Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | |||
| 02/26/2013 | 93000 | ||
| I took my xterra in for a fuel guage problem and was told it was computer code po463 which is a fuel sensor problem. i was then told that the repair would cost around 600.00 this is outrageous! i have been on the internet where numerous people have complained about the same problem.please force nissan to make this a factory recall. 600.00 is the cost of a mortgage payment and the truck will not pass inspection without this fix!!!! | |||
| 12/06/2012 | 43000 | ||
| I filled up the gas tank and noticed that the gauge failed to rise to reflect the amount of fuel i added. a day later the check engine light came on, registering code p0463. since this incident, the check engine light has been on and the fuel gauge has been reading various levels of fuel, with no way to determine if it is accurate or not. | |||
| 12/15/2012 | 91000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact stated that the fuel gauge showed that the fuel tank was a quarter full after the vehicle was fully refueled. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician diagnosed that the fuel sending unit was defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included on any recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 91,000 and the current mileage was 94,556. | |||
| 12/15/2012 | 91000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact stated that the fuel gauge showed that the fuel tank was a quarter full after the vehicle was fully refueled. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician diagnosed that the fuel sending unit was defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included on any recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 91,000 and the current mileage was 94,556. mah | |||
| 12/21/2012 | 93000 | ||
| When the fuel gauge gets close to 1/4 tank it will drop down to empty and the check engine light comes on. | |||
| 12/15/2012 | 91000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact stated that the fuel gauge showed that the fuel tank was a quarter full after the vehicle was fully refueled. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician diagnosed that the fuel sending unit was defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included on any recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 91,000 and the current mileage was 94,556. mah | |||
| 12/21/2012 | 93000 | ||
| When the fuel gauge gets close to 1/4 tank it will drop down to empty and the check engine light comes on. | |||
| 12/15/2012 | 91000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact stated that the fuel gauge would show a quarter of a tank of gas after the vehicle was refuel. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician diagnosed that the fuel sending unit was defective and need to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included on any recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 91,000 and the current mileage was 94,556. pm | |||
| 12/21/2012 | 93000 | ||
| When the fuel gauge gets close to 1/4 tank it will drop down to empty and the check engine light comes on. | |||
| 01/03/2013 | 55000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact was driving approximately 30 mph and noticed that the fuel gauge displayed an inaccurate reading. in addition, the check engine warning indicator illuminated continuously until the engine was turned off. the vehicle was taken to an independent auto mechanic where the contact was informed that the fuel sender float arm would need to be replaced. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number:10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank) however, was advised by the manufacturer that the vin was not included in the recall campaign. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 55,000. kmj | |||
| 01/03/2013 | 55000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. while driving approximately 30 mph, the contact noticed the fuel gauge displayed an inaccurate reading. in addition, the engine warning indicator illuminated continuously until the engine was turned off. the vehicle was taken to an independent auto shop who informed the fuel sender float arm would need to be replaced. there was a recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank). the vin was not included in the recall defect. the vehicle had not been repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 55,000. js | |||
| 12/18/2012 | 40000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact stated that the fuel gauge displayed that the vehicle had approximately one quarter tank after refueling the tank to capacity. the contact also stated that the check engine and low fuel warning lights were illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that the vehicle was not included under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxiliary tank). the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure and current mileage was 40,000. kmj | |||
| 12/18/2012 | 40000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact stated that while parked, the vehicle was being fueled and the instrument panel fuel gauge showed that the vehicle had approximately one quarter tank after fueling up the tank. the contact also stated that the check engine and low gas warning light illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vehicle was not included under recall notice nhtsa campaign id number: 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxiliary tank). the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage and the current mileage was 40,000. dr | |||
| 11/11/2011 | 60000 | 1 | |
| The fuel gauge displays the fuel level incorrectly due to the fuel gauge sending unit being faulty. this problem causes the check engine light to come on. since the fuel gauge reads incorrectly, it is very difficult to know how much fuel is in the tank. this should be a recall issue since this has happened on numerous years of nissan vehicles. *tr | |||
| 11/11/2011 | 60000 | ||
| The fuel gauge displays the fuel level incorrectly due to the fuel gauge sending unit being faulty. this problem causes the check engine light to come on. since the fuel gauge reads incorrectly, it is very difficult to know how much fuel is in the tank. this should be a recall issue since this has happened on numerous years of nissan vehicles. | |||
| 12/01/2012 | 80500 | 1 | |
| While driving the car low fuel light was on and the gauge got close to empty as expected while heading to a gas station. shortly after, the gauge oddly changed to show 1/4 tank of gas incorrectly. added gas at the station and confirmed the inaccurate gauge reading. started the car and received a check engine light with code p0463. fuel level sending unit appears to have failed. i had this confirmed at my local nissan dealer. this failure can cause the car to stall and increase the risk of a crash since it can cause the tank to go empty while the gauge shows it has gas. the issue is very similar to the nissan fuel sending unit recall (id # 10v075000) and may include the same defective part but oddly my issue is not covered in the existing recall. nissan extended the warranty on this defective part and released a technical service bulletin for my vin, acknowledging the part had a high failure rate, but it has not been recalled. unfortunately my issue is outside of the warranty extension and i am having difficulties getting it addressed by nissan. the nissan customer support specialist i dealt with admitted that in their opinion this issue should have been covered under a recall. it seems to me and many other customers i have spoke with that nissan is extending warranties to reduce complaints in hopes of avoiding a mass recall on all generation 2 xterra, pathfinders, and titans. this is a recurring safety problem for many nissan customers that is being neglected by the manufacturer. please expand the recall on fuel sending units to include all affected years and models. *tr | |||
| 12/01/2012 | 80500 | ||
| While driving the car low fuel light was on and the gauge got close to empty as expected while heading to a gas station. shortly after, the gauge oddly changed to show 1/4 tank of gas incorrectly. added gas at the station and confirmed the inaccurate gauge reading. started the car and received a check engine light with code p0463. fuel level sending unit appears to have failed. i had this confirmed at my local nissan dealer. this failure can cause the car to stall and increase the risk of a crash since it can cause the tank to go empty while the gauge shows it has gas. the issue is very similar to the nissan fuel sending unit recall (id # 10v075000) and may include the same defective part but oddly my issue is not covered in the existing recall. nissan extended the warranty on this defective part and released a technical service bulletin for my vin, acknowledging the part had a high failure rate, but it has not been recalled. unfortunately my issue is outside of the warranty extension and i am having difficulties getting it addressed by nissan. the nissan customer support specialist i dealt with admitted that in their opinion this issue should have been covered under a recall. it seems to me and many other customers i have spoke with that nissan is extending warranties to reduce complaints in hopes of avoiding a mass recall on all generation 2 xterra, pathfinders, and titans. this is a recurring safety problem for many nissan customers that is being neglected by the manufacturer. please expand the recall on fuel sending units to include all affected years and models. | |||
| 06/01/2011 | 80000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact stated that the fuel gauge failed to properly display the correct fuel level. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was confirmed that the fuel sensor had failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted about the issue and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxiliary tank). the failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 94,000. | |||
| 06/01/2011 | 80000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact stated that the fuel gauge failed to properly display the correct fuel level. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was confirmed that the fuel sensor had failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted about the issue and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxiliary tank). the failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 94,000. pmb | |||
| 06/01/2011 | 80000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact stated that the fuel gauge failed to properly display the correct fuel level. the vehicle was able to be driven to a private mechanic where it was confirmed that the fuel sensor had failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted about the issue and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxiliary tank). the failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 94,000. mh | |||
| 09/28/2012 | 92000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact stated that while traveling 20 mph, the service engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was confirmed that the fuel sending unit failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxiliary tank). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 92,000 and the current mileage was 93,600. kmj | |||
| 07/18/2012 | 55000 | 1 | |
| Upon start-up check engine light came on, had computer read and code p0463 came up indicating a fuel level sensor a circuit hi input malfunction. *tr | |||
| 07/18/2012 | 55000 | ||
| Upon start-up check engine light came on, had computer read and code p0463 came up indicating a fuel level sensor a circuit hi input malfunction. | |||
| 07/16/2012 | 73000 | 1 | |
| 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 | |||
| 07/16/2012 | 73000 | ||
| 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:auxillary 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. | |||
| 08/03/2011 | 76000 | 1 | |
| 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 | |||
| 11/21/2011 | 80000 | 1 | |
| I purchased vehicle in mid 2009. gas gauge failure causes abrupt stops without notice in heavy traffic areas causing hazardous situation and potential direct harm to driver and passengers. nissan has been aware of faulty fuel sending unit prior to purchase of vehicle. as a buyer, i was not informed of problem with vehicle when car purchased at use car dealership (k & j auto sales ) located in hayward, california. nissan factory recall and technical service bulletins for code p0463 and p0448 were issued for vehicle prior to purchase. this is an inherent problem in car design with previous xterra models as it has been documented in publications.. *tr | |||
| 08/03/2011 | 76000 | ||
| I noticed last summer that when i gassed my nissan xterra up that the gas guage 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 havent run out of gas yet ive 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 thier representitives michelle at 1-800-343-6913 ext 4581728 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 shouldnt matter.it still is a defective part that i dont consider a wear and tear part and mileage vins shouldnt matter. i think nissan should pay to have the fuel sensor fixed and mileage vins shouldnt 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 resloved thank you | |||
| 11/21/2011 | 80000 | ||
| I purchased vehicle in mid 2009. gas gauge failure causes abrupt stops without notice in heavy traffic areas causing hazardous situation and potential direct harm to driver and passengers. nissan has been aware of faulty fuel sending unit prior to purchase of vehicle. as a buyer, i was not informed of problem with vehicle when car purchased at use car dealership (k & j auto sales ) located in hayward, california. nissan factory recall and technical service bulletins for code p0463 and p0448 were issued for vehicle prior to purchase. this is an inherent problem in car design with previous xterra models as it has been documented in publications.. | |||
| 08/03/2011 | 76000 | ||
| I noticed last summer that when i gassed my nissan xterra up that the gas guage 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 havent run out of gas yet ive 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 thier representitives michelle at 1-800-343-6913 ext 4581728 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 shouldnt matter.it still is a defective part that i dont consider a wear and tear part and mileage vins shouldnt matter. i think nissan should pay to have the fuel sensor fixed and mileage vins shouldnt 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 resloved thank you | |||
| 11/21/2011 | 80000 | ||
| I purchased vehicle in mid 2009. gas gauge failure causes abrupt stops without notice in heavy traffic areas causing hazardous situation and potential direct harm to driver and passengers. nissan has been aware of faulty fuel sending unit prior to purchase of vehicle. as a buyer, i was not informed of problem with vehicle when car purchased at use car dealership (k & j auto sales ) located in hayward, california. nissan factory recall and technical service bulletins for code p0463 and p0448 were issued for vehicle prior to purchase. this is an inherent problem in car design with previous xterra models as it has been documented in publications.. | |||
| 07/16/2012 | 57000 | 1 | |
| Gas gauge is behaving erratically. it will show full after filling up, then drop as expected from driving. when the gauge reaches approx. the half tank stickmark, it will freeze there for several miles, then drop to e and the empty warning light comes on, though i would estimate the tank to be about half full. i stop to fill up again but can only get 7 or so gallons in. *tr | |||
| 03/10/2010 | 1 | ||
| -fuel system has a problem registering the amount of fuel in the tank, the problem is associated with a faulty fuel level sending unit that nissan refuses to recall. -whining noise coming from inside the engine, noise comes from a faulty timing chain tensioner guide that nissan refuses to recall. *tr | |||
| 07/16/2012 | 57000 | ||
| Gas gauge is behaving erratically. it will show full after filling up, then drop as expected from driving. when the gauge reaches approx. the half tank tickmark, it will freeze there for several miles, then drop to e and the empty warning light comes on, though i would estimate the tank to be about half full. i stop to fill up again but can only get 7 or so gallons in. | |||
| 03/10/2010 | 1 | ||
| -fuel system has a problem registering the amount of fuel in the tank, the problem is associated with a faulty fuel level sending unit that nissan refuses to recall. -whining noise coming from inside the engine, noise comes from a faulty timing chain tensioner guide that nissan refuses to recall. *tr | |||
| 03/10/2010 | |||
| -fuel system has a problem registering the amount of fuel in the tank, the problem is associated with a faulty fuel level sending unit that nissan refuses to recall. -whining noise coming from inside the engine, noise comes from a faulty timing chain tensioner guide that nissan refuses to recall. | |||
| 11/09/2011 | 90000 | 1 | |
| Fuel gauge reads until 3/4 tank fuel then drops to o i have to estimate the mileage for fuel presently i get 378 for a full tank. *tr | |||
| 11/09/2011 | 90000 | ||
| Fuel gage reads until 3/4 tank fuel then drops to o i have to estamate the milage for fuel presently i get 378 for a full tank. | |||
| 06/01/2012 | 85000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. the contact also noticed that the fuel gauge was not providing the correct fuel reading. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics. the technician stated the fuel sensor sending unit would have to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 85,000. kmj | |||
| 06/01/2012 | 84000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. while parked the check engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. the contact also noticed the fuel gauge was not providing the correct fuel reading. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic. the technician stated the fuel sensor sending unit would have to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 85,000. da | |||
| 05/10/2012 | 83000 | ||
| I am experiencing check engine light and error code p0463 (fuel level sensor malfunction) on 2006 nissan xterra. | |||