Tank Assembly problems of the 2003 Nissan Frontier

Fuel leaking from tank caused by corroded tank parts.

I purchased Nissan 2003 Frontier new in 2003. I recently had to replace 2 parts -fuel sender and gas tank that were defective from the factory. They both should have been included in a recall -after researching found these 2 parts are a common problem and a cause for replacement due to defect and lack of proper coatings and sealants from the factory. I have sought resolution from Nissan USA and was denied without reviewu=ing any supporting info I had - they refused any pictures, documentation or testimony from dealer or mechanic, stating the parts were "out of warranty" this is not a warranty issue it is a defective parts issue. I consulted the atty general office and after they contacted Nissan got the same result as I did. The gas tank was leaking vapors into the engine which could have eventually posed a safety issue - I am seeking reimbursement for the cost and diagnostic of this problem and parts and Nissan should stand by their product. I purchased this vehicle in good faith unaware I had purchased it from the factory with defective and unsafe parts in it.

Check engine light is on checked out by local Nissan dealership . I was told that a small evo leak on gasket of fuel sending unit. Had checked by own mechanic he confirmed what Nissan had said. I noticed more complaints of this problem by other owners of the 2003 Frontier I think this issued should be investigated for recall. The dealership wanted over $600 to fix if the gas tank is still usable.

2003 Nissan Frontier gas tank rotted out around fuel sending unit. Smelled gas and fumes and removed the tank and found water gets between the fuel sending unit and tank causing rot holes to form in the tank. Fuel was leaking from holes when tank was full.

I have just been informed that the gas tank on my 2003 Nissan Frontier needs to be replaced as it leaks at the top of the tank. The dealer acknowledged that this is a problem and that the supplier of these tanks no longer makes them as they are all coming back as defective.

Service engine soon light came on and I began to smell gasoline. Gas tank rotted out around fuel sending unit gasket. Fuel sending unit and gas tank replaced. I do not have the old gas tank but I did photograph it digitally. I understand there was a recall for nearly 500,000 of these vehicles but dealer reported mine was not covered under recall.

I received a recall letter concerning an installation of a fuel tank protector. I spoke with the consumer affairs office about a reimbursement of the cost to replace the tank (as noted in the recall letter). I faxed all requested information to Nissan, but have not received a reimbursement.