Tank Assembly problems of the 2001 Nissan Frontier

The contact owns a 2001 Nissan Frontier crew cab. The contact stated that after refueling, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic. The mechanic confirmed a fracture in the fuel tank, which would require replacement. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 105,000. . . . . Updated 06/18/12 updated 06/22/12.

Engine stopped while on highway. Unable to restart. On checking vehicle, discovered water in fuel tank. After removing fuel tank from vehicle, noticed, access to fuel tank from top severely corroded. The fuel tank is located directly below space between cab of truck and bed. This allows water to enter through the space. The access to the tank has a raised ring and a groove that runs around the ring, which allows water to collect. The whole ring is corroded and their is holes in the top of the tank. I feel this is a poorly designed tank and poor location of tank. My son and my friend has the same make and model and the both experienced the same problem. My son junked his truck and my friend used j-weld to make makeshift repairs. I live in a community with a population of 2000 residence, which makes me believe that this cannot be a isolated incident. Thank you.

I purchased my Nissan Frontier from a Nissan dealer "as is" which was fine til the first time I filled it up. The smell of gas made me pull over right away. Couldn't find or see a leak but sure could smell it. Shortly after check engine light goes on. Had a mechanic look at it to find fuel is leaking from the top of the fuel tank. I see I'm not the only person to complain about it. Hopefully someone will investigate before someone gets hurt. I'm on s. S. D. I can not afford this problem that should be recalled. Tried to locate a new tank for the truck. Can't find one. I can't see putting a recycled defect in. Anyone with the same problem needs to call the NHTSA so we can get the recall started. Now Nissan changed the tank and added access panel behind the back seat on newer models. So I don't fill my truck and it still smells of gas but not as bad. Hopefully help is around the corner.

: the contact stated while traveling 55 mph, the flange was severely rusted, and caused gasoline to leak. Prior to the incident, the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer, who determined the gasoline tank had to be changed. The gas tank had rusted. Updated 11/30/06.

Fuel sending unit replaced due to corrosion build up around fuel sending area. Replaced by dealer several times, oem part proved defective each time. Finally received recall notice from Nissan that corrosion build up was causing the fuel sending unit to fail in areas that use salt on the road. Today, 9/10/04 dealer had to replace fuel sending unit again(with recall approved fuel sending unit) and now tells me that the corrosion is so bad the fuel tank needs to be replaced. The vehicle is 3 years old and has only 56,000 miles. They told us that the tank may eventually leak fuel from the sending unit area that has corrosion.

While driving check engine light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that fuel was leaking from underneath the vehicle, and the fuel tank needed to be replaced.

I have a three year old (2001) Nissan Frontier xe quad cab. The gas tank has corroded through in this short period of time. Although Nissan has picked up the cost of the part, I was still responsible for the labor costs. I admire their willingness to pay for the part; however, a safety issue such as this might warrant an investigation and a possible recall. It seems as if a gas tank should be the most secure part on an automobile. The exposure to harmful fumes and possible explosion are serious safety concerns. To have a gas tank corrode in 39 months of use is inexcusable. Although the car is no longer under the manufacturer's warranty, this is an issue of more global concern and should be a defect completely paid for by the manufacturer on all similar models.

I have had multiple unplanned service visits. My Nissan Frontier SC is 18 months old. The gas tank needed to be replaced due to improper internal geometry. This caused fuel to gush out of the tank after filling. . . Certainly a safety hazard. The fuel level indication instrument showed incorrect fuel level and needed to be replaced. This is not necessarily a safety issue, but is still an issue, nonetheless. An abs sensor failed, which rendered the trucks abs system inoperable. . . Also a crucial safety issue. I have had two front end allignments and have already replaced all four tires on the truck after only 33,000 miles. This could also potentially lead to unsafe travel. Last, but not least, the passenger side power window mechanism failed. All of these conditions were remedied by the dealer. But, after being notified of all of these issues with one of their new vehicles, Nissan has only responded with a generic, "sorry. ".

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When filling up the gas tank gas spitted back out. Driver stated it took about 15 minutes to fill the gas tank, and gas had to be put in very slowly.