general problems of the 2005 Nissan Pathfinder - part 2

I don't understand that 3 Nissan 2005 Pathfinder recalls have recently been announced within the past 6 months but I don't qualify for 2 of them because of the year/mileage cap. So people who actually use their vehicles are at a disadvantage even though a design flaw has been acknowledged. My wife and I have owned 6 different Nissans (pathfinder, sentra, ultima, murano) since 1998 and disappointed with the handling of the year/mileage cap on the Pathfinder recalls. This makes us seriously think about looking elsewhere for our next vehicles.

2005 Nissan Pathfinder fuel level sensor. Current Nissan recall for same problem does not cover 2005 model year. Fuel gauge reads inaccurate fuel levels may result in unknowingly running out of gas with the potential for bodily injury and property damage. Nothing replaced yet but the sensor is $600. 00. Occurs once a week.

Fuel gauge sensor quit working.

The gas gauge on my 2005 Nissan Pathfinder doesn't work properly. This problem has been recalled on several other year models, but they will not fix my 2005. I have run out of gas 3 times, once with my grandmother, my 2 yr. Old daughter and my 2 month old daughter. I cannot afford to fix this problem. The brakes have also gone out twice on this vehicle.

Fuel level sensor a input high recall for Nissan Pathfinder does not include the 2005 models and they have the same problem.

2005 Nissan Pathfinder le fuel gauge reading fluctuates and reads empty 90% of the time, causing a potential accident due to inaccurate gas reading. Purchased SUV brand new in Nov '06, reported issue during warranty period, but never seemed to act up when at the dealership, until 51k miles hit and the problem became permanent and out of warranty. I have 2 small children and have run out of gas once on a major highway 66 and once on a back road in winter with no reception. This is a serious issue that thousands of people online have posted the same situation. Nissan clearly needs to issue a recall for the 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. I was lucky enough both times to not be re-ended, but have had my infant with me both times and had to have citizens push me to the shoulder.

I have a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder that started having problems with the fuel level sensor shortly after I purchased it used. The problem started around 60,000 miles. The fuel level will read empty even after the vehicle has been filled up. It also displays a service engine soon light because of the problem. My first concern is the vehicle running out of gas while driving down the road and loosing power steering, power brakes and control of the vehicle. Another major concern is that something else could go wrong with the engine but I would never know because the service engine soon light is always on due to the fuel level sensor. This vehicle is primarily driven by my wife with my infant son so my most serious concern is that they could become stranded on the side of the road. Nissan is aware of this problem and has even posted a technical bulletin ntb07-069a concerning the faulty part. The fault code is p0463 fuel level sending unit.

2005 Nissan Pathfinder fuel level sensor fails. . . There is currently a recall for this similar issue on the 2006 and 2008 Nissan Pathfinder. The 2005 Nissan Pathfinder should be included also for the same reason. The vehicle could run out of gas due to the failed gas level sensor and result in a crash. My 2005 Pathfinder fuel gauge is malfunctioning, and from what I have read, Nissan is aware of the problem but refuses to cover it under any warranty. Shouldn't the failure in the 2005 Nissan vehicles have been included in the current recall as well?.

The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that the arm of the fuel sensor was fractured and he was unable to determine how much fuel was actually in the vehicle. Both the dealer and manufacturer were made aware of the failure however, did not offer any assistance. No repairs were performed to the vehicle. The current mileage was 106,000 and the approximate failure mileage was 75,000.

I have a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder with 66,660 miles. My service engine soon light came on and was found the code p0463-fuel level sensor a circuit high input. The dealer wants to charge $500+ to repair although this is a common problem with this Nissan vehicle because of defective parts placed when assembled.

The fuel gauge on my 2005 Nissan Pathfinder now does not work. I received a service engine soon light come on, and realized the fuel gauge was not working. I did some research online, and noticed that this same issue is widespread.

Sending unit fail 2nd time.

I have 2005 Nissan Pathfinder se. Ses light came on, code p0463, fuel level sensor high output. This was causing my fuel gauge to malfunction, cost almost $600. 00 to fix. Only safety issue is running out of gas in an unsafe area.

Fuel gauge not working,radiator fliud leaking into transmission damaging transmission,front passenger seatbelt getting stuck.

I have a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder se. I have had an issue with it and it could of been a safety issue. In June '09 the radiator had a cooling line that broke which has become a transmission problem. And anytime that a drivetrain is in issue it could cause a safety issue. I replaced the radiator for $600 and the transmission went out with violent stuttering and engaging in and out while in heavy traffic which could of caused a major accident especially at highway speeds. I have replaced the transmission with no help from Nissan. This is a major problem that has been documented by several hundred consumers all with the same problem. The total I spent was $3197. 09 which should be reimbursed by Nissan corp for this problem is well known by the yet no recall has been issued.

Dte gauge read ------ and gas gauge went to empty with low gas light on. Ses light came on. Dtc p0463/ happen everyday. Nissan Pathfinder 2005. 52,000 miles.

I own a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder which has the same problem addressed in NHTSA campaign number 10v075000. The fuel sending unit shows the vehicle has gasoline when it is empty. This is a safety factor because "this could cause the vehicle to run out of gas and stall in traffic, increasing the risk of a crash. " I have filed two complaints with Nissan north America and they refused to correct the defect.

I have a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. Around 50000 miles the fuel gauge quite working properly and continues to show both accurate and erroneous indications. I will indicated properly at times and indicated improperly at times. Also the distance to empty calculator has quite working. This is a very common issue with the Pathfinders, Nissan recently issued a recall for the 2006 and 2007 Nissans for this problem. However they failed to include the 2005 Pathfinders which have numerous reports of the exact same symptoms. I have run out of fuel twice due to incorrect fuel indications. Fortunately they were both near home on unbusy streets. I have a 2 year old son and I can't afford to drive and unsafe vehicle. Heaven forbid I run out of gas on a 4 lane highway with no shoulders. Nissan knows there is a problem with these and yet neglected to include 2005 Pathfinders in their recall. They continue to deny responsibility for the safety of the people that drive their cars. The fix for this cost nearly $500. In my case it caused the check engine light to come on, which in turn means my vehicle will not pass inspection. All because of a fuel level sendign unit that was either engineered improperly, manufactured imporperly or installed improperly. Why is it that the exact same type of vehicles have the exact same problem all around the same mileage. I highly doubt it is coinsidence. In fact, Nissan recognizes that there is a issue with the fuel level sending units, yet somehow the 2005 Pathfinders don't fit into the recall. You would think with the recent issues with Toyota that Nissan would be more willing to ensure the safety of their passengers.

Many Nissan vehicles have failed fuel sensor units. Nissan refuses to replace free of charge or to issue a recall. It is is safety hazard not to know how much gas is in your vehicle. Especially when more than one driver have access to the vehicle. By googling the problem I found out that many Nissan owners have this fuel sensor bug. Several Nissan models are effected.

Began around 45,000 miles. Service engine light displays, with an inaccurate and erratic fuel gauge reading. Vehicle shows empty with warning light while driving. No way to tell how much gas is in the vehicle at times and consider it a safety issue. It is a known failure of the 'fuel sending unit' with many Nissans, dealership was aware, Nissan voluntarily recalled some 2006 and 2008 Nissan paths for the fuel gauge/sending units but not 2005! it is the same exact problem. I travel with my young daughter and I had to repair at my expense so that I wouldn't run out of gas. A young mother out of gas and stranded with her young child ---how unsafe can you get? 2005s should be repaired at their expense.

On a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder the fuel gauge stopped working properly with only 49,000 miles on vehicle. Vehicle was also less than 5 yrs old. Check engine light also came on at same time and remains on even after dealer servicing for an unrelated problem. After contacting Nissan via email twice, and once over the phone, Nissan will not acknowledge that (according to internet reports) hundreds, if not thousands, of people have the same identical problem. I believe they should be forced to recall these vehicles for this problem. This poses a safety hazard due to drivers running out of gas, thus walking on freeways; with their vehicles either blocking traffic or parked on the freeway. Please help! Nissan is negligent!.

Gas gauge failure on 2005 Nissan Pathfinder--gas gauge stops working, or works erratically. Nissan has done a recall for 2006-2008 vehicles, but they have not included 2005 vehicles, which have the same problems.

2005 Nissan Pathfinder; fuel gauge issues. The fuel gauge is erratic, inaccurate, or inoperative. In addition, the "check engine light" is on with dtc code of p0461, p0462, or p0463 stored in self-diagnosis. Nissan technical service bulletin #ntb07-069a.

The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated while driving at unknown speeds, the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. Immediately, the fuel level indicator began reading several various inaccurate fuel levels. The dealer replaced the fuel sensor at the owners expense. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 110,000.

My fuel level sensor went out on a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. Online research shows that this is a known issue with Nissan xterras, Pathfinders and frontiers. This leads to incorrect fuel gauge readings and 'distance to end' reading.

Fuel sending unit went out it my 2005 Pathfinder. After reading forums and other internet sites. I am finding this is a major problem with Nissan xterra's and Pathfinders from 2005 to 2007. Got a quote from a couple shops and its going to cost me anywhere from $350 to $450 to replace.

The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. Since January of 2009, the fuel gauge has failed to display the correct amount of fuel in the vehicle. The contact feels that this is a safety issue because it is important to know how much fuel is in the vehicle. The vehicle has not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were 68,000.

Starting in Feb. 009 with approx 53k miles fuel gauge started acting as if there was no fuel after filling up check engine light came on took to Nissan dealer said fuel sensor was faulty after searching complaints on this site apparently not the first to experience. Sister in law also has a 2005 Pathfinder with the same problem is anything being done by Nissan to rectify this situation.

My fuel gage is not working and it is estimated to me that it will cost $600 to get it fixed and the real bummer of it is that I cannot get my new tag registration while my check engine light is on. I can keep up with the mileage but it is a real pain in the neck. I have several friends that have Pathfinders and armada that have had the same issues but their was paid for with their warranty. Since I drive so much for work mine is not covered. One of my friends has had to bring their in 5 different times to get it fixed. It should be recalled if they are having so many issues with it. It will cause deaths if I run out of gas on the interstate.

Service engine light came on at 28,500 miles on my 2005 Pathfinder. Soon after I noticed my fuel light came on with my fuel gauge showing empty. I just filled it with gas prior to this happening. I thought someone stole my gas and was going to call the police. I tried putting more gas, but it was completely full. My boyfriend drove it up and down hills and after making some sharp turns, the fuel gauge started to go up and then the service engine light went off. When the fuel gauge went to the half way point today, once again, the service engine light came on and my fuel gauge shows empty again! this is very dangerous and I have a young child that travels with me. I have researched this problem and found thousands of complaints on this same issue! why is there no recall? please don't wait until someone gets hurt or even dies!.

Fuel gauge gives faulty reading showing empty most of the time resulting in check engine light on constantly and unable to know the actual fuel level.

At 58,000 miles the gas gauge and the mileage indicator would fluctuate or wouldn't work at all. Now at 60,000 miles the service engine light is on. One morning I started the car and the gas gauge read empty. Went and put gas in the car and $10 later it was full. I do believe that the two are connected and based on my reading on this site the dealership is aware of the problem but would like the owners to fork out $400 - $600 which in this economy I can't afford. This is definitely a safety concern.

Fuel level sensor stopped working on 2005 Pathfinder after normal fillup. Gas gauge no marks total empty after fill up and will act erratic at times. There are numerous other complaints for the same thing on Pathfinders of the same and more recent years. Nissan will not replace the part for free which could cause a safety hazard if car suddenly runs out of gas.

Faulty fuel sending unit/sensor. . . Doesn't work. And 'check engine soon light' goes on and off all the time!.

I have a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder with 46k miles. I filled up with gas and the needle didn't move. Over the next few days the check engine light came on and the gauge started going up. I was told that it was the fuel sending unit and I was part of a large group of angry customers with the same problem.