Other Fuel System Tank Assembly problems of the 2006 Nissan Xterra - part 1

Fuel gauge goes to empty when full and check engine light comes on and unsure how much gas in tank almost had accident with my 3 children in car cause gas ran out. Read on line about recall #ntb10-031a and 10v075000 and yet im told they dont have any re-calls for this frustrated please help me and my children thank you.

Vehicle fuel gauge not working properly, showing fuel tank at empty at all times.

Gas gauge doesn't read the fuel level correctly. Tank could be empty and the gauge reads the tank as not empty and vice versa. Vehicle stopped on empty tank even tough the gauge showed I had a quarter tank of gas.

I am a 64 yr old woman driving across the country alone when my fuel gauge indicated I have gas when I did not. Luckily I was not in traffic. This is a dangerous situation when in the remote areas that I travel in utah where gas stations can be 100 miles apart and no cell coverage. I had only 67365 miles on the vehicle and didnt expect to have problems. I found that 2006 Xterras were recalled for those made in a 3 month period, however my vehicle is 2 months prior to their voluntary recall. Same gas tank and sending unit as those recalled. (campaign id #: pc042 NHTSA #: 10v-075) I am guessing Nissan did a partial voluntary recall in hopes the NHTSA wouldnt investigate the issue. Now the fuel gauge shows half a tank just after a fillup and then gradually jumps to full after the vehicle sits or is driven for a bit. The engine light stays on unless cleared. Diagnostic scan was done which indicated code p0463 which is defined as a fuel level sensor sensor high circuit input,.

Tl the contact owns a 2006 Nissan Xterra. After the contact filled up the fuel tank and continued driving, she noticed that the fuel gauge was on empty. On another occasion, while there was a quarter tank of fuel in the vehicle, the fuel gauge displayed a full tank. In addition, the fuel warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced symptoms related to NHTSA campaign number: 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was towed twice to an independent mechanic due to the loss of fuel. The mechanic diagnosed that a new fuel tank was needed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the recall campaign was expired. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 93,000.

Fuel gauge does not properly work. Reads empty when full. Reads 1/4 tank close to that for about a gallon and then goes immediately back to empty. Recall on some models. My Xterra currently at shop getting fixed. Educated guess on how much fuel you have and vehicle can run out of gas. Check engine light also comes on when gas gauge fails.

Fuel gauge never goes below 1/4 sticks and is inaccurate, same symptoms as recalled vehicles, yet this VIN wasn't include in the recall and should be. Tank runs empty yet still indicates 1/4 full; a safety hazard. This vehicle should be included to the recall for the exact same defective parts!.

Recall number 10v075000 recall date 03/03/2010 component fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank summary Nissan is recalling certain model year 2006 and model year 2008 frontier, Xterra and pathfinder vehicles. The molded fuel tank shells can deform, 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. Consequence this could cause the vehicle to run out of gas and stall in traffic, increasing the risk of a crash. What owners should do dealers will replace the fuel level sending unit inside the fuel tank with a new one that has a modified float arm. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before March 22, 2010. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261. . Read more...

The fuel sender unit is erratic. Shows empty when fuel is half tank or full. Triggers chenk engine light intermittently.

I have a fuel gauge problem exactly as described in the nyssa Xterra recall, gauge reaches 3/4 tank but won't go lower. Then all of the sudden it drops to empty. My local Nissan, allen jay Nissan says my VIN is not covered in the recall and they aren't fixing the problem, they just extended the warranty. Well my car is 10years old and no longer has a warranty at 182,000 miles. I won't pay $400 to get it fixed because it is a known defect and they need to fix it. Who do I contact at Nissan to fight this injustice?.

I have a faulty fuel sending unit that has been recalled by Nissan but does not acknowledge my VIN as part of the recall. I am having the same issue as many Nissan owners regarding an inaccurate fuel gauge as a result of faulty fuel sending unit. As noted in the recall (campaign id# pc042): "Nissan is conducting a voluntary safety recall campaign on certain my2006 and 2008 frontier, Xterra, and pathfinder vehicles to address a potential fuel gauge inaccuracy. Specifically, the issue can cause the fuel gauge to show that the vehicle still has some fuel, typically about one quarter tank, when the fuel tank is actually empty. To remedy this potential condition, Nissan is conducting this voluntary safety recall campaign to replace the fuel level sending unit with a new one at no charge for parts or labor. " this is accurate to my problem where the fuel gauge will read inaccurately at any point, leaving the operator with uncertainty of fuel level and potential disabled vehicle, leading to potentially life-threatening situations. At one point I ran out of gas on the highway and had to quickly make it across three lanes to a safe stopping point, even though my fuel gauge read over 1/4 tank. My vehicle was towed to local garage where I was told I ran out of gas and had to pay for towing, gas, etc as a result of faulty Nissan parts.

1. Engine light on - remains on, need to reset - at 77000+ miles fuel gauge is off chart when full tank is filled up fuel gauge is unreliable, need to use the speedometer to gauge gas tank VIN# is not on the recall list under fuel tank recall campaign 10v075000 VIN# id for recall=engine only=campaign# 10v517000; total recall listed = 5 for 2006 Xterra models 2. Tire pressure light is on continuously=tpms = not on recall list/campaign, can this be added?? all tires are have correct recommended psi; yet light is on continuously, reset works only temporarily tpms - as of oct 2014; at 75000 miles need dealer to fix all recalls, can this be done?? plse advise ASAP. Bought the car used/pre-owned. . . . Thank you for your attention & time.

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Nissan Xterra. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, then the vehicle stalled because it ran out gas, the gas gauge did not specified that the vehicle needed gas. The vehicle was taken to a gas station and got filled up, but the gas gauge still did not display the actual tank full. The vehicle was not taken to dealer or an independent mechanic to get a diagnosis. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000. Bp.

The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Xterra. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact discovered that the fuel tank was empty and the fuel gauge displayed incorrect reading levels. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that there was radiator coolant inside the transmission. The transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the contact mentioned that the air conditioner and heating system became inoperable. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was 102,000.

After I filled up with gas and put in a full tank I noticed that my gas guage is stuck at a quarter of a tank. After turning my car on and off it still says a quarter of a tank. After doing research on this it appears to be the fuel sending unit and I am past the 72 month warranty on this. The dealership quoted me 450-550 to fix this.

The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Xterra. The contact stated the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that there was a float arm inside the fuel tank. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 95,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Xterra. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 mph, the check engine light illuminated and the fuel gauge displayed empty however the fuel tank was full. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where the mechanic was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 81,000.

On 5/19/2010 the NHTSA and Nissan issued a recall campaign bulletin #ntb10-031a covering certain Nissan vehicles manufactured between 2006 and 2008. The recall was to address a potential fuel gauge accuracy. Specifically, the issue can cause the fuel gauge to show the vehicle still has fuel when the tank is actually empty. This could result in the vehicle shutting down, rendering power steering, power brakes and other vehicle systems inoperable or where performance may be greatly reduced, which at highway speeds could cause of loss or control or accident. My 2005 Nissan titan was recalled for the same issue and was in fact impacted when the vehicle shut off at highway speed. I was fortunately able to control the vehicle to a safe stop and the vehicle was fixed under an identical recall. In July 2014, when my son's 2006 Nissan Xterra began to experience similar symptoms. I contacted Nissan to confirm that vehicles inclusion in the aforementioned campaign. I spoke to jojo and opened case 15138724. Jojo instructed me to have the vehicle diagnosed at a Nissan dealership (which I did), but she subsequently denied coverage under the recall stating that the VIN was not included. She stated that not all vehicles for that model year were included in the recall, but rather were offered extended warranty coverage for the specific part which my vehicle was now beyond. This was not stated in the campaign notice - I requested she escalate my concern to a supervisor. A week later I was contacted by arem (no last name given) from Nissan. Arem contradicted what I had previously been told by stating that all model year 2006 Xterras were only given extended warranty coverage (I'm not sure if jojo or arem were at this point lying to me) and that Nissan would not reconsider my request for coverage. This is my 5th Nissan. I'm requesting Nissan cover the ~$380 repair.

Car ran out of gas on highway in traffic, gas gauge still indicated 1/4 full. Believe this is a serious safety problem. Contacted dealer and they know of this problem( bad gas tank/sender, but I was never notified that my car could have been affected.

Yesterday mile fuel light came on. I stopped after work and filled up the gas tank. When I started my car, the fuel gauge was still showing empty and the fuel light was on. This morning, I got in my car to head to work and the service engine soon light came on and stayed. When researching on internet, I saw that this was a grossly common problem. I also saw that a recall had been place on a couple of Nissans from 2006-2008 for this exact problem. When calling my local dealership they inform me that my VIN is not included in the recall. It seems to me that your gas gauge is improperly functioning, and your car is the same year and style, all the vehicles should be fixed. No exceptions!!!! this can be very dangerous and should be fixed. Any car that has this problem, no matter what the VIN, has received the same faulty pieces!.

My vehicle stalled on me while showing a quarter of a tank of gas when in fact it was empty. We had to have the gas pump sending unit changed out because it was not working correctly. A part that was recalled back in 2014 and replaced under the campaign# 647389. We bought this vehicle from a trade in at a car dealership and this was the first week we drove it, so I find it hard to believe that the replacement part just went out. So the recall replacement part was not any better than the original part seeing it didn't last even four years. I am just glad I was on a country road and not the interstate at the time. We contacted Nissan about the situation and they refused to cover the bill to fix it. They said they did the recall work. What good is a recall if the replacement part is no better? thank you.

Fuel sending unit is faulty, causing truck to stall on a major highway twice with no warning (while showing there was still gas, but tank empty). Driving with my 5 year old son and almost being crashed into because of this hazard. Nissan had a recall out on few VIN #'s in which mine was supposedly not included. Nissan says they are not obligated to do anything about this problem which seems to be common with this vehicle when I look it up. The repair costs around $600 to fix. My truck has failed inspection because of this issue, so now in order for me to drive and not be pulled over, I have to somehow gather $600 together to fix this. I'm a single parent who cannot afford to fix this, and as I see all over the internet, many people have had to replace this same part multiple times on the same vehicle. Doesn't sound proper to me when it's a safety hazard.

Tl the contact owns a 2006 Nissan Xterra. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle ran out of fuel even though the fuel tank had more than a half tank of fuel. The failure occurred without warning. When the fuel tank was filled up at the fuel station, the fuel gauge indicated empty and the fuel tank icon illuminated. The failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to dick smith Nissan of columbia (803-256-6600, located at 9940 two notch rd, columbia, SC 29223) where the technician recommended a diagnostic test. The contact stated that "the fuel level sending unit inside the fuel tank needed to be replaced". The diagnostic test was not performed and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000.

While driving, check engine soon light comes on, fuel gauge reads empty and empty fuel tank light comes on. Nissan said that warranty extension expired March 2012. Will not repair for free,.

Nhtsa campaign id number: 10v075000: Nissan is recalling certain model year 2006 and model year 2008 frontier, Xterra and pathfinder vehicles. The molded fuel tank shells can deform, 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. My vehicle was denied coverage because the VIN was not in the recall batch. An authorized Nissan dealer diagnosed and fixed the issue. Nissan America reviewed the issue and still denied coverage not because the failure was legitimate but rather because of the VIN technicality. Vehicles in my VIN lot need to be added to this safety recall.

Fuel sending unit ceased to function. Dealership said the vehicle was not on the recall list. Full tank registers after 50 or so miles and then drops to empty around 120 miles. We are forced to fill the tank full, reset the odometer and never go past 325 miles. Twice I have been travelling at freeway speeds when the car steering locks up and vehicle loses power. Both times I have been lucky to be able to limp off to the side of the road without incident. Both times occurred late at night and alone. One location I was forced to walk along the road until my phone registered a signal. I believe this occurred around 70,000 miles. To date, we have not fixed the problem and if we lived in an emissions controlled city, we probably would not be driving it right now as it has thrown a code and activated the check engine light. I'm curious to know who qualified to have this repaired. Based on what I have read, not many and certainly not those who too have experienced the problem. I loved my Xterra but due to the lack of care and issues ignored by Nissan, I steer people away from buying one.

The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Xterra. The contact stated that the fuel gauge indicated that the fuel tank was one quarter full when there was no fuel in the fuel tank. The contact also stated that after refueling to capacity, the fuel gauge indicated that the fuel tank was empty after sixteen miles of travel. The contact turned the engine on and off and the fuel gauge displayed an accurate fuel reading. The vehicle was diagnosed by the dealer, who recommended replacing the fuel sending unit. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline) although he believed he was experiencing the sane defect as listed in the recall campaign. The failure mileage was 53,000.

The fuel gauge displays the fuel level incorrectly due to the fuel gauge sending unit sensor being faulty. This problem causes the "check engine" light to come on. Since the fuel gauge reads incorrectly, it is very difficult to know how much fuel is in the tank. This should be a recall issue since this has happened on numerous years of Nissan vehicles. I spoke with a mechanic and was informed they would have to completely uninstall the fuel module to repair the issue and would cost $900. When I call the Nissan dealership (continental Nissan anchorage) they say they there isn't a recall for this issue.

The 2006 Nissan Xterra ran out of gasoline due to faulty fuel gauge. The gauge has been having problems for several months and finally has completely failed, making it impossible to see how much fuel is still in the fuel tank. This has caused me to run out of gas four times. I try my best to gauge the level of fuel by using calculations based on how much fuel is put into the tank at the gasoline pump, but that method has proven to be questionable at best.

Fuel gauge quits working because of faulty tank sending unit.

Anytime I put gas in my car , the fuel gauge indicator does not work properly. I can drive with a full tank of gas and the indicator says it on empty. And then it will gradually start going up, but it takes days for it to work properly. Also, if it working properly, I can stop a red light, and if the car stays standing in one place not moving the indicator also drops to e.

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Nissan Xterra. The contact was driving approximately 30 mph and noticed that the fuel gauge displayed an inaccurate reading. In addition, the check engine warning indicator illuminated continuously until the engine was turned off. The vehicle was taken to an independent auto mechanic where the contact was informed that the fuel sender float arm would need to be replaced. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number:10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank) however, was advised by the manufacturer that the VIN was not included in the recall campaign. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000. Kmj.

When the fuel gauge gets close to 1/4 tank it will drop down to empty and the check engine light comes on.

Tl - the contact owns a 2006 Nissan Xterra. The contact stated that the fuel gauge displayed that the vehicle had approximately one quarter tank after refueling the tank to capacity. The contact also stated that the check engine and low fuel warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that the vehicle was not included under NHTSA campaign id number: 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxiliary tank). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 40,000. Kmj.

Tl - the contact owns a 2006 Nissan Xterra. The contact stated that the fuel gauge would show a quarter of a tank of gas after the vehicle was refuel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the fuel sending unit was defective and need to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included on any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 91,000 and the current mileage was 94,556. Pm.