Auxillary Tank problems of the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder

The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that the check engine light illuminated and the fuel gauge displayed an empty reading even though the fuel tank was full. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop, who diagnosed that the fuel sender float arm was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance since the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 54,000 and the current mileage was 54,342. Updated 6/4/12 the consumer was informed a recall had been issued for the problem, the consumer had experienced. The consumer is seeking reimbursement. The consumer was informed the recall was only for the 2008 models. Updated 06/11/12.

The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving 45 mph. The vehicle ran out of fuel, but the fuel gauge displayed a reading indicating that fuel was present in the tank. The check engine light also illuminated on the instrument panel. The fuel gauge had since constantly displayed incorrect readings. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop and the contact was informed that the fuel sending unit needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank). The failure mileage was 77,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. After fueling the vehicle, the contact noticed that the fuel gauge indicated that the tank was empty and the fuel light was illuminated; the service light was also illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the fuel sending unit needed to be replaced. The contact referenced recall 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank) but was told that the vehicle was not included. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 69,955 and the current mileage was 70,120.

2007 Nissan Pathfinder. Consumer states problem with fuel gauge the consumer stated he had no way of knowing when the vehicle needed gas.

The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. When starting the engine, the contact noticed the check engine light illuminated on the warning panel. Also, the fuel level indicator had become inoperable, reading fuel levels as empty. The dealer advised the fuel sensor had failed and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure persisted. The failure mileage was 43,000 and the current mileage was 60,000. Updated 07/22/10 the consumer stated a recall was issued, but her vehicle identification number was not included in the recall. Updated 07/21/jb the conusmer stated she had to pay for the repair at her expense. Updated 07/27/jb.

The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that when he filled the fuel tank, the fuel gauge would indicate that the tank was still empty. Also when he shifted his body weight in the driver seat, the back of the seat moved forward. The vehicle was taken to the dealership where he was informed that the wrong switch was in the vehicle for the power seat; the switch was replaced but the problem reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealership for both the driver seat and fuel gauge. The dealer could not duplicate the problem but stated that any repairs would be at the expense of the contact. The failure mileage was approximately 38,000. The current mileage was approximately 72,000.