
12/06/2008513211
 I'm having a problem with my 2006 xterra. i fill my gas tank, the gauge falls to the bottom and the light comes on, at about a half a tank of gas the needle moves to a full tank, ..my gas needle is not working.... *tr
12/03/2008240001
 I filled up my 2006 nissan xterra with gas last night and now the gas gauge only goes up to 3/4 tank and the service engine light is on. the vehicle only has 24,000 miles on it and i have read that this is a common problem with several nissan models dating back several years. i purchased my nissan xterra from niles in key west fl and have had zero problems with it until now. *tr
11/16/2008840001
 I drive a 2005 xterra off-road - it seems as if my fuel level sensor is acting up - from what i read at other forums, this is a continuous problem with xterra, pathfinders, frontiers. i was wandering if nissan will have a recall for this problem. *tr
10/01/2006920001
 Faulty fuel level sending unit on a 2006 nissan xtera.. fuel gauge will indicate a low fuel level, and upon filling with fuel , gauge will remain at low level. after a few miles gauge will begin to move until reaching proper level and then operate correctly until next required fill up. check engine light comes on to indicate problem and service person says sending unit needs to be replaced. this is a common problem with xteras and is not covered by warranty. it seems common enough that this faulty part is a bad design and should be recalled. *tr
10/06/2008740001
 My 2006 xterra fuel gauge will not rise when i fill the tank. after driving a few miles after the fill up the needle drops to empty and fuel light comes on. then the next time i start my truck the service engine light comes on and stays on until my fuel tank is below half full. *tr
09/25/2008700001
 Gas gage is wrong - always -- and check engine light is always on. i found out it's going to cost me over $400 to fix this issue. too many others with the same complaint. *tr
09/20/20081
 The gas gauge in our 2006 nissan x-terra has stopped working and is causing our check engine light to come on. if there is a full tank of gas, the gauge is on empty and the light comes on. it gradually comes back up but never goes above 3/4 full tank. we were quoted $800 to fix it because of the way the sensor has to be replaced. *tr
06/10/2008450001
 I have a 2006 nissan xterra. every time i fill my gas tank the gas gauge drops to the bottom and the light comes on. after cranking the check engine soon light comes on. after driving a short ways the gauge gradually begins to move back up to the top. after several driving trips the check engine soon light will turn itself off. this happens each time i fill my tank whether the tank is 3/4, 1/2, 1/4, or empty. *tr
10/13/20081
 My 2006 xterra fuel gauge won't move even i filled up the tank from 1/4 of tank. *tr
09/10/2008460001
 I turned on my 2006 nissan xterra the other day and saw my check engine light was on. i knew this was clearly wrong as i just had my car serviced. two days later i turned on my car and the gas gauge quit working completely. it fluctuates up and down. i went on the internet and researched this and found this to be a problem in many nissan's. this clearly is a defect that should be dealt with. it costs between $300 and $600 to fix and loyal nissan owners should not be penalized for nissan's mismanagement. *tr
09/01/20083600001
 I have a 2006 nissan xterra. the problem is with the fuel indicator. it does not drop below the 1/2 full mark, indicating that i have run out of gas. i have reported this problem twice and they have stated that they have fixed the problem. for a third time, i have run out of gas, while the indicator says that i have almost half a tank. i have reported the problem gain and was told to bring the vehicle in to have it looked at again. my vehicle came with a 36k mile warranty which has now expired since i am at 38k. *tr
05/30/2008
 Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. when the fuel tank is filled to its capacity within 3 miles the fuel gage indicated that the vehicle has no fuel and the check engine light is illuminated. when the engine was shut off, the fuel gage indicated the correct amount of fuel. since the failure has occurred, the contact has to restart the vehicle for the correct fuel gage reading. the vehicle is being diagnosed by the dealer. the vin is unavailable. the current and failure mileages were 41,000.
06/25/2008359851
 Recently, my gas gauge read 1/4. i went to the gas station to fill up and after i filled up the tank, the gas gauge still read 1/4 and the service engine soon light came on. it approximately took an hour for the fuel gauge to read a full tank. since then, the light stays on all the time. *tr
03/01/2008400001
 Nissan 2006 xterra with approx 40k miles. after filling car with gas, the fuel gauge goes all the way to empty, then the check engine light comes one. the fuel level will gradually go back up to about 3/4 and will descend properly, but then subsequent refills cause the same problem. diagnostic code is 0463. many other people having the same problem with nissan trucks and 4x4's. dealers want between $450 - 600 dollars to replace this! since it is part of fuels system level it should be covered as emissions related, right? my car will now not pass the emissions inspection. *tr
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY
03/07/200856400102/27/2006
 After filling the vehicle with fuel the gas gauge failed to properly read the correct amount of fuel in the vehicle after filling the tank all the way the gauge stayed at the half full mark and remained there the vehicle was giving the nissan technician a code reading of 0463 ( fuel level sensor high input) when i went to the dealer i was told this problem was wide spread with one or two xterra trucks a day coming in for this problem at this dealer alone i was told today by nissan customer service nissan will not have a full recall done for this problem saying it is vin specific but obviously it is not a vin specific problem and i asked for reimbursement for the repair but nissan refused to do anything for me. *tr
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - AUXILLARY TANK
07/16/2012730001
 My fuel gauge shows the wrong fuel level and the engine light comes on indicating a fault with the fuel sending unit. i thought my vehicle would be part of the recall id # 10v075000 - fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxiliary tank. i called nissan and gave them my vin. they informed me that my vehicle is not part of the recall. i have the exact problem addressed in the recall. same make, model and year. *tr
08/03/2011760001
 I noticed last summer that when i gassed my nissan xterra up that the gas gauge would not show it being full and after visiting my local nissan dealership it was diagnosed that it was a faulty fuel sensor error code p0463 and since i had over 75,000 miles on my xterra at the time nissan would not pay to repair it and that i had the option to pay for the repair myself which is well over 300 hundred dollars . i was also told by the dealership this was a known defect for 2005 and 2006 xterra pathfinders etc. i have since found out that there was a nhtsa campaign recall on this id # 10v075000. i have since looked this up and found that this only covered xterras with certain vins and i'm not sure if my xterra is one of these vins. i also found it only covered it up to 75,000 miles which of course doesn't help me since the fuel sensor broke after 75,000 miles. this has been a very annoying problem for me for the last year and although i haven't run out of gas yet i've been close and i'm sure its only a matter of time before it will and then it will a safety issue for me.i recently contacted nissan and talked to one of their representatives [xxx] at 1-800-343-6913 ext [xxx] and was told because i have over 105,000 miles on my xterra now that nissan would not pay to have it fixed and it was my problem.i feel that this a very known defect that nissan knows about and has only halfway tried to resolve ie only covers xterras with certain vins and up to 75,000 miles which shouldn't matter.it still is a defective part that i don't consider a wear and tear part and mileage vins shouldn't matter. i think nissan should pay to have the fuel sensor fixed and mileage vins shouldn't matter they need to stand behind their products and correct their mistakes as this is a potential safety issue.i would appreciate any help in getting this issue resolved thank you information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr
01/13/20101
 2006 nissan xterra. consumer writes regarding recall and requesting reimbursement. *tgw the consumer stated the vehicle had a random hard start and the check engine light illuminated. also, the gas gauge was not working. the mechanic replaced the fuel sensor. *jb
07/12/200981000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact stated that when the fuel tank was full, the fuel level indicator would read the tank as empty. the dealer advised replacing the fuel tank and the contact was able to locate a recall that described the exact same failure he was experiencing. the dealer advised that the contacts vin was not included in the recall and any repairs would be at the contacts expense (nhtsa campaign id number 10v075000: fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxiliary tank). the manufacturer was contacted but would provide no assistance. the failure and current mileages were 81,000.
08/28/200977000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact stated when filling the vehicle with gasoline, the fuel indicator would display empty fuel levels. the dealer advised there were no recalls on the vehicle and any repairs would be at her expense. the contact believed nhtsa recall campaign id number 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxiliary tank) was directly related to the failure however, her vin was not included in the recall. there were no repairs made to the vehicle. the failure mileage was 77,000 and the current mileage was 89,000.
09/12/200955000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact filled the fuel tank but the fuel gauge still indicated that the tank was empty. the contact noticed that the fuel gauge would function properly before she turned off the vehicle at the gas station. the failure seemed to transpire each time she would fill the fuel tank. the vehicle had not been inspected or repaired at the time of the complaint. the current mileage was approximately 67,000. the failure mileage was approximately 55,000.
12/04/200955000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact noticed that after filling up the fuel tank, the fuel gauge would move from full to empty. the vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where they informed her that the fuel sensor needed to be replaced. she then took the vehicle to an authorized dealership where the dealer confirmed that the cause of the failure was the fuel sensor. the dealer also stated that her vehicle was not included in recall 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline storage, auxiliary tank) so she would have to repair the vehicle at her own expense. the contact called the manufacturer who confirmed that her vehicle was not included in the recall. the failure mileage was approximately 55,000. the current mileage was approximately 63,000.
11/17/200960000108/31/2006
 Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact was driving approximately 35 mph, when the engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel and the fuel gauge was inoperable. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the failure was contributed to the fuel level sending unit. the technician stated the vehicle was excluded from the recall under nhtsa campaign id number 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxiliary tank). the vehicle had not been repaired at this time. the failure mileage was 60,000. the current mileage is 65,000. updated 05/12/10.*jb
01/13/201035000107/01/2009
 Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact stated that the fuel level indicator failed without warning. the fuel level indicator would read empty when the fuel tank was full. the contact believed that the failures were contributed to nhtsa campaign id number 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxiliary tank). the failure mileage was 35,000 and the current mileage was 41,000. updated 05/12/10 *bf upadted 05/17/10.*jb
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
04/08/2011114000
 Engine light activation and fuel level discrepancy. engine code po463 (fuel level sensor a high input). told by nissan that this individual vehicle is not covered under the recall for this problem even though it is reported that 80, 689 vehicles have been affected.
01/30/201191267
 Nissan xterra 2006, both front cats have failed. dealer said due to ethanol a common problem, cost around $2300. found cats and a mechanic for $1200. after 3 weeks check engine light returned. i am now getting a p0643. dealer passport nissan quoted around $700 to fix plus another $350 for belt replacement. none of the other recalls am eligible for due to being out of warranty. also had to replace front and rear u-joints within a year of each.
03/10/201040000
 2006 nissan xterra fuel guage. the guage drops to e and sends a check engine code to the dash and doesn't read how much gas is in the xtera at any give time. i have spoken to nissan dealership and they have said it wasn't part of the national recall of other nissan fuel tank issues. this is ridiculous i am still in the 60000 mile engine warranty and it should be covered my the fuel pump 60000 mile warranty as well.
10/03/201046756
 Dear sir or madam, my 2006 nissan xterra with only 46,000 miles recently showed the check engine light and ran out of gas on the highway. the fuel gauge said there was still a quarter of a tank of gas remaining. when i got to auto zone, the computer threw the code p0463, which indicates a faulty fuel gauge. i went online and discovered that lots of people have the same complaint. for this reason, i request that you add this to the list of recalled parts on this vehicle. obviously, as i experienced, it is a safety concern. the prevalence of this malfunction indicates a systemic problem rather than isolated, unrelated incidences. it will cost me $600 at the dealer to get this problem fixed. it won't save me that money, but hopefully will prevent someone's future safety issue. thank you for your consideration. ahmad khatri
09/12/201053370
 I went to a gas station to fill up my 2006 nissan xterra. it said i had about a quarter of a tank left, i put in 40 dollars worth of gas and when i turned the car back on the gauge still said 1/4 of a tank. i parked the car turned it off, checked the cap and then turned it back on, it still said 1/4 of a tank and then the service engine soon light came on. i googled the problem when i got home and found hundreds of other people have had the same exact problem with the same exact circumstances on cars from nissan from the same model year. the part costs 600 dollars to replace.
07/14/201060000
 2006 nissan exterra fuel sending unit defective and will not be replaced by nissan . pump works fine but fuel gauge goes from full to empty when tank is full . my daughter ran out of gas on highway at 11pm one night.
08/22/2010
 I have a 2006 nissan xterra who's feul sensing mechanism has failed which causes the check engine light to go on. nissan wants $150 plus labor to fix the problem. after reading several forums, i am filing a complaint against nissan in hopes of a recall.
08/04/201055500
 My 2006 nissan xterra fuel gauge is not showing the proper amount of fuel that is going into the tank. i fill it up and the gauge stays on empty. it will not register a full tank. the service engine light remains on and will not go off.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 somthing 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.
03/27/201055000
 Fuel level sending unit inside the fuel tank is out on my 2006 nissan xterra. this is under recall on certain model/year nissans and mine is having the same problem. not sure why mine is not included in this recall as my service enginer light has been on for three months as the cost of repair is over $600 as the entire gas tank has to be removed (had light read and problem was fuel sending unit.
06/07/2010100000
 June 2, 2009 i had to have my 2006 nissan xterra to victory nissan in mechanicsville, va after being told by nissan's recall representative that my problem has not been classified as a recall. my fuel-line burst and spewed gas in my engine compartment. it cost me $310.58 to have it replaced. june 7, 2010 the fueline burst in the exact same place, this time spraying me in the face with gasoline when i raised the hood-luckily i was wearing eyeglasses. again i was told by nissan recall that there isn't a recall for this problem. the reason escapes me as this is very dangerous both with potential fire and physical injury. nobody has been hurt so far with this issue. in a separate incident, my fuel gauge that is a known hazard began acting erratically a couple of months ago, and i was told that xterras with my particular vehicle identification number do not fall under the current recall that nissan has on this issue. their reason for the recall is that the fuel gauge could read at 1/4 full but be empty and cause the vehicle to run out of gas in traffic and cause an accident. i guess my car will not run out of gas and cause crashes according to nissan, right?
05/12/201092000
 Tl- the contact own a 2006 nissan exterra.he received recall notice component: fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank nhtsa campaign id number: 10v075000 mfr's report date: feb 26, 2010. the vehicle was taken to the dealership, and the fuel level sending unit inside the fuel tankwas rplaced. the failure occurred on may 12, the fuel gage shuts down and is not reading correctly. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer and they put in another fuel sending unit in the tank. the problem is still reoccuring.the vehicle has still not been repaired. he has called the manufacturer and only gets a recording. the failure mileage was 92,000 and the current mileage was 92.500.
05/04/2010300821
 We have a 2006 nissan xterra that we just bought used and the fuel sending unit is bad and there is a recall in your march 2010 for this vehicle. i ran the vin number and that particular vin number doesn't show a recall. i have contacted nissan and the had me do a diagnostic check with our local dealer and he confirms it is the fuel sending unit. the gauge just all of a sudden shows 1/4 tank which can be deceiving and dangerous if it runs out of gas. they nissan only offered to split cost of the repair but i find it hard to believe there are thousands of others of this same vehicle under recall but not mine for the very same problem. they point to the fact that the ntbs has not recalled this particular vehicle. can you help this should be covered. *tr
11/25/200925000
 After fueling my 06 nissan xterra,the fuel light read empty and the check engine indicator turned on. failed emissions.
05/06/2010738291
 Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) i own a 2006 nissan xterra. i took it to dealer in response to 'service engine soon' light. they informed me that they would have to replace the fuel level sending unit inside the the fuel tank. in researching the nhtsa site i discovered that there was a recall for this exact problem for 2006 through 2008 nissan xterras. unfortunately my vin number was not included within this campaign. i would submit that it is only fair that my vehicle be included considering the nature of the malfunction. please consider extending the coverage that those within my vin grouping may receive notification and repair. thank you. [xxx] *tr
04/10/201064000
 Fuel level sensor fails sometimes showing tank empty, 1/4 full, or reads correctly and the obdc system issues a check engine code.. this is a known and common problem with nissan vehicles. nissan has only issued a recall for cases where the sensor stops workign and does not generate a check engine code.
04/12/201072000
 Nhtsa campaign id number: 10v075000 i own a 2006 nissan xterra that is experiencing the same problems as those described in the above referenced recall. i contacted nissan, but they informed me that my vehicle is not a part of the recall and that they cannot reimburse me for repairs; they also informed me that other 2006 nissan xterra owners are experiencing the same problem and that they, like me, do not own vehicles subject to the recall. the recall needs to be expanded to include those vehicles.
03/17/201050000
 Many nissan 2006 xterra's recalled for fuel sending device not working, in other words, gas gage does not work. i was told by nissan that they are keeping records of thoe not recalled, may be future recalls. fuel gage does not work. their sonsumer complaint line said stick a stick down gas tank line to see if have gas, ridiculous. how do i have the same problem and not qualify for recall.
09/22/20091
 Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). i have a 2006 nissan xterra with fuel gauge misreading problem. one day, the fuel gauge meter dropped down to empty and light came on despite i had a quarter tank of gas. ever since then i cannot tell how much gas is actually in the tank. when the gauge shows a quarter tank, it's literally empty, and when i fill up the tank, it takes hours to read full tank. i have researched articles about this problem, and found a lot of people are experiencing the exact same problem. i have called the nissan hq but they said my vin is not under the recall models, but on the website (http://www.autobuyguide.com/2006/12-aut/nissan/xterra/recalls/index.html ) it specifically lists the same issue that i'm having and are under recall models. i strongly believe this problem should be a recall for all xterra owners who are experiencing the inconvenience and are not very happy. this will be my first and last nissan i will purchase. [xxx] *tr
03/20/201027000
 Fuel sending unit failed with 27,000 miles. in earlier xterra's their is a recall for this problem. nissan will not cover this under warranty and i must get it replaced because i will not be able to see how much gas i have in the tank and or the reading will be erronious. this could cause the car to run out of gas at any time.
02/25/2010600001
 My 2006 nissan xterra consistently shows no fuel in the gas tank when i know there is. *tr
12/26/2009676001
 Fuel sending pump fails to register how much gas is in the tank at any given time. this caused the service engine soon light to come on. this is acknowledged defect in other 2006 xterras but i was told that my vin is not qualified because i have one of the new pumps that isn't defective. however, the dealership told me that the pumps is defective and that is why is needs to be replaced. but my vin doesn't qualify. *tr
12/01/2009600001
 I was driving my 06 nissan xterra on a busy highway with 1/4 tank showing on my fuel gauge. all of a sudden, the car shut down. i was barely able to get the vehicle to the breakdown lane without being struck by another vehicle. it turns out the fuel sender unit (error code po463) is defective and the vehicle had actually run out of gas. the unit will be $600 to repair, and is not covered by a warranty. my research indicates that this is a common failure for nissans of this age. the gas gauge is now entirely useless, and i must estimate my gas usage to avoid this happening again. *tr
12/20/2009410001
 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 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. 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
07/10/2009580001
 The fuel sensor level on my 2006 nissan xterra is faulty. it's been going off and on for several months now. obviously causing the check engine light to come on. the emissions people checked the code and it is p0163(fuel level sensor high input). from searching the web it appears to be a common problem across a couple of nissan vehicles. a tech service bulletins issued a few years ago, however no recall has taken place. *tr
09/10/2009520311
 2006 nissan xterra fuel level sensor malfunction. even after the previous models of nissan pathfinder, xterra, etc. were recalled due to the fuel sensor malfunction, i am having the same problems with my 2006 xterra. *tr
08/05/2009350001
 Fuel gauge problem with 2006 xterra. *tr
08/28/2009398001
 2006 nissan xterra fuel gauge reports erroneous information at all times. verified error code (p0463) and the error points to a fuel sending unit failure (fuel level sensor circuit high input) which means the fuel sending unit has failed. this failure will turn the (service engine soon) light on the dash. error code p0463. *tr
08/26/2009360831
 I filled up my 2006 xterra with gas (the light just came on before i filled up) and right after i filled up the check engine light came on and the gas gauge barely moved. i have 36,088 miles. my factory warranty just expired. i have read many people are having this problem. i drove home (5 miles away) and the light did not go off. i also tried restarting the engine several times.*tr
07/05/2009470001
 Nissan service bulletin ntb07-069a should be recall. *tr
06/05/2009650001
 The gas sign drops after filling up indicating e with a light on and the check engine light comes on which has stayed on ever since june 5, 2009. there are times when we would switch drivers and wouldn't know how much gas there are, that's a problem. we purchased the nissan x-terra in 2007, but it is the model year 2006. the problem does occur within two years after purchasing the vehicle. we believe there should be a recall on repairing our vehicle because it is apparent that the defect came from the manufacturing of the vehicle. we are still stuck with this problem and we shouldn't have to pay for repairs. if this problem doesn't get solved, there will be further actions. figuring that since we are loyal customers, there should be some kind of understanding. *tr
07/12/2006480001
 2006 nissan xterra with fuel gauge defect. apparently this is extremely common defect in the part and needs to be covered by manufacturer. error code p0463. my service engine soon light stays on constant. i guess the only way to fix it it to buy a new fuel pump/ sensor unit... *tr
05/17/2009332491
 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 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. 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. i've copied this complaint from another owner because it's very accurate and well worded. it's unsafe for someone to be stranded in the middle of nowhere because they run out of gas because of a defective part. it's unsafe to run out of gas executing a maneuver at an intersection. please help us. *tr
02/02/2007420001
 2006 nissan xterra fuel gauge / ses light are inop. *tr
03/10/2009400001
 The fuel sending unit is faulty, indicating an empty tank when full, and full or 1/2 tank when actually empty. first discovered when i ran out of gas on the highway unknowingly as the fuel gauge showed 1/2 tank and it was actually totally empty. thank god there was no traffic when the engine stopped and caused the vehicle to slow abruptly!!!! nissan has no recall as of yet,, when you look in nissan forums online, there are hundreds of owners experiencing the same issue!!! *tr
02/17/2008590001
 I have 2006 nissan xterra, fuel sending unit malfunctioning. shows empty fuel tank even after filling. check engine light comes on had the code read it says its the sending unit. *tr
03/10/20091
 I have filled up my 2006 nissan xterra a few times now and it has showed on 3/4 full each time. i have done some research and found that other people are having the same problem and have identified the problem as the fuel sending unit or the fuel level sensor unit. i have not taken it into the dealership yet to confirm although i am hoping this will be covered under the warranty since my car has only 28k miles. *tr
07/18/2008410341
 2006 nissan xterra off-road. gas gauge no longer functions correctly. ran out of fuel twice due to inaccurate gauge reading once it was in traffic and was a very hazardous situation. *tr
10/31/200810001
 Check engine light is on. gas level incorrect. purchased the vehicle new in 2006. in aug 06, i took my vehicle in for this same problem. after several tries to repair, i started the lemon law process. they were able to fix it on the 3rd and final repair but now i am having the same problem again. i am told by the local dealership (hampton in ft. walton beach, fl) that i would have to pay to have it repaired (between $400-$600). they have the previous documentation for the same problem and according to this website and others, there is clearly a defect with the vehicle. *tr
08/13/2008690761
 In my '06 nissan xterra the service engine soon light came on. i was parked at the time the light came, and i was at .25 tank left of gas, after going to the gas station to fill up with gas, i got back in the vehicle and noticed that my gas gauge didn't move, and my service engine soon light stayed on. i drove around about 5 miles to get to tunex the fuel gauge never moved, and the service engine soon light stayed on. i took it to tunex on 5818 so. state, where they told me that they have seen this problem often in newer vehicles. at the cost of over $200.00. *tr
05/16/2008360001
 I own a 2006 nissan xterra each time my fuel gauge gets to 1/4 of a tank of fuel, the meter falls down to empty. even once i fill it up, it does not register the fuel. the service engine soon light has now started coming on. the problem started at right around 36,000 miles. of course this problem is not warranted after 36k. my truck has 39,000 miles on it. i went to the dealer this past friday and they want 330.00 to fix it. the cashier at service desk at nissan admitted that it is a problem for the xterra's and the pathfinder suvs. she also said if i don't fix it immediately, it wont affect the vehicle actually running. i decided to see just how true this was and i am surprised to see just how many others have the same story at around the same mileage. *tr
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
09/24/200944000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the fuel guage did not register the correct amount of fuel that was actually in the fuel tank; at times, it would function correctly. the contact stated when the fuel tank was fuel, the gauge indicated that the fuel was
11/27/200612000505/05/2006
 I have a 2006 nissan xterra off-road that was bought new in may of 2006 and now has approximately 12,000 miles. within the last few weeks a few times the gas gauge has become erratic. after a fill up the gauge will drop to around 3/4 full after only 25+ miles being driven and other times reads correctly as the gas is used. i have checked gas used against odometer mileage and it seems correct -- so no leaks! dealers have been called but no ideas, and it has not been taken in for this complaint yet. i plan on checking the obdii port for error codes prior to taking to dealer. *jb

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