| Issue ID | 692787 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10242053 |
| Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | FRONTIER |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 08/09/08 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | "i currently own a 2005 nissan frontier and had less than a 1/4 of a tank of gas in my fuel tank and went to fill up. After filling up my gas tank, i turned on the car, at which point the needle did not register the full tank but showed that the tank was empty with the warning low gas light was on. I went directly to the dealer and was told that it was a fuel sending unit/sensor. This vehicle is less than 3 years old with about 50k miles. After returning home and doing research, i went online and i came across countless others who have experienced the same problem. Apparently it has something to do with the fuel sending unit. A similar problem was found on the xterra models, pathfinders and frontiers. It seems that something in the unit is faulty and will corrode over time. There is a general consensus that everyone who is having the problem is experiencing the same thing after having the vehicle for over 2 yrs and with around 39k-49k. If this problem existed in previous models, and it was recalled, the 2005-2007 xterras, frontiers, and pathfinders should get this fixed at no charge to the customer!! Why wait for accidents and possible deaths, especially since the problem lies in an integral part of the vehicle. Cost of repair is about $500." |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 51125 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | DELRAY BEACH, FL |
| VIN pattern | 1N6AD06U65CXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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