Six problems related to fuel pump have been reported for the 2005 Nissan Frontier. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Nissan Frontier based on all problems reported for the 2005 Frontier.
2005 Nissan Frontier. A defective leaking fuel pump sprayed gas all over the under carriage of the truck causing a fire hazard.
After fueling to a full tank, I noticed the gas gauge did not budge off the 1/4 mark for 20+ miles. Ever-so slowly, the gauge finally read "f" but the check engine light came on. After diagnostics revealed the error code po463 and a bit of research/elbow grease, the problem came down to the fuel sensor unit. It seems that this is a common problem, with quite the number of complaints across the internet. This issue is constant after every fueling. Worse, the levels are inaccurate and could cause damage to the fuel pump by running to empty. The only safe way I can operate my vehicle is by meticulously eyeing the odometer. My vehicle has less than 50k miles. I can only hope the warranty covers this faulty part, because my research indicates a cost of $300-$600 for repairs.
At 30,100 miles pulled a p0463 "fuel level sensor a" code on 2005 Nissan Frontier - 3yr warranty ended 6days prior to mil. Entire fuel pump assy needs replacement - Nissan won't honor 3yr 36,000 mile warranty. Service rep at Nissan dealer is aware of problems with the fuel pumps - asked me if my fuel gauge was inop before knowing the fault code. After searching the internet found many people have the same problem - there should be a recall on this issue.
2005 Nissan Frontier le gas gauge behaves erratically and "service engine soon" light appears. Obdii code is p0463, fuel level sensor a circuit high input - replace fuel sending unit. I have seen this problem all over internet forums/chats, especially with xterras. Please consider a recall on the fuel pump module.
While driving my 2005 Nissan Frontier, I noticed a gasoline smell. I got out of the truck, and looked underneath. Gas was pouring on the ground from on top of the fuel tank. Further investigation showed that gas was spraying from the fuel pump all over the underside of the truck, even onto the catalytic converter. The amount of gas spraying was absolutely frightening. The dealer told me that the fuel tank hit a rock on a recent trip. This caused the fuel pump to smash against the bottom of the truck and create this problem. Further investigation showed that when the gas tank is full, to 3/4 full, any impact on the center of the fuel tank, will result in catastrophic failure to the fuel pump like I experienced. Impact to the fuel tank is almost unavoidable in any off road situation. The fuel tank is the lowest component under the truck, and the main power wheel in 4wd is the wheel directly in front of the fuel tank. This problem will result in fiery death, and/or forest fires. There is no skid plate kit available to protect the gas tank at this time. The dealer refused to warranty this item the second time it occurred. A new fuel pump cost is in excess of $600. 00 this is a poor design, and truly will result in death.
Corrosion in the fuel sending unit caused the consumer's 2005 Nissan Frontier not to start.