Tank Filler Pipe And Cap problems of the 2006 Nissan Frontier

Three problems related to tank filler pipe and cap have been reported for the 2006 Nissan Frontier. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Nissan Frontier based on all problems reported for the 2006 Frontier.

1 Tank Filler Pipe And Cap problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2018

The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated that while refueling, the fuel top off clicked however, moments later fuel started spilling out of the filler neck onto the ground. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The approximate failure mileage was 133,000.

2 Tank Filler Pipe And Cap problem

Failure Date: 05/03/2010

The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Frontier. While traveling at 60 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated on the dashboard. Within seconds, the fuel level gauge became inoperable. The dealer advised that the fuel level sensor would need to be replaced. The contact inquired about NHTSA campaign id number: 06v092000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap) but was told his VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 74,000 and the current mileage was 82,000.

3 Tank Filler Pipe And Cap problem

Failure Date: 04/30/2010

The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated that after he filled the vehicle with gasoline, the fuel level indicator would only read half a tank of gasoline. The check engine light also illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer was able to diagnose the vehicle with a defective fuel level sender circuit (code p0426) which was described in NHTSA campaign id number 06v092000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap) but his VIN was not included in the recall. The dealer advised the repairs were the owners responsibility. The failure mileage was approximately 43,000 and the current mileage was 43,136.


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