Auxillary Tank Problems of Nissan Xterra - part 2

Summary: 2005 Nissan Xterra fuel gauge reading empty when full and slowly rising back to the correct display level then dropping to mid-level displaying incorrectly. Service engine light comes on and stays on sometimes turning off and on at odd times. This event happens everyday and I have now relied on the tripometer to tell my fuel level. Prior events leading to malfunction: I was driving on a 9 hour long trip during winter. I was about 4 hours into the trip and my fuel gauge oddly dropped to empty so I filled up but no change occurred. On the way up it started to work again so I figured it was a fluke and trusted the gauge. My car stalled about 8 hours in and I had to wait in the cold for 2 hours for aaa. Repairs made: no repairs were made but I have looked for quotes on the repair and I keep getting different answers to the problem. One said the fuel gauge sensor needs to be reset (200 dollar fee) and another said the fuel pumps need to be replaced (700 dollar fee). Similarities to common recall: the issue I have is so common to the NHTSA campaign id number: 10v075000 recall. This recall is on the 2006 and 2008 Nissan Xterra, frontier, and pathfinder. It involves: 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. I have no doubt that we 2005 Xterra owners are having the same issue, and online that is the consensus. Thank you very much for your time and work resolving this issue.

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The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Xterra. The contact was driving approximately 35 mph, when the engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel and the fuel gauge was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The failure was contributed to the fuel level sending unit. The technician stated the vehicle was excluded from the recall under NHTSA campaign id number 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxiliary tank). The vehicle had not been repaired at this time. The failure mileage was 60,000. The current mileage is 65,000. Updated 05/12/10.

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The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Xterra. The contact filled the fuel tank but the fuel gauge still indicated that the tank was empty. The contact noticed that the fuel gauge would function properly before she turned off the vehicle at the gas station. The failure seemed to transpire each time she would fill the fuel tank. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired at the time of the complaint. The current mileage was approximately 67,000. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Xterra. The contact stated when filling the vehicle with gasoline, the fuel indicator would display empty fuel levels. The dealer advised there were no recalls on the vehicle and any repairs would be at her expense. The contact believed NHTSA recall campaign id number 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxiliary tank) was directly related to the failure however, her VIN was not included in the recall. There were no repairs made to the vehicle. The failure mileage was 77,000 and the current mileage was 89,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Xterra. The contact stated that when the fuel tank was full, the fuel level indicator would read the tank as empty. The dealer advised replacing the fuel tank and the contact was able to locate a recall that described the exact same failure he was experiencing. The dealer advised that the contacts VIN was not included in the recall and any repairs would be at the contacts expense (NHTSA campaign id number 10v075000: fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxiliary tank). The manufacturer was contacted but would provide no assistance. The failure and current mileages were 81,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Xterra. The contact stated the vehicle stalled twice as a result of the fuel level gauge reading inaccurate gasoline fuel levels. The contact inquired with the manufacturer in regards to NHTSA campaign id number: 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank) but was told his VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 45,000 and the current mileage was 60,000.

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.

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The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Xterra. The contact noticed the fuel gauge read full when the fuel tank was empty. The dealer replaced the fuel sender and tank seal April 2009. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in recall (fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary). The contact called the manufacturer and filed a complaint. The failure mileage was 88,833. The current mileage was approximately 105,000. Updated 11/19/10. Updated 11/16/10.

The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Xterra. The contact stated after refilling the vehicle with gasoline fuel, the fuel level gauge indicated that the fuel tank was empty. The dealer advised that the fuel sensor would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and there were no prior warnings of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage is 63,400 updated 9/13/10 the consumer stated the fuel gauge in the instrument panel started malfunctioning and showing erroneous fuel levels. The gauge would then fluctuate between normal levels to showing empty or nearly empty inaccurately. The consumer referenced recall 10v075000. The exact problem that he was experiencing. However, his model year was not included in the recall. Updated 09/15/10.

2005 Nissan Xterra - I had the same problem with my fuel gauge- my Xterra is year 2005 recall is listed for 2006 model. I would like to have my 2005 Xterra included in the recall since I had the same problem. Thank you. Nhtsa campaign id number : 10v075000 component: fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank.

The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Xterra. The contact dispensed fuel into the fuel tank to the full capacity level. He observed the fuel gauge displayed an inaccurate reading. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the fuel sending unit was replaced. There was a recall under NHTSA campaign id number 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxiliary tank). However, the VIN was excluded from the recall defect. The failure mileage was approximately 38,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Xterra. The contact stated that the fuel level gauge would sporadically read inaccurate fuel levels. When the fuel tank was full, the fuel level gauge would read the tank as empty or half full. The contact stated he had run out of gasoline and stalled several times due to the failure. The dealer advised the failure coincided with NHTSA campaign number: 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank) but did not confirm if his vehicle was included in the recall. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 32,000 and the current mileage was 52,000.

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.

2006 Nissan Xterra. Consumer states fuel gauge failed to work the consumer stated the failure occurred because of a faulty fuel level sender. Also, the serpentine belt was replaced.