Seven problems related to auxillary tank have been reported for the 2007 Nissan Xterra. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2007 Nissan Xterra based on all problems reported for the 2007 Xterra.
The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Xterra. The contact stated that the fuel gauge malfunctioned and was providing inaccurate fuel level readings. The failure caused the contact to run out of fuel while driving on the highway. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer for a diagnostic test. The test results showed that the float that read the fuel was fractured and needed to be replaced. The contact did not have the float replaced in the fuel tank. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign I. D. Number 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank) but due to the year of the vehicle, it was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 180,000.
The instrument panel fuel gauge shows that the vehicle has approximately one quarter tank when the fuel tank is empty. Dealership to replace deformed molded fuel tank and the fuel sending unit. 2007 model is not covered by existing recall (NHTSA campaign id number: 10v075000 - 06 & 08 only).
The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Xterra. The vehicle shut off because it was out of fuel while driving approximately 65 mph. The fuel gauge did not register the amount of fuel that was in the vehicle properly. The contact stated that the fuel sensor was faulty. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who stated that NHTSA recall campaign id 10v075000, fuel system, gasoline, storage auxiliary tank was related to the failure; however, her VIN was not included. The vehicle will be repaired at the contacts expense. The failure and current mileages were approximately 67,000.
My 2007 Nissan Xterra has a fuel gauge that does not go to full after the tank is filled. The gauge drops to empty and the fuel indicator light goes on indicating low fuel. In addition, the service engine soon message indicator light goes on. This could cause the vehicle to run out of gas and stall in traffic, increasing the risk of crash. There currently is a recall on the 2006 and 2008 models (NHTSA #10v075000) related to a faulty fuel sender float arm causing the instrument panel to mislead. This is very common as there are many complaints of the same issue.
The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Xterra. The contact was driving approximately 55 mph and the fuel gauge indicator illuminated. The fuel gauge displayed an inaccurate reading of half full, and the fuel tank was consumed to the full capacity. Additionally, the fuel gauge reading fluctuated from full to empty. The manufacturer was notified and stated that there were no related recalls. The failure and current mileages were 66,445. Updated 07/08/10 the consumer stated the problem with his vehicle has not been resolved. Updated 07/09/10.
The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Xterra. There was a recall under NHTSA campaign id number 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage, auxiliary tank) the contact experienced the identical failures as mentioned in the recall. The contact called the manufacturer regarding the fuel system and the manufacturer stated that they could not repair the vehicle under the recall due to the VIN. The manufacturer did recognized a problem with the vehicle's fuel system but will not repair the vehicle. The contact was concerned that the recall was not related to his year, make, and model vehicle. The failure mileage was 107,000.
My 2007 Nissan Xterra has a fuel gauge that does not go to full after the tank is filled. The gauge drops to empty and the fuel indicator light goes on indicating low fuel. In addition, the service engine soon message indicator light goes on. This could cause the vehicle to run out of gas and stall in traffic, increasing the risk of crash. There currently is a recall on the 2006 and 2008 models (NHTSA #10v075000) related to a faulty fuel sender float arm causing the instrument panel to mislead. This is very common as there are many complaints of the same issue.