Auxillary Tank problems of the 2006 Nissan Pathfinder - part 1

Known issue with fuel system (NHTSA id # 10v075000) Nissan acknowledges problems but put mileage limit on dealer paid repair. (approximately 1300 miles over) apparently defective manufacture issues have time limits regardless of safety issue associated with this. Intermittent problems caused delays in identifying this issue. This is a major safety issue that should not have been timetabled,inaccurate and then failure of the fuel gauge. This is a failure of both Nissan and the NHTSA to allow mileage to be the determining factor in limiting our safety.

The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. While driving approximately 25 mph, the contact noticed that the engine warning indicator illuminated and the fuel gauge became inoperable. The failure recurred intermittently. There was a recall under NHTSA campaign id number 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank) but the contact's VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 79,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that after taking the vehicle in for a regular service. Upon leaving the check engine light illuminated and then her fuel gauge started to malfunction and read empty when she knew that there was a full tank of gas in the vehicle. She took the vehicle back to the dealer when the light illuminated and they advised her that the fuel sender unit had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired for the fuel sender lever. The manufacturer advised her that her vehicle was not included in any recalls and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 82,500. Updated 05/24/lj.

The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated the fuel level indicator would read inaccurate fuel levels. The contact located a recall that directly related to the failure (NHTSA campaign id number: 10v075000, fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxiliary tank) however the dealer advised him VIN was not included in the recall campaign. The fuel sensor has not been replaces. The failure and current mileages were 43,008.

The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated when dispensing fuel into the fuel tank to the full capacity level, the fuel gauge displayed a reading of "empty". The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle completely stalled on several different occasions due to the lack of fuel in the fuel tank and inaccurate readings. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing who confirmed that the failure was related to the fuel sending unit. There was a recall under NHTSA campaign id number 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxiliary tank). The VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 91,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that the fuel tank was pressed against the fuel sensor and caused the system to indicate that fuel was in the tank. The fuel gauge bounced around and gave inaccurate readings for the actual fuel level. The contact stated that the failure was similar to recall 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank). The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000 and the current mileage was approximately 64,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. While driving approximately 20-30 mph the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and noticed that the fuel level gauge had failed. He then refueled the vehicle and noticed that the check engine warning light had illuminated and the fuel level gauge was fluctuating from various level reads. The dealer advised that the fuel sending unit had failed and would need to be replaced. The contact located NHTSA recall campaign id number: 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank) but was advised by the manufacturer that his VIN was not included with the recall. The failure mileage was 52,024 and the current mileage was 52,900. Updated 10/13/bf also, the air bag light illuminated. The dealer stated the passenger side seat belt assembly failed and needed to be replaced. Updated 10/19/jb.

The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that after refueling and restarting the vehicle, the check engine light came on. The fuel gauge also displayed empty. The contact stated that NHTSA recall campaign id number 10v075000, fuel system, gasoline, storage auxiliary tank was related to the failure; however, her VIN was not a part of the recall. Nissan advised her that they would not accept diagnostic test results from an independent mechanic. The manufacturer also stated that the repair cost would be at the owners expense. The failure and current mileages were 38,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. While driving approximately 60 mph the fuel gauge began to display that there was 1/4 tank of fuel in the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that his vehicle was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 10v075000, fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxiliary tank. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure continued to recur. The failure and current mileages were 40,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. When the contact started the ignition, the "engine service soon" and no fuel warning light indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact stated that fuel was dispensed into the fuel tank prior to the failure. The warning light indicators illuminate whenever the vehicle would be in operation. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic that informed the failure was contributed to the fuel level sensor. There was a recall under NHTSA campaign id number 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage:auxillary tank). The VIN was excluded from the recall defect. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 38,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that his vehicle was experiencing the identical failure listed in NHTSA recall campaign number 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxiliary tank). The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that his vehicle was not included in the recall. The failure and current mileages were approximately 52,000. Updated 10/28/10. Updated 10/28/jb.

The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. After refueling the vehicle, the check engine light illuminated on the dashboard and the fuel level indicator displayed that the fuel tank was empty. The dealer advised there was a recall for the failure however, the contacts VIN was not included in the recall (NHTSA campaign id number 10v075000: fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 55,391.

2006 Nissan Pathfinder. Consumer would like to file a complaint against kelly Nissan regarding recall notice when the consumer arrived to pick up his/her vehicle, the dealer informed him/her that a $48. 75 service charge was due even though they never mentioned it previously. Two weeks later, the fuel gauge failed and the consumer had to make another appointment. The consumer was informed that if the technician was not able to perform the job, there would be a charge. The consumer stated when the fuel reading was 49, a straight line flashed, and the empty light illuminated. The consumer stated the problem has been going on for a month. When the tank was filled up, the dte line flashed and the empty light illuminated.

The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. While driving approximately 40 mph, the contact attempted to accelerate further and noticed that the vehicle did not have as much power as it usually did. The contact heard a whining noise from the engine. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the timing chain needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the fuel gauge stopped operating. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that the vehicle was not included in recall 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank). The vehicle was repaired by an authorized dealer. A few months later, while driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle did not restart so it was towed to an authorized dealer where it was repaired. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that the vehicle was not included in recall 10v517000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure mileage was approximately 72,000 and the current mileage was approximately 84,000.

There was a recall issued March 3, 2010 by Nissan for my 2006 Nissan Pathfinder to replace a defective fuel level sending unit. When I attempted to get my fuel level sensor replaced at their woodbury NJ Nissan dealership in April 2010, because of a failure of the sensor, I was advised that my vehicle was not covered under the recall and that I would have to pay for the repair. I desperately needed the repair because I no longer had any dash speed or fuel level readout and I could not financially afford the dealership estimated charge for the fuel level sensor replacement. I was forced to seek a less expensive repair shop to complete the repair so I could continue to safely drive my vehicle. The sensor unit was replaced April 30, 2010 by a local repair shop at a cost to me of $291. 00. Unfortunately, the Nissan dealership refused to do the free fuel level sending unit replacement that I was entitled to under their March, 2010 recall of over 80,000 2006 Pathfinders. There was no logical explanation given by the woodbury dealership for the refusal to do the free replacement of the defective part. I sent an appeal letter to Nissan corporate may 2010 requesting reimbursement and they ignored the recall issue and sent me a form letter saying my vehicle was out of warranty and declining my request for assistance. Updated ivoq 09/08/jb.

National headquarters consumers affairs department: 10/10/10 in the past few months beginning may 2010 have been attempting to communicate with the Nissan rep. For the northern region. I was recently informed by rep in sept 2010 that Nissan refused my request for assistance in replacing the catalytic converter in my 2006 Nissan Pathfinder that currently, as of sept 24, 2010 has 86,000 miles. You see back in April 14, 2010 I was informed by nalley Nissan of decatur GA. That I needed to have the catalytic converter replaced on my 2006 Pathfinder, and that they could do the job for $1,200 -$1,500 at the time my vehicle had approximately 80,000 miles or less yet when I had work done at nalley Nissan on April 14, 2010 the mileage was documented as by nalley Nissan as being 125,000 in an attempt as not to repair my vehicle under the manufactures warranty free of cost. On may 24, 2010 I had a second opinion done as well as some repair work done and at this time 1 month later my car read 81,254 miles reading on the odometer knowing all of this had transpired the Nissan rep informed me that Nissan would not replace or assist in getting this matter taken care of. Is it common that the converter should have to be replaced in a car so new. As well as the records being falsified so my vehicle would not qualify for replacement of the converter. It is virtually impossible to have had 125,000 miles on 4/15/10, and 81,254 miles on 5/24/10 not to mention that as of sept 24, 2010 my reading is 86,000 miles. Also, I have been informed that a code for the gas sensor is being displayed, the fuel reading says empty yet I have just put $45. 00 worth of gas in the tank also these parts would not be kept in stock if not for frequent replacement of said parts. I have copies of both receipts showing this to be a fact . Vehicle id # awaiting your response updated ivoq 11/19/10.

The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact was driving approximately 40 mph when the fuel gauge and fuel sensor malfunctioned which caused the vehicle to stop running even though there was one quarter tank of fuel. Also, there was an illumination of the check engine warning light on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer with no repairs performed on the vehicle. The failure mileage was 29,100. The current mileage was 29,200. The consumer stated Nissan acknowledged there was a recall for his make, model and year. However, the assembly date of the part was not included. Updated 06/30/10.

The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated the fuel level indicator would read inaccurate fuel levels. The contact located a recall that directly related to the failure (NHTSA campaign id number: 10v075000, fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxiliary tank) however the dealer advised her VIN was not included in the recall campaign. The fuel sensor was replaced at the owners expense. The failure and current mileages were 81,650.

The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated the fuel level indicator would fail on every occasion of filling the vehicle with gasoline. The mechanic performed a diagnostic, producing code 30463 (fuel level sending unit failure). The manufacturer advised there were no recalls for the vehicle. The contact believed NHTSA campaign id number 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxiliary tank) was directly related to the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 43,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that his gas gauge was not working properly. He referenced recall NHTSA campaign id number: 10v075000, fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank. The contact stated he has also ran out of gas because of the failure. The contact stated his vehicle was not part of the recall. The vehicle had not been repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 118,000 and the current mileage was 130,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that the fuel indicator would read inaccurate fuel levels. She received recall notice NHTSA id number 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxiliary tank) which was directly related to the failure. The dealer made repairs to the fuel gauge. The failure recurred and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where a second repair was made to the fuel gauge. The failure recurred a second time. The contact stated that the dealer did not make the required recall repairs. The fuel gauge would continue to read inaccurate fuel levels or it would become inoperable sporadically. No further repairs were made to the vehicle. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000 and the current mileage was 57,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated she was driving at 50 mph when the heater and defroster failed. The windows had to remain open in order to keep the windows from fogging. In addition, the contact stated the vehicle would exhibit an unusual increase in engine rpms intermittently. The vehicle was inspected by a local mechanic who advised that radiator fluid leaked into the inner cooling system and into the transmission, causing the heater failure. The mechanic performed a transmission flush and replaced the transmission filter and radiator. Within five months, the transmission failed. Additionally, the fuel level gauge would sporadically read inaccurate fuel levels, causing her to run out of fuel twice without warning. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank) but was unable to confirm if her vehicle was included with the recall. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure and current mileages were approximately 118,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. After filling the fuel tank with gasoline, the fuel gauge indicated that the fuel tank was empty and the check engine light illuminated. He called the manufacturer who informed him that his vehicle was not included in recall 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxiliary tank). He planned to take the vehicle to the dealership to have it diagnosed. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000. The current mileage was approximately 82,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. While driving 30-35 mph the check engine light came on and the gas gauge did not register the correct amount of fuel. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who stated that the problem was with the fuel sensor. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the fuel sensor needed to be replaced. The dealer advised the contact that the vehicle was not related to the recall. The contact referenced recall NHTSA campaign id number: 10v075000, fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxiliary tank. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 48,000. The current mileage was 51,100.

The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. While driving at speeds of 25 mph, the fuel level indicator failed. The dealer and manufacturer were both contacted and advised that although there was a recall for the failure (NHTSA campaign id number 10v075000: fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxiliary tank) his VIN was not included. Any repairs to the vehicle would be at the contacts expense. The current mileage was 88,809 and the failure mileage was unknown.

The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact had the fuel leveling sensor replaced December 8, 2009. The part was recalled in February 26, 2010 under NHTSA campaign number 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank) and the contact inquired with the manufacturer about a reimbursement. The manufacturer denied the contact a reimbursement stating his VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 110,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated the fuel level indicator would not read accurate fuel levels. The indicator would read the fuel tank as full when in actuality the fuel tank would be empty. The dealer advised the fuel sensor had malfunctioned and would need to be replaced. Although there was a recall for the failure (NHTSA campaign id number 10v075000: fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank), the manufacturer advised the contact that his VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage 60,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that he had to replace the fuel sending unit on the vehicle one year ago because the fuel gauge was not reading accurate fuel levels and the vehicle would continuously run out of fuel. The contact tried to have the vehicle inspected to ensure that the fuel sending unit was installed correctly, but the manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank). The manufacturer would not provide any further assistance. The failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 85,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that the fuel level sensor failed, causing an inaccurate reading of fuel levels. The contact was unaware when she was traveling with very low levels of fuel. The fuel level sensor was purchased at the dealer and repaired by an independent mechanic. The contact was able to locate a recall (NHTSA campaign id number 10v075000: fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxiliary tank) for the failure and sought reimbursement for the repairs made at her expense. The manufacture advised her VIN was not included with the recall and denied her request. The failure mileage was 55,000. Updated 6/1/10 updated 08/06/jb.

The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. While driving 30 mph the contact noticed that the fuel gauge was not working. The contact called the manufacturer and was told to take it to the dealer since it was part of the recall. The dealer advised the contact that they would have to wait for a recall letter and then she could bring the vehicle back. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was unknown. The current mileage was 100,000.

2006 Nissan Pathfinder. Consumer writes in regards to recall notice concerning fuel sending unit the consumer stated on January 9, 2009, he had to have the fuel sending unit replaced at a cost of $ 425. 95. In July 2010, the consumer received a recall notice from Nissan stating a recall had been issued regarding the fuel sending unit. Only July 15, 2010, the fuel sending unit was replaced. However, the unit never worked properly. On October 28, 2010, the consumer took his vehicle back to the dealer and the unit was supposedly replaced. However, he continued to experience problems. After several visits to the dealer, they informed the consumer the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The consumer stated he should not have to pay for a fuel tank and fuel sending unit since both were manufactured out of specification. The consumer stated he never knew if he had gas in the vehicle.

The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that the fuel gauge would not register the correct level of fuel in the vehicle. When he added gasoline to the fuel tank to its capacity, the gauge would indicate that the fuel tank was still empty. The contact stated that the failure was related to recall 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline, storage auxiliary tank). The failure mileage was approximately 45,000. The current mileage was approximately 63,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. While the contact was driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning due to the lack of fuel. The fuel gauge displayed an inaccurate reading and would fluctuate from a half tank to a quarter of tank, even though the fuel tank was empty. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on three occasions and each time the fuel lever sensor was replaced. Recently, the vehicle was repaired under the NHTSA campaign id number 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxiliary tank). The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was unknown.

I am writing about my recent experience with Nissan regarding a recall on my 2006 Nissan Pathfinder, which I purchased in may of 2008 as a pre-owned vehicle. The recall with the NHTSA campaign id number of 10v075000 involves a flaw with the fuel sending unit. I never received a notice from Nissan regarding this recall, which Nissan states is an extended warranty. I noticed that there was a problem with the fuel gauge sometime ago. Three weeks ago I was doing research online to try and find a solution to the problem. That is when I discovered the recall. I immediately contacted orr Nissan in bossier city 318-752-3000, since that is the dealer that I purchased the Pathfinder from. I spoke to mike in the service department who told me that I would have to pay to have the problem fixed, because the mileage was over 72,000 miles and that it would cost me around $600 had I known about the recall, it would have been within the mileage specified when I contacted them. I took the next step and called Nissan USA at 1-800-647-7261 and spoke to [xxx] at ext#[xxx]. [xxx] told me that the reason I was never notified was due to an error on Nissan's part, since they never entered my information into their computer system designating me as the new owner of the vehicle. So, the notice was sent out to the prior owners whom live in another state. At that point she opened a case for me with the case #[xxx]. I was contacted by [xxx] from 1-800-343-6913 ext#[xxx], who told me that they were not going to honor the recall and make the repair, because I did not have my Pathfinder serviced at Nissan. He then said that I would have to pay for it myself. Well, I have taken it in on numerous occasions for an oil change and regular maintenance, they did not spot it on either occasion. But, even if I had never taken it to them for maintenance, I should not be punished for servicing my own vehicle. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that the fuel gauge was faulty. The fuel gauge would indicate that there was fuel in the vehicle when the tank was empty. Occasionally, when the contact added gasoline to the fuel tank, the fuel gauge would not indicate that fuel was added. The contacts vehicle stalled three times because it was out of fuel and the fuel gauge displayed otherwise. The manufacturer stated that there were no related recalls and offered no assistance. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired when the complaint was filed. The current mileage was 66,328. The failure mileage was approximately 33,000. Updated 10/20/10 updated 10/21/jb.