Four problems related to fuel pump have been reported for the 2003 Nissan Xterra. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Nissan Xterra based on all problems reported for the 2003 Xterra.
Nissan put out a recall on the 2003 fuel systems in regards to corrison that could occur to the fuel system. Our vehicle was not part of the recall. The fuel system did corrode, causing us to pay out of pocket for a new tank, new fuel pump. This recall was for salt areas, that would be in MA. What was done to fix this problem did not.
The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Xterra. The contact stated that the vehicle suddenly stalled. It was towed to the contact's residence; the contact was informed that there was corrosion on the fuel pump connector and the sending unit caused the failure. The contact referenced recall 04v230000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump) but was informed by the manufacturer that the vehicle was not included. The current and failure mileages were approximately 70,000.
The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Xterra. The contact stated that his vehicle was serviced for the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number: 04v230000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump). A few months later, the contact stated that he attempted to start the vehicle but it would not start. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed the fuel pump would need to be replaced. The fuel pump was replaced. The failure and current mileages were 70,000.
The consumer smelled gas and took it back to the dealer, who kept the vehicle for two days, they replaced the fuel pump. The consumer smelled gas again, made contact with the dealer again who told the consumer to air the vehicle.