Gasoline Fuel System Problems of Nissan Xterra - part 1

Tl the contact owns a 2006 Nissan Xterra. The contact stated that while driving at 15 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer riverside Nissan (8330 indiana Ave, riverside, CA 92504) where it was diagnosed and determined that the fuel level sending unit failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact mentioned NHTSA campaign number: 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline) as a possible solution to the failure however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer confirmed that there was no recalls associated with the VIN. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

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The "check engine" light on my 07 Xterra went off when leaving my garage. Using my scangauge, I found out my engine was showing error code p0463. When we got home I jumped on the net and discovered that it meant my fuel level sensor was malfunctioning and that, while no real threat to my safety was posed other than possibly running out of gas by surprise, it seems this is a very common problem with Xterras. So common in fact, that previous generation Nissans were actually recalled for a similar issue. Unfortunately, no recall has been placed on the part for the 2nd gen yet, and so Nissan customers are being forced to have the dealer make the repair to the tune of about $600. Also it seem like a lot of other people are having the same issue with this faulty part according to the internet.

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When driving at various speeds I began to notice the engine bogging down when changing gears. Upon taking it to my mechanic I was told that there was a leak between the transmission and engine coolant systems. The fix would require a replacement of both systems totally approx. $6000! apparently this is a "known issue" with 2005-2010 Xterras. Upon contacting Nissan I was told that since my vehicle was over 100,000 miles that there was nothing that they could do for me. If this is a known issue, and a rather major one at that, I'm not sure why there hasn't been any recalls or some kind of fix.

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Filled up with gas. Drove approx. 5 miles and service engine light came on.

My wife refueled her vehicle and the "service engine soon" light came on. The gas gauge then went from full to zero and low fuel light came on. Soon after, the tmps sensor also went out. I thought it might be the gas cap being lose, but it wasn't. The gas gauge will fluctuate between empty and full. This is my wife's car and it is a hazard to be driven on the road, especially if she runs out of gas.

Ongoing problems with p0463 code and ses light. Fuel sensor does not function correctly, so I of not know how much gas is in my car. Apparently there was a recall on this for the 2006 and 2008, but not the 07? this is dangerous! I do not want to run out of gas while I'm driving!.

I have researched and found many other have had the same issue with the fuel sensor on 2007 Xterra. Last gen was recalled and they need to recall this year. I have ran out of gas twice already while driving down the highway. I am also having a loud wining noise coming from the engine due to a failed timing chain tensioner. Both these items need to be recalled before somebody gets killed.

We have recently began to notice the heat - this past winter did not want to blow warm/hot air unless we were stopped in trying to diagnose the problem, we found red/foaming transmission fluid in our radiator-what a surprise after draining and flushing the radiator system and the fact we did not need the heater any further thought we maybe just had a fluke thing happen. Now in driving our Xterra it has all of a sudden developed a transmission problem that endangers anyone who drives it. It starts our running smooth and then out of no where has no movement and then in an instant will lunge. We have been on the interstate and had this scenario happen in traffic - talk about scary when another vehicle all of sudden is in your back window and now on your bumper. . It has caused us to be fearful we were going to be the cause of a major accident more than once. We have a 6 year old that is with us all the time and I can tell you that we are afraid to put him in this vehicle and go anywhere. We are a two income family living from paycheck to paycheck and do not know where or how we are going to get the money for repairs. Nissan denies there is a problem but rest assured, if we are in a wreck because of this issue there will be a lawsuit.

I was filling up the vehicle with gas. Next thing I know the vehicle had the check engine light on. Call Nissan and the stated is a common problem. Since then I have been out of gas twice on the streets due to a unknowing my gas level. At Nissan they stated that is not a hazard which I believe it s when it happen in busy roads or at night.

My fuel sender float does not work. I have to keep track of the miles just to be sure I don't run out of gas on a train track or in the middle of nowhere. There was a recall done for this part for 2001-2008 Nissan Xterras. Mine in an '06, but when I try to get it fixed the dealership and the Nissan manufacturer tell me that the recall doesn't apply to my VIN. Its not fair that some vehicles with the proper VIN that have this problem are allowed to get fixed but not mine with the same problem.

Gas gauge has quit working. . . Common problem with these automobiles. . . Why no recall?.

My service engine soon light came on during normal driving. Ran the code through a scangauge computer and returned p0436 which is a fuel level circuit high imput. It is a very common issue that make the fuel gauge read incorrectly and could result in a loss of power in the lane of traffic which make for a dangerous situation.

The check engine light went on and per inspection by the Nissan dealer it was due to the fuel lever sender (code p0463). Estimated labor/material will cost me $500. 00.

After a check engine light came on the computer showed a code of p0463, fuel level sensor circuit high input. I have read on the internet this is a very common problem with this vehicle. The dealer charges $600 to fix this problem. This needs a recall.

We brought our Nissan 2006 Xterra in to the boardwalk auto center. Redwood city, CA - Nissan to have them check on what we thought was another transmission issue (Nissan replaced the transmission, at their expense over $8000, once and the fuel gauge twice plus a couple of other recall items). When we picked up the car they told us we needed a new timing chain for about $2000 (we have heard these are not normal items to be replaced and should last the lifetime of the car). We can't believe there is yet another major expensive problem part with this car! when does this car become a lemon and how many major items are going to need to be replaced? what is happening to Nissan? has the timing chain issue been investigated and how many other people are having this problem?.

Fuel sensor gives false information, vehicle runs out of gas on the freeway nearly causing fatal accident.

Error code p0463 fuel level sensor a circuit high input.

Service engine soon light has appeared. The code is p0463 which states fuel level sensor circuit high input. Aa1. Open or short circuit condition aa2. Poor electrical connection. Aa3. Faulty fuel level sensor. The more I read about this, the more I find many Xterras having this problem. Funny thing is. . . . . . . . . . Paid it of two weeks ago. : (.

Fuel level sensor malfunction.

Fuel sending unit has failed. Service engine light has turned on; fuel gauge shows empty; received extended warranty for fuel unit for 72k miles or 6 years. I am at 70k miles but I bought it in 2005 so its past the 6 years. This is such a common failure and should be replaced by the manufacturer via a recall.

While driving, the engine cuts off without warning causing all systems to shut down, including brake assist and power steering causing a near collision twice, once while navigating a curve at low speed with a ditch on the right side and once while navigating a curve at higher speed and nearly coasting into oncoming traffic. The issue is due to a known defect in the radiator causing coolant to spill into the transmission. This is a major safety concern that appears in vehicles without warning in any circumstance at any speed. Please initiate a recall ASAP for our safety!.

Fuel gauge reads empty when not. Also digital mileage is incorrect. Check engine light is on due to this problem. Fuel sensor??.

I have a 200d Xterra that I bought new at the end of 2005. Recently the gas gauge stopped working. I would fillit up than he gas light comes on along with service egine soon. Next day gas gauge reads 3/4 full than never moves. Nissan wants to charge $450 just so happenes my extended warranty ran out 10-15-11 and I have over 72,000 miles on it.

Fuel level sending unit fails with a p0463 stored in self-diagnosis. This is the same as the open recall for 06-08 in TSB ntb07-069b. However mine is an 05 and if you look on the web,,,,,,,this is a common problem with Xterra s from 05-09 not just 06-08. Nissan is not being helpfull, and running out of fuel in the middle of the road is not good, nor is the $500+ dollars they want to fix this!!.

Fuel gauge, fuel sending unit is not working properly.

Service engine soon light came on while driving on residential streets. Had code checked. Code listed as p0462. Cleared code then restarted car. Upon starting car none of the gauges worked only the tachometer and speedometer worked. Fuel, temperature, oil, odometer, trip odometer and all warning lights to include turn signal indicators did not work. Upon driving gauges would regain power, but the fuel gauge did not function properly. Took vehicle to dealer. Seems that my VIN was not included in the recall # 10v075000, even though the exact recall repair was done to my car to fix this issue. While the fuel gauge now works, none of my other gauges work. I was told the combo meter that controls my cluster of gauges would need to be replaced. There were no issues with my vehicle until the service engine soon light came on. My vehicle should have been included in the recall stated above, and I find it highly suspect that all of my gauges go out at the exact same time, but according to Nissan these are two separate unrelated issues. I have had to pay $488 to repair what should have been covered under the recall, and now need to pay an additional $590 to repair my gauges. My vehicle should have been included in the recall for other 08 Nissan Xterras.

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After my "service engine soon" light was activated, I proceeded to take my Nissan Xterra to the Nissan dealership in hawthorne, CA, to have it checked out. Nissan charged me $129 for a diagnostic test, which found an error code of p0463. That error coded indicated that the fuel level sensor was malfunctioning. I declined to pay $570 to have it repaired. In doing some research on the internet, I found that several Nissan vehicles, especially its trucks and suvs, have suffered from this product defect. I would greatly appreciate it if Nissan rectified the situation by recalling vehicles or covering my charge for repairs.

The fuel level sensor error code is on due to a part failure and this is a known fault that occurs frequently and has safety concerns due to possibility of running our of fuel.

Service engine light came on then fuel gauge no longer works. Seems to be a recurring problem in Nissans.

Started hearing a rumble strip sound while on smooth pavement. Vehicle started shifting harder, with slight vibrations. Before I could take it in, I was involved with a hit in run in a parking lot. Nissan said the upper and lower radiator hoses were soaked in transmission fluid. Manager said it had been leaking for some time. He said I needed a new radiator, and transmission cost of 6500. Nissan updated their radiators because they new it was a defective part, but refuse to take care of damage they have caused. . Read more...

The fuel level sensor is not working correctly causing an unsafe fuel indication reading.

Had a p0463 code come up for fuel level sensor a circuit high input. I understand that this is very common on second generation Nissans.

I have a 2005 Xterra with 38k miles, "service engine soon" light came on, took it to the dealership, hooked it up to the computer, diagnosis is a bad fuel sending unit $600. 00 to replace. I'm just over the extended warranty but dealership cannot help. The sending unit and gasket are $200. 00. $400. 00 for labor seems a bit steep. At what point in time will Nissan recall this issue?.

Engine light service soon is on the car is starting to stall. Out of warranty but while researching this is a know issue for Nissan Xterras.

Radiator corrosion leaking fluid into transmission. Replacing radiator and transmission. Replaced vaporizer selonoid and the ipdm unit (voluntary recall) which caused stalling while driving. Fuel sensor replaced. Mandatory recall on the ecm unit. No notification on voluntary or mandatory recalls.