Tank Assembly Problems of Nissan Pathfinder - part 2

A strong odor of gasoline is present after filling up and lasts until the tank is approximately 3/4 full. This problem began 2 weeks ago. It occurs every time the tank is filled. The problem has not been corrected. The NHTSA website indicated that a recall was issued in 2007 for this problem. The manufacturer's report date is 9-12-07. The vehicle is a 2001 Nissan Pathfinder and was originally sold in new york. I am the second owner and purchased the vehicle in 2004 in north carolina. Consequences of the defect are possible gasoline fire and total destruction of the vehicle and death of all passengers. The vehicle is parked and will not be driven until the dealer honors the recall. So far all conversations with the dealer and Nissan have been fruitless, and both parties declare the vehicle has no outstanding recalls and they will not honor the NHTSA recall because they have no record of any such recall. When I pushed them with the information on the NHTSA id number for the recall, their response was "the NHTSA does not own Nissan. " the NHTSA id number is 07v435000.

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The contact owns 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that after he refueled the vehicle, the fuel level indicator displayed that the fuel tank was only one fourth full. The service engine soon warning light was also illuminated and the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The contact was advised that the fuel sensor would need replacing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and he was informed his vehicle was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number: 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank). The failure continued to recur intermittently. The failure mileage was 60,100 and the current mileage was 60,500.

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2006 Nissan Pathfinder. Fuel gauge fluctuates dramatically and intermittently after filling tank up with gas and check engine light comes on and off intermittently when fuel gauge acts up. This happens every time the tank is filled with gas. The gauge will move anywhere between empty, with the gas light coming on, to full. Wife and daughter thought they had a fuel leak and pulled onto emergency shoulder on busy interstate at rush hour because the fuel gauge dropped to 1/4 tank within a few miles of filling up. I called Nissan and they said the 2006 Nissan Pathfinder was recalled for this reason, but I was told my VIN did not qualify so they will not fix the problem and the vehicle is out of warranty due to mileage.

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When we filled fuel tank on our 2006 Nissan Pathfinder, the fuel gauge would not reflect the tank being full but stayed at 1/8th and service engine soon light came on and stayed on. Fuel gauge still does not reflect accurate level in tank.

My 2007 Nissan Pathfinder le was purchased brand new from the local Nissan dealership here in little rock, ar. The vehicle currently has 49,000 miles on it. Recently, I've noticed that my fuel gauge is not reading accurately. One time, the gauge indicated that I had some fuel remaining in the tank, yet I ran out of gas and had to call for assistance. More noticeably, I will fill my tank up completely to where it won't accept gasoline. Then, I'll start my engine and the gauge will read 1/4 of tank full instead of full. More recently, the service engine soon light has lit up on my dashboard and stays on constantly. I've been online reading about the prevalence of this exact same situation under practically the exact same conditions. I called the dealer, who said it was not under warranty (because of mileage) or recall. Repairing the matter will in the neighborhood of $500-600. I also called Nissan customer service directly, who confirmed that it was not under recall (though it clearly should be). They suggested that I take it to the dealer for diagnosis (at my expense) and to call them back because they might then look at the matter to determine if any action is necessary on their part. Either way - I front the $$$ for the repair. All I can say is that it's amazing that so many people are experiencing this same problem and that recalls have been done for other Nissan vehicles with similar problems, yet nothing has been done in this case. Why is my government not at work for me on this one? is there not potentially a safety issue involved with me and my children driving home in the evening/at dark with the assumption of gas in our Pathfinder tank to get us there and being stranded otherwise???? this is my very first and certainly my last Nissan - period.

2006 Nissan Pathfinder with fuel sending unit failure. When tank is filled up, gauge will indicate empty until the vehicle is turned off and on for appx 8 times. If you are driving cross country, you will run out of gas as I did if you don't calculate mpg. Nissan has not recalled this part even though it is occuring often (noticed through online forums) and even though know it is faulty.

I have a 2007 Nissan Pathfinder that we have kept in excellent condition and have had no complaints up until now. I filled up my car at the gas station and put in $70 and when I started the car the engine light came on and my gas gauge reading was a quarter tank! I used google and found it that this is a very common complaint. The price to fix this is approximately $450 at the dealer! if it's a common problem and there have been recalls in earlier models, it should be covered by Nissan! not having a fuel gauge work properly is a safety issue. Keeping a log book of miles is not an option!.

We own a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. About 6 months ago, the gas gauge started working erratically. We would fill up the tank and it wouldn't register at all and then the next time we got in the car it would register something, but the miles to empty was never accurate. Eventually it got to where it didn't work at all and just stayed on empty. I finally had to learn how many miles I would get per tank and fill up based on that number. Then one day after a long trip, I got a little off on the mileage and ran out of gas completely on a major freeway in the inside lane with no shoulder. Fortunately, I did not have my two children in the car and within about 10min of running out of gas, a state trooper pulled up behind me and pushed me out of harms way. However, had that state trooper not shown up, it would have been very bad and it certainly was dangerous for all involved. It turns out that Nissan has had issues with the fuel level sending unit on several of their models through multiple years. For some reason, they did not include the 2005 model on their recall of this defective part. Our car did fail its recent inspection because of the faulty part and my husband ended up replacing it himself at our cost. I hope something is done to correct this issue.

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The contact owns a 2001 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that when refueling the vehicle, gasoline would spew back out from the filler neck. In addition, the contact would frequently smell an overpowering gasoline odor from the interior of the vehicle. The contact was able to locate a recall for the failure and when contacting the manufacturer, he was informed his VIN was not included in the recall (NHTSA campaign id number: 07v435000: fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap). The vehicle was repaired at the contact's expense. The failure and current mileages were approximately 123,000.

Fuel level sending unit of Nissan Pathfinder stops working shortly after 25k miles and the gauge starts showing that the tank is suddenly empty leading to run out of fuel and stuck on the road which is very dangerous, especially for moms like me with children in the vehicle.

The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that the service engine warning light illuminated while the fuel level gauge would only indicate that the fuel tank was half full. The contact stated that the fuel tank was full with gasoline. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility where the contact was advised that the fuel sensor sending unit was defective. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer would not provide any assistance. The failure mileage was 52,000 and the current mileage was 59,000.

2005 Nissan Pathfinder: service engine soon light code p0463 was diagnosed as a failed fuel sending unit. Failure resulted in inaccurate measurement of fuel present in the vehicle's fuel tank. The total cost of parts and labor to replace the failed sending unit at a Nissan service department was just less than $600.

2006 Nissan Pathfinder fuel level sensor has been diagnosed as having failed. Nissan has a recall on some 2006 Pathfinders' fuel level sensor, but my VIN is not on the list. Having a vehicle with a faulty fuel level sensor is a safety hazard in that one could run out of fuel and cause an accident if the fuel gauge is reading that there is fuel in the tank. Every Nissan Pathfinder with this problem should be fixed by Nissan no matter the VIN. There are many other Pathfinder owners who have experienced this same issue according to edmund's town talk and autoforums classifieds 1000.

The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated the fuel sending unit has malfunctioned causing the gas tank to give an inaccurate reading. The contact stated that while driving it's difficult to tell how much fuel is in the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who stated that the fuel sending unit needed to be replaced. The contact noticed a recall for the fuel sending unit on the 2006 model but not the 2005 model path finder. The contact stated the manufacturer should reissue the recall to later model vehicles. The failure mileage was 60,000.

The molded fuel tank shell has deformed, causing the fuel sender float arm to contact an embossment molded into the tank shell causing the instrument panel fuel gauge to show that the vehicle has approximately one quarter tank when the fuel tank is empty. This could cause the vehicle to run out of gas and stall in traffic, increasing the risk of a crash. This is the same condition and parts that are on the 2006 Pathfinder. Nissan issued a recall to replace the fuel level sending unit inside the fuel tank with a new one that has a modified float arm. On the 2006 and 2008 year models of Pathfinder but not the 2005. The recall notice issued was NHTSA campaign id 10v075000. How can this condition be acceptable for the 2005 model and considered unsafe for later year models?.

2007 Nissan Pathfinder se - fuel gauge not registering full tank, service light on, fuel sending unit malfunctioning causing to stall while driving on highway.

Fuel gauge has been behaving erratically for over a year. In the last 6 months it works some of the time and dte indicator is stuck to "----" all the time. When fuel level drops below 1/4 of tank, it always shows empty, and even after filling up, it still shows empty for a long time. I can only guess how much fuel I have at all times, based on overall mpg rating and mileage since last fill-up. I've already got stuck once with no gas, thankfully not in the middle of a highway which could have been extremely dangerous and hard to get gas to the car. This apparently is an issue with thousands of owners of 2005 Nissan Pathfinders, like mine, yet Nissan hasn't recalled this units, even though they recalled 2006 and later models, which indicates a major pattern of failure in their Nissan Pathfinder fuel level sensors. They are forcing me to replace the sensor and pump at a cost of almost $600 when it should be a part replaced as a part of a recall. Please, do something about it. There are thousands of people out there with 2005 Pathfinders that have the same problem and Nissan is completely ignoring us!!!!.

2007 Nissan Pathfinder's gas gauge does not accurately register gas tank level. It shows empty when not empty and vice versa. The reading will go from an 1/2 full to empty in a blink of an eye. . It is extremely difficult to know how much gas is in the car. The service engine light stays on constantly. The dealer's service dept is charging $500 to fix the gas gauge. I believe it is a manufacturing defect and should be covered by Nissan.

06 Pathfinder, when the gas tank gets below 1/2 tank, service engine light comes on. Problem is sensor.

I received a recall notice from Nissan for my 2008 Pathfinder due to a faulty fuel gauge. On Saturday 5/1/2010, I presented the vehicle to maroone Nissan in kendall for repairs. After 2 hours, the vehicle was returned to me with a receipt indicating that the problem was fixed. There was a strong gas odor when I started the car. I assumed that this was probably natural since the repairs were related to the fuel system. However, later that day, the check engine light came on. This was the first and only time that this light came on since I acquired the vehicle in April 2008. I decided that on Monday morning I will return the vehicle to Nissan. However, on Sunday around midday, my son took the vehicle to the service station to purchase gas. The next event that happened was alarming. All the gas that my son added to the vehicle leaked out on the ground. Apparently, the service technician somehow managed to create a hole somewhere in the fuel system/gas tank. The vehicle had to be towed to Nissan for repairs and the repairs are expected to occur on Monday 5/3/2010. This situation could have resulted in a serious accident or even death to my son. I do not know whether the individual who performed the repairs was a Nissan trained and certified technician or not. However, it is worthy of note that there is a serious deficiency in existence at the Nissan location. It is my hope and expectation that an investigation be made into the type and qualifications of the service personnel and the service advisor and their business practices at this location. I am convinced that these individuals were fully aware that they were returning to me a defective vehicle that could have had catastrophic consequences. I should also note that I have been very dissatisfied with previous service jobs at this location, and have always elected to drive approximately 30miles to the pembroke location although the kendall branch in only about 6 miles from home.

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Gas tank failure due to corrosion. After smelling a strong odor of gasoline I brought my 2003 Nissan Pathfinder to the dealer to have it checked, they discovered that the gas tank had rusted at the top of the tank underneath the rear seat allowing gasoline vapors to enter the interior as well as the exterior of the vehicle creating a potentially deadly situation. I was informed by the dealer that the gas tanks were on a national back order as none are available.

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2005 Nissan Pathfinder. Check engine light came on after filling up with gas. The gas gauge reads empty and fuel light is on even though the tank is full. Called Nissan told me this was a very common problem among Nissan SUV's but unfortunately there is no recall for my personal vehicle. I was told just to watch my mileage so as to not run out of gas or repair the fuel gauge sensor @ an estimated cost of $600. If this is a well known problem why can't the consumer get any help?.

I bought a used 2007 Nissan Pathfinder in April 2010. Every single time I fill up the tank, since the very first time, immediately after getting the gas, the gas gauge reads as empty. Two to three days later it goes back to normal. The service engine soon light is constantly on. Nissan dealer says it's the sending unit and is $700 to fix. I haven't done it yet. I have seen many many similar complaints online. Some 2006 and 2008 Nissans have been recalled for bad sending units. Time to include 2007's! it sometimes helps to know how much gas you have in your car!.

The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that when the gas tank was full, the gauge displayed empty. The fuel gauge worked normally intermittently whenever there was a quarter tank of gasoline in the vehicle. The dealer inspected the vehicle and said that it was the dte sensor that failed. The contact was not sure about the definition of dte, but it deals with the mileage and fuel tank reading. The failure mileage was 50000 and the current mileage was 60000.

Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6) Nissan has issued a recall for these vehicles, but my VIN number was not included ([xxx]) 2006 Pathfinder. The recall began March 22, 2010 for fuel sending units. Vehicle shows 1/4 tank when vehicle is actually empty. This is a safety issue and should be fixed by Nissan as well.

Vehicles fuel system is faulty. I noticed that the gas gauge reads empty after having a full tank of gas, additionally the digital "distance to empty" display does not work properly. At times the low gas indicator will be displayed even after I filled the tank up. I have been in two different situations where I ran out of gas on the highway thinking that I had enough gas for my journey. This is a major safety hazard. Nissan replaced the parts on 2006 & 2007 vehicles but refuse to replace my 2005 device quoting that it has high miles and out of warranty.

When my 2005 Pathfinder's fuel gauge is at half a tank, the dte says ----. I have heard about the recall for the 2006 Pathfinder which is the exact same model as the 2005. This needs to be fixed by Nissan!.

I bought a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder in sept of 08, it had 39990 miles on it. A couple of months ago, my check engine light came on and the fuel gauge needle dropped from a full tank to empty. I took it to my mechanic and told him what had happened, he said it sounded like the fuel sending unit, so he hooked it up to the computer and that is exactly what it said the problem was. My Pathfinder has 94000 miles on it now(54000 is what I put on it) I did a search online and found at topix. Com, in the Pathfinder forum out of 48 posts 10 were the 2005 Pathfinder, 14 were 2006, 7 were 2007, 2 were 2008 & 1 was the 2009 all with the very same problem. There seems to be a re-occurring problem here. The recall on the Pathfinder with the same problem was for the ones produced between 1/06 & 3/06 or 10/7-1/08. I think that this needs to be investigated. I own 2 Nissan maximas one is a 1994 the other 2001 and I have never had any issues with them. Please see what you can do about this.

My 2005 Nissan Pathfinder hit a metal object in the road with one of the front tires. The object was propelled under the car towards the rear. There it contacted the fuel tank and punctured the tank. This caused 16-18 gallons of gasoline to flow out of the tank. After stopping I had to step through a steady stream of gasoline to remove my infant daughter from the middle row's driver's side seat. At this time I'm aware of no other damage sustained to the vehicle. Police and fire department responded to the scene, and the police report is available upon request. This incident appears to be consistent with events described in the recall 06v003000 for the 2005 Nissan murano, however to my knowledge it appears the 2005 Nissan Pathfinder has not been recalled for this issue. Currently I'm awaiting the final repair bill and determination if anything beyond the fuel tank was damaged. At this time the current repair planned is to have the fuel tank replaced. The old fuel tank is being kept in the event it is needed for insurance or safety inspection.

I bought the car in Feb. Of 2009 and by March of 2009 the fuel sensor started acting funny. It was not covered(which it should have been by the dealer) and I could not afford to pay out of pocket. Now the fuel level will read "- - -" when the tank is less than 1/4 a tank of gas and it also makes the "service engine light" come on. It is not safe for families to be driving with a defective fuel sensor. I did receive the something in the mail about a recall on the gas gauge, but my vehicle had just passed the 72000 mile mark(72135 roughly) so I was told that it was not covered and I would have to pay out of pocket for the problem. I have been looking online and the fix is very expensive $500 and up. On a one income home I cannot afford to pay for a part that should have been fixed by the dealer before I bought the vehicle! also, when locking the car the horn does not sound anymore. This is not a huge deal but I am wondering if it has something to do with the "service engine light" that came on because of the fuel sensor.

The fuel gauge is no longer working. The computer in the vehicle cannot read if any fuel is in the tank in turn lighting the "service engine soon" light. This is a great concern as the drive doesn't know how much fuel is in the vehicle which may cause serious accidents as a result of a stalled vehicle in traffic.

Noticed a fuel gauge down to empty after gas was filled up. Since the first time it failed, the fuel gauge has never been the same. It reads half or empty never in between no matter how much gas is in the tank. Was informed by Nissan dealership that its a know problem with the fuel send unit. Nothing has been done to correct it as of yet. Nissan has been contacted numerous times and have failed to correct the issue. The 2006 Nissan Pathfinder with the same issue has been recalled but 2005 has not been recalled.

My 2005 Nissan Pathfinder has 58,136 miles and the gas gauge has started to malfunction. When filling up the tank, it takes driving the car for at least 30 miles before the gauge will move from empty and then the dte display never shows how many miles I have remaining and it show four dashes and sometimes 0. I am never sure of how much gas I actually have since the gauge is no longer accurate. This is a potential safety issue and I am concerned that they are recalling all models above the 2005 when we are having the same issue. Please help!.

Service engine soon light started coming in and out and dte- distance to empty reads empty along with an erratic fuel gage which fluctuates from full to one quarter tank although vehicle may be full of fuel. Diagnosis code of p0463-fuel sending unit pulled by dealership. This is second time this part as failed with the first being at 32,711 miles. I'm very concerned that my vehicle may run out of fuel while on the road, a major issue for my familys safety considering we have young children. This is a serious issue which clearly needs to be investigated.

The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. After driving 45mph and then filling up the gas tank, the gauge went to empty and the check engine light and fuel empty light came on. The contact spoke with an authorized dealer who stated a fuel gauge sensor and delivery unit needed to be replaced, no repairs had been made at the time of the complaint. The failure is a recurring issue. The failure mileage was 66000. The current mileage was 66300.