Problems with 2006 Nissan Frontier FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2006 nissan frontier. consumer writes seeking reimbursement for vehicles repairs. *ld *js

Fuel gauge recall. nissan has a recall on the fuel gauge for the 2006 frontier but it does not include my vin. my fuel gauge has exactly the issues in the recall. my vin is [xxx]. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. when starting the vehicle, the fuel gauge provided inaccurate readings. the failure recurred numerous times. the dealer diagnosed that the fuel sensor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown. updated 02/12/16*lj updated 02/17/16.*jb

My "service engine soon" light came on. a code read said it was my fuel sending unit. there was a recall for the issue but nissan customer support said my vin was not covered. they did not explain why but upon my follow up, they said they would investigate if they could help/assist with the repair costs. they required the code read from the dealer (which i did and they confirmed it was the fuel sending unit). they call me back a week later and told me that they would not pay, although the representative admitted it was the defect from the recall campaign, but this time, she said it was because the recall warranty had expired. since i was never part of the recall notice, there was no way for me to know when the campaign was in effect, plus - they did not include my vin number. this same problem has happened to many, many people and it seems nissan has scammed nhtsa and the recall system to minimize the amount of repairs they have had to make (e.g. they volunteer to perform the recall, then artificially limit the number of ...

We bought this nissan new in 2006 -great little truck. but recently the engine would stall and all the lights on the dash came on. took it to our mechanic he said it was a tran code took it to the nissan dealership and they said the coolant had gotten into the trans or vise versa (a lot to take in),so i needed a new transmission and radiator. i found this issue on your website for a recall but my vehicle was within the years of the recall but it has over 100,000 it has130 so the dealership said there was nothing they could do to help with the $5500 bill they just quoted me. is there any help out there for me on this issue??? please. *tr

I called nissan in regards to nhtsa campaign number: 10v075000. they claim that it does not apply to my vin [xxx]. my vehicle has roughly 52,000 miles on it and is experiencing this issue. they want me to take it to nissan for a diagnosis that will cost me ~$150. my check engine light is always on and refers to the fuel sending unit. the in cabin fuel gauge shows 1/4 tank nearly all the time. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

I was driving at posted speed when my vehicle ran out of gas. the fuel gauge showed that i had 1/2 tank, nearly causing a crash. i am a former memphis police officer with extensive defensive driving. my truck is not under the recall. but, it is in the date range. i have filed a complaint also about the transmission coolant problem also! [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Service engine soon light came on and fuel gauge went to empty. distance to empty was erratic, however slowly recovered. filled vehicle with gas even though it was only on 1/4 tank. service engine soon light continues to stay on and fuel gauge remains on empty. i have seen many posts online with people having the same issues. this is an issue nissan should remedy due to so many having this problem. *tr

Report receipt date: mar 03, 2010 nhtsa campaign number: 10v075000 component(s): fuel system, gasoline i was told by nissan of usa that our vehicle, even though it falls within the date of the campaign, does not meet the recall due to the vin and not the year of vehicle. our vehicle exhibits the symptoms and basis for the recall and i do not understand why it isn't covered by nissan. *tr

Fuel gauge is no longer accurate. nhtsa campaign id # 10v075000 was issued for 2006 nissan frontiers. i called nissan but they said my vin number was not included in the recall. apparently they think it's just a coincidence that i'm having the exact same problem with my 2006 nissan frontier. "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. fuel gauge reads just under a quarter tank at all times, no matter if the tank is empty or full. *tr

Nissan has a well known problem with faulty fuel sensor sending unit on frontier and xterra trucks. this causes the gas gauge to stop working and record inaccurate fuel level. the fuel gauge will show empty when tank is full. this is a safety concern as vehicle owner does not know how much fuel is in the tank and could run out of gas on an interstate/highway or moving through intersection, going onto highway exchanges etc. this puts driver and other vehicles on the road at risk. i called nissan and they will not stand behind this part even though it is defective. i even went as far to ask them if i paid for the part (~$100) would they cover the labor (the fuel tank needs to be dropped to change the defective sensor). they said no. *tr

the instrument panel fuel gauge to shows that the vehicle has approximately one quarter tank when the fuel tank is empty. found out that the fuel level sending unit inside the fuel tank dose not work sometime .when we fill the fuel tank the fuel gauge will drop to empty an shows that we don't have fuel. *tr

2006 nissan frontier. consumer writes in regards to several vehicle recall notices and other mechanical failures. *smd the consumer stated his vehicle showed signs of engine problems, the second year after he purchased it. when the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for the fuel system recall, he was informed the vehicle had an oil leak, and the engine was bad and needed to be replaced, after only having the vehicle for three years. the consumer stated the gas gauge has since stopped working again. the engine stalled on several occasions. the consumer stated he has since received a recall notice regarding the engine. the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, to have the recall performed. however, the dealer stated after the repairs were completed, there was still a major problem with the engine, but it was not a part of the recall.

About 1 yr ago fuel gauge stopped registering-was unaware of issues,never received notice of issues and past mileage for warranty. i have not been able to afford to fix it,so we are constantly worried about running out of gas. in august of this year,truck running rough,hesitating in low gear. had our mechanic flush transmission,but started again and got intensely worse the past 2 months. unable to afford to fix,we had to wait,but finally no choice but to take it in. radiator leaking into transmission,seals cracked,etc. going to cost 3100 to fix. called nissan,but they basically told me i was out of luck as truck past mileage for standard and extended warranties (that they charge you for,knowing there is faulty transmission). *tr

2006 nissan frontier le 4x4. fuel gauge is not reading accurately. this caused me to run out of gas on november 14th, 2012, when the gauge was well above the "low gas" threshold. it was a very scary experience for me as i was in traffic at the time when the engine stalled at around 40mph. i fear this could happen again and now i'm afraid to drive with my grandkids in my truck. i researched this problem and traced it to a common defect with the fuel level sending unit that is a safety recall which affects many nissan vehicles, including 2006 frontier models but somehow excluding my 2006 frontier: **************** nhtsa campaign id number: 10v075000 recall date: 2010-03-03 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. consequences: this could cause the vehicle to ...